Bøker av Beth Burns

I used to struggle with getting good quilts, but when I discovered this secret...Have you been doing FMQ for some time but are still afraid of messing up your quilts?Are you looking to gain real confidence over your quilting skills?Are you closed out at the registration for the FMQ class at your local quilt store, and want a way to get ahead of your quilting friends?I, Beth Burns, will reveal to you my 4-step FMQ system for improving your skills, without the fear of messing up your quilts.With this book you will have the confidence to make better designs that you can be proud of.Inside this book you''ll discover:The 4-step FMQ system that takes the fear away and replaces it with a method that will continue to improve your skills long after you''ve read it!The #1 key factor that makes the difference between a homemade quilt and a handmade quality quiltHow to troubleshoot ugly stitches, without ruining the quiltHow to get rid of pesky body pain while motion quilting (we''ve all felt it at some point right?)How to come up with quilts to fill space, even if you''re out of ideasHow to troubleshoot your machine while quilting, even if you lost the manualAll-over designs vs. Background filler designs vs. Border designs. - How to convert them into each otherHow to improvise if you don''t have equipment to do certain techniquesClears the mystery out of free-motion quilting!Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:Q: I barely have enough basic knowledge of FMQ. Can I use this book to get better?A: Yes. The projects and techniques given inside the book are meant to smoothen out the transition between beginner and intermediate FMQ artist.There are step-by-step instructions with illustrations, that show clearly the intricacies of the quilt.Even if you have only mastered ''stitch in the ditch'' till now, by reading this book and going through the 4-step system, you will be able to get better, and gain confidence to create stunning quilts!Q: Are the designs inside your book fit for both domestic and long-arm machines?A: Yes. The quilt designs are meant to be suitable for both a domestic sewing machine and a long-arm machine. No matter what equipment you have, or whether you''re at a workshop or at home, you can make the projects inside this book!Q: Are the pictures inside b/w or color?A: The pictures inside are b/w illustrations, meant to show clearly the intricacies of the quilt.Every day you delay is another day you miss out on getting the confidence to make your FMQ designs pop.Pick up a bundle and turn on your machine.Take action now and add this book to your cart!

How to start FMQ and break through the ''stitch-in-the-ditch'' barrier, using only your home sewing machine Are you tired of hand quilting the same patterns over and over again? Does "drop the feed dogs" paralyze your brain and cramp your fingers?  Do you always feel a lack of control when doing machine quilting? Are you sick of wasting fabric, thread, and time on traditional quilting? If your answer is yes, then book is for you. I, Beth Burns, will teach you the secrets of getting started with FMQ pain-free. Once you ''get it'', you won''t go back to other types of quilting. It''s like riding a bicycle, once you learn it, you can do it for the rest of your life. Inside this you will discover: How to make your first FMQ design in 6 stepsA 5-minute ''hack'' to come up with your own quilt design and save yourself from ''quilter''s block''How to make quilt designs on your home sewing machineThe top 5 tips you should know before starting your next quilting projectThe secret to getting the borders and sashes of your quilts to your likingHow to fill in background space with free-motion quilting, even if you''re out of ideasA free-motion quilting Christmas special designHere are the answers to some questions you might have about this book: Q: I just have a regular sewing machine at home, not one of those fancy long-arm machines. Can I use this book to learn FMQ? A: Yes, this book is designed for someone with a regular home sewing machine. All patterns are beginner-friendly and can be made at home using your existing sewing machine. Q: My ability to decide how to fill quilting space is limited. How do I overcome this? A: I too faced the same problem when I first started, there is a key to solving this problem of ''quilter''s block'', and I reveal it inside this book. Q: I have always felt that machine quilting is too hard for me. Is your book beginner-friendly? A: As I said before, FMQ is like riding a bicycle or driving a car for the first time. This book ensures that you learn the basics and never fall off of your FMQ bike! I encourage and power up the reader to break through the stitch-in-the-ditch barrier. A beginner can go from the very first step of popping up the bobbin thread to creating fabulous whole-cloth quilts, using what I reveal inside this book. Every day that you delay is another day you are stuck in the pre-free-motion world, left only with a small amount of possibilities of what you can do with your quilts. Take action now and let your imagination free. Scroll up and add this book to your cart!