Big blog hop! Piecing, quilting, and precuts (and a pincushion) + giveaway!

614 Comments

• I love this pattern and the way you quilted it!!! I practice machine quilting once in awhile… prefer to hand quilt😉

  —Michele T on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while for me. I need a good excuse to practice and these bookk would provide it.

  —Karen Watkins on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting several times a week. I have a long arm but I continue to use my regular machine for small projects. Love your projects made from the one pattern.

  —Peggy Cooper on August 21, 2017

• I practice………rarely, but I am trying to do more of my own quilting and am getting better at it!! I should be doing more practice, practice, practice!!

  —Debbie Robbins on August 21, 2017

• Um . . . nope. Not yet.
  That would be me. I’ve purchased quilting books and classes but haven’t found the time to practice my free motion quilting. I would have less quilt tops lying around if I could finish them.

  —Monica R. on August 21, 2017

• I have not been very faithful in practicing machine quilting. Mostly, when I start quilting, I will do a little bit of practice to freshen and get into the rhythm. I’ve got lots ore to learn.

  —Jocelyn on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while… I need to practice more! Thanks for the giveaway!

  —Ashley on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice my machine quilting as much as I would like, maybe 1-2 time per month, but any practice is good!

  —Lynn on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice every week. I don’t always reach that goal, but I try.

  —Pauline Sawatsky on August 21, 2017

• I’ve started to doodle designs on a daily basis but only really practice FMQ right before I need to do it on a quilt top.

  —Liz F. on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice at least once a week. Thanks so much for sharing.

  —Bonnie Larson on August 21, 2017

• I try to do it as often as possible, but more like once a month.

  —Susan C Melvin on August 21, 2017

• Right now I only practice free motion quilting once every two weeks, but now that I moved, I am ready to go nearly every day! yipee!

  —Julie on August 21, 2017

• Great fabrics for a great pattern. I FMQ once in awhile. When I know I have a quilt that will need FMQ
  then I practice frequently for several days before I start on the quilt. Love Christa’s quilt designs.

  —Pamela W on August 21, 2017

• I practice only when I have a completed top that needs the job done. I recently started using my walking foot for random designs and am pleased with the results. Haven’t done a big quilt yet – just baby quilts. But I’m pleased with how they look..

  —Pat G. on August 21, 2017

• Every once n awhile. But your e-mail made it sound so easy!

  —Debby on August 21, 2017

• I need a book like this because I have never tried machine quilting…. and I would like to learn.

  —Karen on August 21, 2017

• I practice doodling a lot and on old sheets and bedlinnens i practice FMQ. I love the quilting part of a quilt!!

  —Helene on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least once a week. I sew daily and sometimes machine quilt every daybed other projects (like bags or hand quilting) intervene!

  —Deborah Lamb-Mechanick on August 21, 2017

• I am at every once in a while. I need to do better.

  —Janie M on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while, usually just before I start quilting to check tension and try out what I want to do. I definitely need more consistent practice!

  —Cathy Wilson on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting several times a week. Believe me, I need all the practice I can get!

  —Allison Evrard on August 21, 2017

• I dream of practicing every day but then I just go into my studio and start working on a quilt instead. Then when it is time to quilt it I need to spend hours practicing before I dare start quilting my quilt. Pretty poor planning I’d say, I am hoping that this autumn I will try to practice at 3 times a week even it is only 15 or 20 mins at a time. I think I need to look at some books for some encouragement with this plan.
  Bev

  —Bev Longford on August 21, 2017

• I practice about once a week. I really like using various ways to quilt, I’m not too fond of stippling.

  —Hedy Hahn on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while. Usually just before quilting the project.

  —Cynthia G on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. I need to PRACTICE DAILY! In the meanwhile, it’s straight line with the walking foot! LOL

  —LoAnn on August 21, 2017

• I practice only once in awhile because I get very frustrated with trying to do it on my tiny sewing machine.

  —jo on August 21, 2017

• Well, I practice my quilting every once in a while, but I have high hopes I might practice more when I get to my new home and have more time. Moving cuts into my quilting time.

  —Margaret Andrews on August 21, 2017

• I honestly do not practise my machine quilting skills that often – I am not confident enough to do it on one of my quilts. However, with that being said, after reading a few blogs today, I am going to try to do it every day for at least 30 minutes and get my confidence up. I would certainly love to quilt my own quilts instead of sending them to a longarmer. Thank you for motivating me to get back at it. Also, thank you for the chance to put my name in for this awesome giveaway.

  —Betty Meyskens on August 21, 2017

• Christas books are so informative and fun. I love that it is not just quilt as desired. Sometimes that’s the hardest part of finishing a quilt.

  —Adele Swanson on August 21, 2017

• Just started machine quilting this year. I’ve practiced about once a month.

  —Betsy Lang on August 21, 2017

• Not enough!

  —Angelia Ulrich on August 21, 2017

• i practice my machine quilting on my projects, usually about 2 per month. I like to try me designs and stretch my skills.

  —Jan Wisor on August 21, 2017

• Wow i sure do like the blocks, its easier for me to do one at a time, I’m jut starting free motion quilting love the Blogs that show you the way.

  —Susanne on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting 2 to 3 times per week. Since I retired I decided to start each day in my sewing room working quilting projects big and small. It is very true what they about practice. It really does help improve skill. Thanks for this great chance to win.

  —Joan Heard on August 21, 2017

• I usually machine quilt every week. Sometimes once a week, sometimes several days a week.

  —Joanne P. on August 21, 2017

• Awesome job, Karen! I love what you did with your block and matching pincushion!!

  —christa Watson on August 21, 2017

• Oooops! Well I used to practice quite a bit but lately I’ve been infatuated with my embroidery machine… Off to practice now😃

  —Mary G on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while… I’m afraid!! Thanks for this giveaway

  —Teresa@aureaskitchen on August 21, 2017

• I certainly do not practice my quilting on any regular basis. I quilt when the quilt is ready for quilting….and I own a long arm, making me even more shameful.
  Christa is certainly an inspiration for all!

  —Judy Veltidi on August 21, 2017

• Not yet

  —AS on August 21, 2017

• HI, my name is Laura and I am a "topper." That means I have a stack of quilt tops that need to be quilted. I love Christa’s approach to quilting and think this might be the encouragement I need to get those tops made into quilts.

  —Laura on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately, I haven’t spent a lot of time just practicing different FMQ motifs. I tend to just try it on a scrap, then jump into doing the quilt! One of my goals is to spend time just practicing and perfecting new FMQ skills. I would love to win this set of books!

  —Darlene B on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately, I start to practice but life gets in the way and I never seem to progress!

  —Pat on August 21, 2017

• every once in a long long long long while…

  —Regina Arlauckas on August 21, 2017

• Am getting ready to retire! Can’t wait to try my hand at machine quilting! These books are great…..sign me up!!

  —Sheri Bennett on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while but want to do more.

  —Lin on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while for me. I have FMQ’d several quilts, but confidence is currently with my walking foot and straight lines. Slowly increasing my comfort zone thanks to a few books, some online references and some classes at my favourite local quilt shop.

  —Denise R on August 21, 2017

• I practice once in a while. I actually do better work than I think I do, but I lack confidence!

  —Sue on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in awhile. I am really intrigued by free motion quilting and am hoping that I can improve my skills.

  —nancy lewis on August 21, 2017

• I wish it was every day, but, its only once in a while.

  —Kathy O on August 21, 2017

• I do not practice my skills as often as I’d like. I need more practice to raise my confidence in machine quilting!

  —Jo on August 21, 2017

• Not nearly as often as I could–or should!

  —Elaine Atwood on August 21, 2017

• Well not as often as I would like but I do jump right in and try with every quilt top I finish. So I do a small sample before I start on the quilt to get a feel for what I’m looking for. I love using my walking foot for less traditional quilting.

  —Karen Sampson on August 21, 2017

• I practice only once in awhile as I am new to the game. However, I have completed on quilt on the machine from start to finish.

  —Jackie Stevens on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately, I don’t practice nearly enough, which leaves me with a lot of tops waiting to be finished.

  —Sharon on August 21, 2017

• I’ve only done in the ditch on smaller quilts. The one time I threw caution to the wind and tried free motion, it was a disaster. It doesn’t help that I’m a perfectionist that wants it error free the first time.

  —Cindy on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every few weeks. Soon to get a lot more often because I have several quilt tops made up that I need to quilt and finish off in order to list them for sale.

  —Moira on August 21, 2017

• Sometimes I practice,especially when I have small projects on the go.

  —Marthese on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. I only have a quilt top ready every once in a while, usually, so I wait to practice just before I quilt.

  —Jean on August 21, 2017

• Haven’t tried yet. Would like to. Too afraid.

  —Caren on August 21, 2017

• As long as we’re not talking about free-motion quilting, I tend to practice once in a while. Mostly I will stitch in the ditch or take my quilts to a professional.

  —Beth DuBord on August 21, 2017

• i have tried free motion but usually stick with walking foot quilting. i mostly do straight line quilting but i do random curvy lines when i am quilting sky or water.

  —carolyn montgomery on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least once a week. Working tends to get in the way of fun things!
  I love Christa’s approach in teaching!
  Thanks for the giveaway!

  —Karla Brown on August 21, 2017

• I must admit that I am a coward, so no, not yet!

  —Helen on August 21, 2017

• Not often enough! There are just too many neat quilting patterns out there and so little time! I love the way this quilt top is done. I would love to win, never too many books or ideas for me.

  —Cynthia Fedak on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice machine quilting several times a week. Making smaller versions of Christa’s quilts for practice and
  FUN is an idea I’ve gotten from the blog roll. Each blogger has added a bit of technique or enthusiasm to my budding skill.

  —Mary Hawthorne on August 21, 2017

• I would like to be better at FMQ, but tend to finish my charity quilts with grids & embroidery machine designs. Can’t seem to find the time to practice.

  —kathy on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice-I just do straight-line and stitch in the ditch. I leave the fancy stuff to my machine quilter.

  —Carol Bejtlich on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice quilting on my domestic machine at least once a week.

  —Lynne Bannerman on August 21, 2017

• Practice? I have quilted a few with a walking foot but never seem to have time to practice free motion. Took a class and was determined to practice but never did. Good intentions but BAD follow thru.

  —Deb Mac on August 21, 2017

• At least once a week!

  —Linda on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. I need to practice more frequently.

  —Stephanie L. on August 21, 2017

• My intentions are good, but…just every once in a while.

  —Margaret on August 21, 2017

• Once a week

  —Angela Wagstaff on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. Trying to do more though!

  —Joy Dickson on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Shifra Goldenson on August 21, 2017

• I’m in the "not so often" category, but I have a desire to change that!

  —Shelly Elaine on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least once a week in a sketchbook I bought just for that purpose. I need to practice more, though. Would love to win these books!

  —Martha on August 21, 2017

• I practice quilting every so often, when I have a small quilt. Otherwise I Quilt by check!

  —Marilynn on August 21, 2017

• I free motion quilt a little on most every quilt, while doing straight line (walking foot) quilting to anchor seams.

  —Barbara on August 21, 2017

• Every great once in a while. I would love to get better at it, and more adventurous, but haven’t had great success,so mostly stick to sewing seams in the ditch.

  —Deb on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice as much as I should but I am taking a class with Christa at the MQX Festival in Springfield, Illinois in September.

  —Betty Jansen on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting as I finish quilts. I would say I use machine quilting every once in a while. I am comfortable with the walking foot. Free Motion quilting is a bit scary for me and I need to do small projects to become more confident.

  —Connie Schnier on August 21, 2017

• I plan on retiring next year, and then watch out free motion quilting. I also am a topper, so will have lots to start working on, once I get some more practice on smaller things, like place mats, table runners, etc.

  —Janette Anderson on August 21, 2017

• I quilt at each week. I really like Christa.

  —Denise Clason on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every once in a while…just finding the time seems so hard. Maybe this book will help me find the time.

  —Carol Gearey on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice as much as I should. I just go ahead and do it (simply) when I must.

  —Kathie L on August 21, 2017

• Not yet.

  —Sharon on August 21, 2017

• One free motion class a few years ago…very little practice since…lots of straight line quilting. Love the suggestions for easy designs that go beyond what I have done so far!

  —Cheryl on August 21, 2017

• I practice quilting a few times a week and it does get easier and looks a lot better. I just love quilting!

  —Cari-Ann K on August 21, 2017

• I usually practice a couple times a week unless I am starting to quilt a finished product, then a lot more practice before I can begin the design.

  —carol pleskoff on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile. I’m in need of help!

  —Linda B on August 21, 2017

• Not nearly enough but I am taking a Christa class in September.

  —Betty on August 21, 2017

• Wow,

  This is really a very instructive book!!! I am practicing not so much FMQ: should do it a lot more. So probably when I would win the book I can start! Followed lots of courses but practicing is something different!!

  —Trijntje IJntema on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. Not my favorite thing and I know it takes a lot of practice. But I try!

  —Diana O on August 21, 2017

• I will tackle quilting a simple wall hanging or table runner, once in a while. Most of my quilts are queen size and paper pieced. It is such a daunting process for me to try and quilt.

  —Gail on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice anywhere near enough!

  —Kathy on August 21, 2017

• I have not attempted to machine quilt yet. I have more finished tops then I care to admit so going to have to soon. This makes it look so simple I am encouraged to give it a go.

  —Marsha Houk on August 21, 2017

• Need to work up my courage. Haven’t tried free motion quilting yet. 😊.

  —Dona Wagner on August 21, 2017

• • Um . . . nope. Not yet 🙂

  —Rose on August 21, 2017

• I average once a week, though sometimes it’s more and sometimes less.

  —Carol W on August 21, 2017

• Um….nope. Not yet. Guess it’s time to get started!! 😏

  —Nancy on August 21, 2017

• Um…nope. Not yet. I have taken a class, bought the BSR and have great hopes. I am going to start practicing this year. I liked the advice of using the panels to practice. I bought some this weekend. 🙂

  —Kay Menefee on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice once a week. I find it very scary, I have all the big ideas of trying some great patterns but they never turn out like the picture! ha

  —Dawn S on August 21, 2017

• I only practice every once in a while. I used to practice more often and I do still stitch a litle "warm-up session" before starting to quilt a new project—bit I don’t practice for hours like I used to.

  —Gloria Cotten on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile I practice machine quilting

  —Barbara Jakubowski on August 21, 2017

• To me, machine quilting is a daunting task. Stitch in the ditch is less scarier but I do try to practice machine quilting every month (or so).

  —Carol L. on August 21, 2017

• NOT enough! I’ve done walking foot quilting, but the bobbin doesn’t engage when I drop the feed dogs on my vintage Viking, so I either have to buy a new machine (some good sales on solid work horses right now!) or get one of my vintage singers oiled and use them for free motion! I do long for a long arm, because quilting by plastic makes my gifts very expensive! I just paid for three, which included two twin and a king, have one ready to be quilted and one in progress, whew!

  —Sharon Schipper on August 21, 2017

• Not quite once a week but working on it! Christa is such an inspiration and great teacher and example! Thank you for show casing her!

  —Tracy H on August 21, 2017

• Well…Just every once in awhile. I always tell myself I’ll practice more but… The few times I have I always enjoy free motion quilting and am happy with what I’ve created. Thanks for the giveaway!

  —Lynette on August 21, 2017

• I am new to quilting and have not been brave enough to try machine quilting yet. But with the help of these books I think I could do it!

  —Claudia on August 21, 2017

• Every project is "unofficially" a practice, LOL!!

  —Vivian on August 21, 2017

• I only practice once in awhile. That being said I am trying it a lot more now.

  —Debbie on August 21, 2017

• I am very hit or miss when it comes to free motion quilting on my domestic machine. Some pieces just are too big for me to be comfortable relying on my free motion skills. However, I do like to use Jackie Ghering’s books to quilt with the walking foot and I just tried quilting a pantograph on the Bernina longarm. I pretty much have a solution for all my quilting needs now but I will always need to fit FMQ practice into my quilting time.

  —Dawn on August 21, 2017

• I would practice my machine quiltinging every day. However, I have a dog that I have been fostering that doesn’t think I should do any machine quilting at all. After all, it takes time away from him. He likes to put his front paws on my arms when I am trying to sew and is in the habit of walking away with the batting. It is soft you know.

  —Kyle on August 21, 2017

• I have several "how to books" and I made up some practice pieces in muslin and I actually worked on one. I’m finishing up some UFOs–the next step is to practice and quilt something!

  —Joy Kidwell on August 21, 2017

• I would practice my machine quiltinging every day. However, I have a dog that I have been fostering that doesn’t think I should do any machine quilting at all. After all, it takes time away from him. He likes to put his front paws on my arms when I am trying to sew and is in the habit of walking away with the batting. It is soft you know. He will be going to his forever home in a couple weeks at which time I look forward to finishing the numerous flimsies I have waiting for my attention.

  —Kyle on August 21, 2017

• Have only done straightline quilting, but I tend to make larger quilts that take more upper body strength to wrestle around now that I am an "advanced age". But I LOVE working with precuts!

  —Sharon K on August 21, 2017

• I’m trying to get better by doodling on paper each day – I usually have some time when I’m on the phone at work. But, my actual FMQ is still pretty primitive, so I often just straight line quilt with the walking foot.

  —Libby on August 21, 2017

• I’m in the Not yet category, but I really want to try some of these walking foot designs!

  —Shari K. on August 21, 2017

• I haven’t practiced my free motion in a long time but am dying to get back into it.
  Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  —Sandy N on August 21, 2017

• Um..nope not yet.
  But these books should certainly be the inspiration to get going!
  Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  —Jetta on August 21, 2017

• I practice on projects large and small for myself. I am going to try and do my own free motion on a baby quilt I just finished for my new not born granddaughter. wish me luck!!!

  —Sue on August 21, 2017

• FMQ is on my bucket list of things to do with my new machine! Perhaps this set of books is just the push that I need!!

  —Debbie on August 21, 2017

• I try to quilt every day but I work part-time. After years of working on a kitchen table I now have a dedicated quilt room. It’s just amazing how relaxing quilting can be!

  —Lynn Thornton on August 21, 2017

• I do a lot of lap tops, and wall hangings…but, it seems I never have the confidence to FMQ anything but a meandering stitch. I would love to win the set of books to help build my skills and confidence!

  —Elizabeth Tucker on August 21, 2017

• I am a "practice every once in awhile" machine quilter.

  —Charlotte on August 21, 2017

• Um . . . nope. Not yet. But I’m ready – just scared I won’t be able to do it and ruin the quilt top in the process.

  —Kath Shively on August 21, 2017

• I quilt every single day. Love your patterns, modern quilt especially, I make around 5 quilts per week for Project Linus and enjoy new pattern, fun and easy for kids. Would love to win those books they seem to be fun!

  —Sylvie on August 21, 2017

• practice quilting..I’m in the um nope not yet, sigh;but winning this would really help me!..Thanks for the chance!

  —carol Denning on August 21, 2017

• I bought a new machine so that I could start machine quilting, but I’m afraid I’m still in "practice" mode and haven’t felt confident enough to try it on an actual quilt so I guess I’m in the "once in a while" category!

  —Carolyn on August 21, 2017

• Ummm…. don’t practice on my machine ever. It still scares me to even try!

  —Rosemary on August 21, 2017

• I don’t get to my sewing machine every day, so my practice time is limited to every now & then. Sadly, that means I don’t have the confidence to do the free motion quilting yet. Maybe this winter I can catch up on piecing, practicing, and quilting! 🙂

  —Jocelyn Kerr on August 21, 2017

• Certainly not enough! Lately, it’s been every once in awhile and it shows. When I consistently practice weekly, my quilting is so much better. Just goes to show it takes practice, practice, practice!

  —Terri on August 21, 2017

• I machine quilt every once in awhile and love Christa’s ideas.

  —Rosalind Gutierrez on August 21, 2017

• No-not yet for me! I always hand quilted and then "Arther" got so bad I had to give that up. I took longarm classes and now rent to quilt because I only do bed size quilts.

  —Debbie Miller on August 21, 2017

• When I first got my midarm, I set a goal to try for 15-30 minutes a day at just free motion meandering. I had a stack of sandwiched squares to play with. Some had lines in them is some form or another and some didn’t. Most of these turn into "Hotpads" or trivets sort of things to set a hot pan or dish on. I have had my midarm for just a couple of months now and some days I don’t get to it, but many days I do. So, now the goal is to get to it at least a couple of times a week. But There are always a stack of sandwiches pieces sitting there to be practiced on.

  —Lora Garrison on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. I bought Christa’s craftsy class and worked a little bit on practice sandwiches, and anytime I have a mini quilt I practice, but otherwise I send mine out to my favorite long armer! 🙂 I’d like to be able to quilt lap size quilts, though.

  —Becca on August 21, 2017

• I practice once in a while and definitely before I start on a quilt.

  —Cathy on August 21, 2017

• I am between "Every once in a while" to "Um . . . nope. Not yet." Every once in a GREAT while I think I need to do this, so I try and then say "not ready yet"

  —Vicky on August 21, 2017

• I have tried and it’s not going to happen with the feed dogs down. Up and I’m a go.

  —Patricia Hersl on August 21, 2017

• I always practice before I start a new quilt on some practice squares. I am just now getting back into quilting after a long break. Wish I had the time to practice on a regular basis. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  —Kim on August 21, 2017

• I quilt most days. I’m a professional long-arm quilter with a Gammill and Statler. I love it. The fun is turning a nicely pieced top into a usefull and much loved quilt.

  —Frances Claassens on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while….I’m gaining confidence with each try. I know I could learn a lot from these awesome books. Thanks!

  —ROBBIN on August 21, 2017

• This IS an epic giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to win such an awesome resource! Practice for me usually means testing threads and stitches just before I actually quilt my project. This email has made me think I ought to do some blocks as pillows for my guest bed as practice!

  —Jean on August 21, 2017

• I would love to practice my machine quilting everyday, but life often has a habit of getting in my way. I do it as often as I can. Thanks for the great blog and giveaway.

  —Nancy N on August 21, 2017

• Well, I’m embarrassed to say it’s every once in a while. And I know the secret is practice, practice, practice!

  —Susan Mulvihill on August 21, 2017

• I really need to get started on this ! So many projects to finish !

  —Janice Regier on August 21, 2017

• every once in a while

  —Kathy Luehrs on August 21, 2017

• I need to practice a lot more often. I will sit for an hour or two and then won’t try again for months. I have many quilt tops I could practice on, so there is no excuse except I’ll never get good enough.

  —Linda on August 21, 2017

• At least once a week I machine quilt but not always FMQ – sometimes I just follow the seams! Need to practice more on free-motion patterns other than stippling.

  —sonja on August 21, 2017

• I am guilty of practicing just before I want to quilt my quilt. I have tried to practice regularly but then I get hooked on a new quilt pattern and there goes the practice.

  —Jean N. on August 21, 2017

• I try to do it more often, But it’s every once in a while at the moment

  —Anna-Kristin on August 21, 2017

• Um…nope. Not yet. Quilting takes a back seat – way back – to piecing. But I do intend to practice free motion in the not-too-distant future. And I actually have done some stitch-in-the-ditch on my machine.

  —Jane on August 21, 2017

• I have done just straight line quilting or use a fancy machine stitch. Need to just jump in and just do it.

  —Linda Brennan on August 21, 2017

• Oh, what a fantastic giveaway!! I was with Christa this past weekend! The HMQG hosted her for a truck show and a workshop and both were fantastic. I quilt on my machine using my walking foot all the time but still learned so much from Christa about different patterns I can do. I was scared of free motion quilting but Christa put me at ease and I am going to practice everyday. Already did some this morning!! Thanks so much for this fantastic giveaway!!

  —Tricia Young on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while. Wish I would do it more often. These e books would be a big encouragement!

  —Nancy on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice quilting everyday, but don’t always succeed. Life, work, the garden, does get in the way sometimes 🙂 Truly enjoy my time on the machine, no matter how the finished product ends up looking, it is great to me.

  —Claudia on August 21, 2017

• The walking foot has really helped to give me success in my quilting. Thanks to Christa for showing us how to do it.
  I practice before I am ready to quilt a newly finished quilt. Since I am just a newbie, I really like Christa’s books to teach me. Thanks for the giveaway.

  —Donna on August 21, 2017

• I practise almost every two weeks, as it takes me that length of time to put together a hanging or lap quilt. This is the fun part of quilting!

  —Gail G on August 21, 2017

• I haven’t tried yet, I’ve stuck to hand quilting, but I want to try!

  —Katherine on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately, rheumatoid arthritis makes it difficult to quilt (on my regular sewing machine) so I have a professional quilter handle my quilts. However, I can still quilt smaller projects…mug rug, table & bed runners, pot holders. I love how you made your projects. This book would encourage me to practice and vary my designs on my small projects.

  —Kathie on August 21, 2017

• I do machine quilting sometimes. I think I need to make a bunch of small projects a then schedule daily or weekly quilting sessions to get more consistent practice. I would love this set of books to give me more ideas.

  —Freda on August 21, 2017

• I need to practice something other than straight lines.

  —Janna on August 21, 2017

• I do practice sometimes but usually only when I need to quilt a smaller project. I could certainly use help such as her techniques. They look really good!

  —Lois on August 21, 2017

• Love Christa Watson’s blog. I do not practice free motion quilting on a regular basis. I usually practice or warm up just prior to getting the quilt ready to complete with machine quilting.

  —Cindy W on August 21, 2017

• I usually practice a lot in the winter when it’s cooler. Recently I took a class and got the feet and beginning rulers to start doing ruler work. While making a small quilt that will become a sewing machine mat, I decided to practice ruler work making perfect circles in the open areas. I’m really excited about Cristas books they make free motion look so simple.

  —Ruth Anne on August 21, 2017

• It looks like I need all of her books! I don’t practice very often and then when I need to quilt something I feel very insecure about my abilities. I have a stack of quilt tops that need quilting. The ideas in the books would also help me use my stash of precuts. It looks like I would really benefit from reading all the books.

  —Barbara on August 21, 2017

• I love free motion quilting…..used to practise daily now probally every month
  Great giveaway

  —Theresa on August 21, 2017

• Tried it once and stripped my gears. But love it when someone else does it.

  —Linda on August 21, 2017

• I hava a longarm and I quilt almost every day! I love Christa’s books and would love to be a winner!

  —Susan Griffith on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least every other day. Sometimes I will do everything day. This is such a fun giveaway. I would love to win all of these books.

  —Kathy Bruckman on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting prior to machine quilting… so NOT as often as I should… but a good warm up before I quilt a quilt. I also tend to have MORE than one quilt to quilt… so the practices is usually a LONG session.

  —Suzy on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every time I have a top to make into a quilt. I always practice before I start the process.
  Mary

  —Mary Kastner on August 21, 2017

• To receive all those books would definitely improve my machine quilting.
  So many patterns to choose from.
  Oh what fun !!

  —Colleen on August 21, 2017

• Once in a while…usually as warm up when I have a quilt to finish!

  —Shirley shingara on August 21, 2017

• I love new ideas and the book seems packed full of them, I’d love to add it to my library

  —Sharon Beeghly on August 21, 2017

• At least once a week for me!! I’m hooked big time and am turning out at least a quilt top per week!

  —Elaine on August 21, 2017

• Wow this would be great.I really like your style and how you teach. So this would be great just the kick start I need to go forward. I have so many questions and being in a place in life where I am depending on books or the internet to learn this amazing art. This is just wondetful give away, thank you Martingale you Christa Watson.

  —Julie Ghio on August 21, 2017

• HI,ABOUT ONCE A WEEK! THANKS!

  —LINDA on August 21, 2017

• I don’t machine quilt much but I do try it ever once in a while.

  —Nancy B on August 21, 2017

• Nope, not yet. I’m still learning piecing. I have made a strip quilt that I plan to quilt myself. I think that would be a good start; mostly straight lines! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  —Ann Brassell on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting every once in a while — just before I’m ready to machine quilt for real.

  —Judy Chastain on August 21, 2017

• I practice when I can, nearly monthly, but not as often as I’d like! RIght now I have 3 quilts to quilt, so I will be getting a lot of practice once I return from vacation.

  —Kathleen Scargle McCormick on August 21, 2017

• I practice regularly, at least once a week. I keep a practice piece handy and when I’m done it gets made into a pet bed for my local animal shelter.

  —Shirley Ratliff on August 21, 2017

• Not yet. I definitely need to practice.

  —Mary Lou Palmer on August 21, 2017

• I was finally getting brave to quilt on SUM. I have been following Christ since I first started piecing 4 years. I was trying to practice weekly and was getting ready to start quilting a top when, sadly, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Had a double mastectomy on Aug 10. It is a very slow healing. It’s driving me crazy to see prejects waiting for me. Some days I sit in my sewing room, my Zen moments. I would love to have this set! At least until I’m healed I would have lots of great reading, eye candy, inspiration and hope. Thanks Martindale for making this possible for all of us Christa fans aka Christa Crew!

  —Cynthia Bingaman on August 21, 2017

• I really enjoyed reading the blog, made me want to go practice my machine quilting!

  —Carolyn Van Petten on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting every once in a while. I do use a practice piece first for free motion but for the walking foot I just go for it. I have several tops that need to be done, so thanks for the chance to win some books.

  —Karen DH on August 21, 2017

• I practice quilting every once in a while.

  —Theresa on August 21, 2017

• Umm…not yet. BUT getting inspiration from all you bloggers to start!

  —Patty White on August 21, 2017

• I don’ practice as much as I would like, but try to at least do some practice on paper every day.

  —anita spicer on August 21, 2017

• Definitely not often enough!! Free motion is new…and frightening….to me.But I want to learn. Winning a way to help in the learning process would be a wonderful experience.

  —Donna Wentzel on August 21, 2017

• I’ve only practiced a bit here and there doing little hot pads and on a couple of smaller quilts~ I need to practice More!

  —Anita Jackson on August 21, 2017

• Practice? That’s a good idea!

  —Robyn Gronning on August 21, 2017

• Nope, no FMQ here yet. Someday.

  —Judy on August 21, 2017

• New to this so I need some inspiration! Always such great books here and a free download? That’s rare, usually you would have to buy both. Thank you for doing that!

  —Crystal on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice much as I don’t get sewing time on a regular basis. FMQ makes me anxious and I would love to have all of Christa’s tips handy. And her patte are all amazing too!

  —Cher Merriman on August 21, 2017

• I have only machine quilted once, no free motion quilting …..yet!
  I guess I just need to bite the bullet and go for it!

  —Patricia Rawles on August 21, 2017

• I practice my free motion techniques brfore starting a new project a nd ch day I w ork on that project.

  —Brenda Oakes on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least twice a week but I should practice more.

  —Christi on August 21, 2017

• Sadly I have all the equipment required – and then some! to machine quilt, a super slider, the gloves, even a special ruler foot and some rulers but I don’t use them. Years ago I used to machine quite a lot, mainly stippling, and that was without any fancy equipment, just dropped my feed dogs and went to town, but now that my piecing and appliqué skills have improved I don’t want to ruin the quilt with what might not look good so end up sending most things to a Longarmer. I would love to start machine quilting again and these books would provide just the push! I love Martingale and have several of your books already. I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of Seasons of Change and the new book by Laundry Basket Quilts.

  —Susan Early on August 21, 2017

• I was FMQ at least every few days but after quitting my job and moving and doing some serious travelling I hate to admit I am really out of practice. I have a quilt ready to go when I get home though.

  —Laura Miron on August 21, 2017

• If you saw my quilting, you’d know that I don’t practice nearly enough…hahaha!
  This is an amazing giveaway. Thanks for the chance!!!

  —Sue K on August 21, 2017

• I practice every day!

  —Sally on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while ( just yesterday ) practice sandwich for 30 seconds and like a duck to water-swimming in stitches! TOTALLY loving this new book, it may ECLIPSE my next book on my list!

  —Melody Lutz on August 21, 2017

• I usually practice a couple days a week. But I should do it every day.

  —Donna W on August 21, 2017

• Um…nope, not yet. I’m still fairly new to this quilting game, but I would love to learn how!

  —Karen McLachlan on August 21, 2017

• I quilt all my own quilts, so I practice as soon as that quilt sandwich is ready to go! I do quilting doodles in my sketchbook at least weekly. Thanks for the chance to win!

  —Zina on August 21, 2017

• Um, nope. Not yet. I do try when I’m working on a small project. But I don’t usually practice. But I should. These books will help me get started.

  —Barbara Jean on August 21, 2017

• I practice not often enough! When I have, it’s been inspiration from something Christa has posted!

  —Christine Sherman on August 21, 2017

• My sister and I have a long distance quilt challenge going on.
  We sew and take photos to send each other. This keeps us connected!

  —Barb guenther on August 21, 2017

• Once in awhile on small projects. I need more practice.

  —Diane Koprowski-Pfeifer on August 21, 2017

• I only practice right before I need to quilt a quilt. Yes, I do need to change that and practice more.

  —Penny R on August 21, 2017

• I am practicing every day with the help of Christa’s books. I don’t have all of them and would love to win!! Thank you!

  —Dee Schaal on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while, still learning!!!

  —laura on August 21, 2017

• Beautiful fun inspirations to make lots of smiles from quilts!

  —Joane on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting at least once a week on the average. Thanks for this opportunity.

  —Ann West on August 21, 2017

• I make time everyday to practice quilting. If I miss a day, I really notice it.

  —Sandra Rosier on August 21, 2017

• I’m an every once in a while machine quilter. Mostly when I’m making quilt bags where perfect is not a requirement. My dad was a great painter and artist, but he kept all that talent and didn’t pass it along. I can design blocks and quilts, just can’t ‘draw’ the flowing quilting lines.

  —Barbara Nevaril on August 21, 2017

• Love Christa’s blog, and I’d love to win her books! I practice a but about once a week.

  —JessZ on August 21, 2017

• Not yet – too scared! I do envy those who can do it! And I hope this book will give me confidence!

  —Helen on August 21, 2017

• Wow! What an amazing giveaway. Whenever I finish a piece, I quilt almost every day until it’s finished, however, it takes me months sometimes to figure out what quilting designs I think would work and how to carry them out.

  —Vicki D. on August 21, 2017

• I’m nope – not yet😕Hope to start this fall.

  —Kalen on August 21, 2017

• No machine quilting for me! I am legally blind and machines are scary for me. They also don’t give me the control and tactile feedback I require. I do everything, including the quilting, by hand. It takes a lot longer and isn’t as pretty or intricate but it’s how I roll! I still love to see all the pretty designs that other people do.

  —Jennifer Faith on August 21, 2017

• Sigh, I don’t practice at all until right before I go for it, which isn’t often enough!

  —Gwen Stackler on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice at least once every week. I have a long arm and I quilt my own quilts, so I do practice quite a bit. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  —Cecilia on August 21, 2017

• I free motion quilt several times a month. Sometimes on quilts and other times small projects.

  —Maritza Farr on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting every once in a while but I need a nudge to do it more. These books would definitely give me the inspiration I need to get a jumpstart. And then keep going. Thank you.

  —Rita S on August 21, 2017

• What a great site to find information. I appreciate the time invested! What fun quilting g is.., I’m learning do much!

  —Marcia Dennis on August 21, 2017

• I only practice every once in a while, but really need to make time for more practice

  —Jayne P on August 21, 2017

• Whenever I finish a quilt, which is every once in a while. (I have a lot of UFO’s, lol.) I keep saying I am going to get on schedule and finish ALL of them this year, but then something always gets in the way. But I have made a dent in them. Maybe by the end of next year, I will have them all done!

  —Janet T on August 21, 2017

• EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. I NEED TO DO IT MORE OFTEN TO GET COMFORTABLE WITH IT.

  —chris z on August 21, 2017

• I love machine quilting, but alas, I’m in the middle of moving and haven’t been behind the sewing machine for a month! Usually, I try to practice once a week.

  —Susan Stanton on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice enough…still a little afraid to use on a real piece!!
  I will definitely try on a (real) pillow!!👍🏻👏🏻

  —Sandy Cooke on August 21, 2017

• I need to practice more. Scary! So only once in awhile do I try. These techniques made it look easy; well, easier. I have a pile of UFOs I need to get to work on. Inspiring offering.

  —Mami B on August 21, 2017

• I practice FMQ at least once a week. However, I found that I made more (practice is) progress when I practiced every day.

  —Laura Manning on August 21, 2017

• I’m just getting back to quilting after a few years hiatus, so I’ll try to do it every day

  —NancyB from Many LA on August 21, 2017

• Normally, I practice machine quilting about once a week.

  —Donna on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in awhile, wbich almost qualifies as not yet.

  —Suzanne on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in awhile. I try to do some aspect of quilting every day but I’m still new to this.

  —Christine E. on August 21, 2017

• I love machine quilting. I would practice once a week, but it is usually when I have a project that needs it. So at least once a month.

  —Jasmine @ Quilt Kisses on August 21, 2017

• At least once a week; I do all my own quilts! Love to know that my quilts are all me (oops and all) when I give them to someone.

  —Cyndi Ferguson on August 21, 2017

• I bought Christa’s book from her so I could get a signed copy! I love it so much that now I am saving up to buy the rest of her books.

  —Jane Charnley on August 21, 2017

• Rarely, do I machine quilt. Practice does not seem to be in my vocabulary!I never like to give up so maybe my vocabulary will change?

  —Nancy Fairchild on August 21, 2017

• Oops! Forgot to say that I try to practice my fmq at least once a week.

  —Jane Charnley on August 21, 2017

• I have made several quilts, about 100″x100″ , for my DGC . When I quilt them, I practice a little and then dive in. I figure they won’t inspect closely!

  —S Herman on August 21, 2017

• I practice when I have a project to work on. Once a week or sometimes every two weeks

  —Martha Cook on August 21, 2017

• Depends on the week. Last week I pieced, this week I expect to quilt 4-5 days. At Least I hope to, it’s my favorite part of making a quilt, once I decide what pattern I’m doing. Thanks.

  —Mom C on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile!

  —Paige on August 21, 2017

• I practice only occasionally, usually when trying to decide how to quilt a project.

  —Patricia on August 21, 2017

• I have a quilt top that I just finished and would like to quilt it, but I HAVE NEVER QUILTED ANYTHING MYSELF! I am scared to death to quilt it and mess is up! I don’t even know how you pick a design to do on a quilt that will flatter the work that I have put into the top. Thank you for this opportunity to possibly build my confidence up to tackle this project.

  Susan

  —Susan Anderson on August 21, 2017

• I only "practice" when I have a sandwiched top ready to work on. If there is a lot of detail, say with a motif such as a feathered wreath, I spend my efforts all over the quilt so that one corner doesn’t have all the beginning attempts, and the end corner shows all my improvement!

  —Lill on August 21, 2017

• I definitely need to spend more time practicing my FMQ skills. I know how to do it, but haven’t done enough to get really comfortable.

  —Julie in GA on August 21, 2017

• Not nearly as often as I would like to practice, mostly work is keeping me too busy.

  —Tamara Isaacs-Smith on August 21, 2017

• I’m a newbie. Need all the help I can get. I have practiced twice on small projects in the last two months. Need MUCH more practice.

  —Beth Marsala on August 21, 2017

• I love quilting.

  —CIndy Snipes on August 21, 2017

• I practice machine quilting at least once a week! One of my summer goals was to get better, learn more techniques, and stop being afraid of ruining a quilt by machine quilting it. I’m happy to say I’m succeeding!

  —Rachel Smith on August 21, 2017

• Cute block and pincushion, and love the fabric. I practice when I have tops to finish, lol. Then I piece more to practice quilting.

  —Maryellen on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile!
  PRACTICE!
  Yes, I shouted it too!
  I ought to!
  I need it!
  Smile!

  —Ann Austin on August 21, 2017

• I’d rather piece, but since the tops don’t quilt themselves, I practice machine quilting a few times a month.

  —Verna on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice nearly enough so I would say once in a while.

  —Kathy h on August 21, 2017

• That is a intriguing offer one can’t miss the "chance" of winning. Practice hasn’t been in the routine all summer but fall is near so hopefully sewing will be main atttaction of my attention and wouldn’t this offer entice one’s incentive!

  —Betty P on August 21, 2017

• I’m definitely an "every once in a while" quilter! I love to piece quilts, and then I let them pile up before tackling the quilting – but then I make myself do 3 or 4 quilts.
  Thanks for the giveaway!

  —Jannette Binder on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while I will practice. It’s not enough to be great at it.

  —Debbie Eide on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice enough only when I am ready to quilt something. I have become more comfortable doing straight line quilting with my walking foot. Want to try more free motion, would love the books!

  —Diane Dalzot Jolliffe on August 21, 2017

• I am new to FMQ and just love it! I practice at least once a week for a couple hrs, am attempting to do a full quilt, sandwich is ready..I am not !!LOL Ty for this opportunity 🙂

  —Janice Zavitz on August 21, 2017

• I have never tried FMQ but have done Stitch in the Ditch often. I would love to win this book and learn more about the technique of FMQ. Thanks for the chance to win.

  —Karyn on August 21, 2017

• I haven’t done any free motion quilting; I do practice straight stitch and serpentine stitching. Need lots of practice.

  —carol on August 21, 2017

• I mainly make tablerunners, so it is fun to use decorative stiches with straight line quilting!

  —Cindy Weeks on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice it enough because I get so discouraged. I know, it will never get better unless i PRACTICE!

  —Marion Lisko on August 21, 2017

• What a generous and fantastic give away. I would love to win all Christas books. They are so inspirering.

  —Anne-Mette on August 21, 2017

• I should be ashamed to admit it, but I practice FMQ only once in a while. My comfort zone is SID and grid work and occasionally a big wave using the walking foot. I would be thrilled to have any of Christa’s books.

  —Sandy May on August 21, 2017

• I am a big fan of quilting & always have at least one quilting piece on the go. I love free motion as it allows me to let go of all the "normal" sewing that I do & be creative. I won’t say I am great at it but I enjoy it & create with it four to five times a week. Thank you for the giveaway which would help me greatly as I, like many others am self taught. your Frequency quilt block tutorial is very informative. Thank you.

  —Helen Dart on August 21, 2017

• When I make Project Linus quilts I like to use these to practice. I wish I had more time to make more quilts for the kids and get more practice.

  —Sue Cahill on August 21, 2017

• Twice a month. I quilt a quilt and then piece for a while til I get my mojo back. The books would be helpful and inspirational, I’m sure.

  —amy f on August 21, 2017

• Um…nope, not yet. I think about it a lot…does that count?

  —Jackie on August 21, 2017

• I need to practice more the once in a blue(or eclipse) moon.

  —Nancy on August 21, 2017

• Every once and a while 🙁

  —elr on August 21, 2017

• I’d love to be able to practice everyday but practice as much as work allows, usually 2 or 3 times a week. Thank you for today’s very interesting post and the chance to get some wonderful books.

  —Kathy W on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile for me is all I can handle now. Life is too busy!!

  —Judy Anderson on August 21, 2017

• Just getting ready to learn with my first Free Motion Quilting project; I have only have done Walking Foot and contours previously.

  —Marty on August 21, 2017

• I am a newbie to quilting. I maybe these will inspire me to try machine quilting.

  —Rose Pullen on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while-still quilting with my walking Foot! Thank you, Susan

  —Susan Spiers on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a VERY great while.

  —K on August 21, 2017

• I practice: Every once in a while Essentially when I feel the need and otherwise go for it.

  —K Yee on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately I only practice free motion quilting right before I need to do it. Thanks for the giveaway. The books look so useful.

  —Diantha Howard on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice nearly as much as I should!

  —Carol Vickers on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice at least 2-3 times a week

  —Anne on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice 3 -4 times a week.

  —Anne on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile — I took two classes and Watched video tutorials. I’d love these books!

  —Tracie on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a great while; the last time was soo bad.

  —Beth on August 21, 2017

• Um…..not yet, but working up to it. Think about it everyday.

  —carolyn on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile. Need much more practice.

  —Joyce on August 21, 2017

• I practice nearly every day!

  —Lori Brewer on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. Only when I have a quilt to be quilted, which with my very slow speed is about twice a year.

  —Jen B on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while, sorry to say.

  —Angela Bowling on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice my quilting on my own machine every once in a while. Wish I could practice every day! Thanks for the wonderful opportunity!

  —Eleanor Boeringa on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice often enough and haven;t yet acquired the feel/rhythm for domestic machine quilting but I can do pantographs on my mid-arm. Wow would I love to practice from Christa’s new book. I recently purchased one of Christa’s on line classes. Thanks for this opportunity.

  —Vicki on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every once in a while. Most recently, I’ve taken a few classes, so I should be able to say every week or every day before too long. I have a lot of quilt blocks waiting for me to quilt them.

  —Terry on August 21, 2017

• Once in a while, not nearly enough.

  —Sandy K on August 21, 2017

• I practice once in a while.

  —Caryn on August 21, 2017

• I usually don’t practice until I’m ready to quilt a finished top.

  —Vicki H on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least once a week, usually more.

  —Lin H on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while ~ which isn’t at all often enough. For some reason I seem to be frightened of the process.

  —Diana DeWitt on August 21, 2017

• I practice three or so times a year–when I have a quilt to quilt. I should practice more with my machine, but I practice a lot by doodling quilting designs with a pen and paper.

  —Lisa G Boyer on August 21, 2017

• I free motion quilt every once in a while. I will do some quilting with presser foot on all my quilts. Would love to take it to the next level.

  —Lynette Wilson on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice machine quilting at least once a week. I love learning new ideas and realizing that everyone needs to practice a bit. Thanks for your opportunity to win these wonderful books.

  —Marcia Freeman on August 21, 2017

• I love machine quilting and nearly do it every week and I came see the difference that Practice makes.

  —Rashida on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while. I need to pick it back up, though. This would be great inspiration to start a new project. Thanks for the give away!

  —Cheryl Sedlar on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile. I’m terrible at it. I know practice more often, sew frustrating. Thanks for the opportunity

  —Sandi Kelly on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Teri on August 21, 2017

• I quilt everyday before going to work! Always have my machine set up with something to do on the table!

  —Ali on August 21, 2017

• I don’t really practice as much as do. But I will need to learn some new moves soon, before I get bored. 🙂

  —Nyla-Jean on August 21, 2017

• I practice as often as I can. I just finished doing machine quilting on a log cabin wallhanging at my quilt retreat last week and I hope to do more quilting.

  —beth daniels on August 21, 2017

• Does it count that I THINK about practicing..?
  : )

  —Linda A on August 21, 2017

• I practise my free motion quilting every once in a while. Usually it gets a little more regular when I am approaching the quilting stage of a project. Practise definitely helps with quality. Many of my practise sessions become quilts for the critters at the local SPCA.

  —Audrey on August 21, 2017

• I sew every day if I get the chance

  —barbara blair on August 21, 2017

• I guess I don’t really practice. I just quilt each project as soon as it’s ready, so I don’t get too rusty in between. Maybe if I did practice I’d be better at it.

  —Chris K. on August 21, 2017

• I have been a hand quilter,but I want to make some quilts that are sturdier for possible great -grandchildren. I need some good tips because I cannot stand corners that are not perfect. Thes would be a great help.

  —Sara Bates on August 21, 2017

• We all know the saying of ‘practice makes perfect’ but laziness isn’t mentioned at all. And that’s just my downfall, no inspiration.
  So maybe these books would inspire me….?

  —Hedda Boon on August 21, 2017

• I practice just before I start to quilt a project or return to one after a break, just to get my hand in and test out threads and tension.

  —Maureen Rawson on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice nearly as often as I should. I love the ideas that Christa has in her books and would love to win them.

  —Linda B on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while and always before I start on a big project.

  —Anna Meier on August 21, 2017

• I love reading this and hope to start a project soon. It’s gardening season so don’t get much sewing done this time of the year so not practicing right now!

  —Barb S on August 21, 2017

• Right now I’m free motion quilting my current quil. I work on it almost every day, so am getting lots of practice.

  —Janet G on August 21, 2017

• I machine quilt small projects weekly but also have a long arm for bigger quilting. The quilt as desired is always a challenge!

  —Mona Roberts on August 21, 2017

• Every day!

  —Jen Viedma on August 21, 2017

• I practice every week. Every. Single. Week. And you know, I keep going back to what i KNOW, not what i should be working on. I have not read any books on the matter. I frankly dont have a library on quilting at all, i am self taught, and my quilts are beautiful, they really are. I just have not tackled anything beyond all over sippling or meandering, or straight line quilting on the quilts that are to be delivered. And i keep getting asked for more. But alas, i am bored. Bored. Bored. i have been unable to practice or even be in my studio for 2 months as i have been my fathers primary care giver while he has been on hospice, he passed last week, and i am anxious to get up the and work for some therapy of course but my projects are backed up. I would love some guidance like the helpful information in these books. You can only read so much online.

  —Kellie Warren on August 21, 2017

• Hi I practice quilting every once in a while, mainly in a state of panic before trying to finish a quilt! 😀 great bog hope and giveaway! Thanks

  —Dawn Jeffs on August 21, 2017

• Not often enough. Usually a little practice before I start quilting the latest project because the deadline for the gift is too close to allow more practice time. One day I hope to practise every day on a small block which will become a charity quilt or two or three.

  —Kerry Grose on August 21, 2017

• I quilt every day I can. Love the hum of the machine when it’s stitching correctly.

  —Carolyn S on August 21, 2017

• "Um, nope not yet!" for me! 🙂

  —Sandy A in St. Louis on August 21, 2017

• I do not practice as often as I should….But I love all the inspiration I have gotten on this bloghop.

  —deb m on August 21, 2017

• ummm, not yet but this makes it look like fun (well almost:-)

  —Lenny on August 21, 2017

• At least once a week if not more, but I’m a newbie and still learning the ropes.

  —Glenda Hollander on August 21, 2017

• I practice once and awhile….I need to practice more often! Thanks for the video-it shows that doing a piece is not hard and can be used.

  —Jan Dudley on August 21, 2017

• Occasionally. But I need lots more practice.

  —Kim Brownell on August 21, 2017

• UM, not yet!!!

  —Barbara Winkler on August 21, 2017

• I need to learn how to machine quilt.

  —Elilzabeth Olson on August 21, 2017

• Umm no not yet

  —Judith Martinez on August 21, 2017

• I would absolutely LOVE to win this giveaway!! As far as machine quilting goes, I haven’t even pieced my first quilt top yet, so machine quilting is a ways down the road for me. I love the idea of starting with precuts, as far as my first project goes, and I’ve been reading "everything quilting" that I can get my hands on (I’m attempting to teach myself). All of these books would be part of my "education".

  —Teri Gailey on August 21, 2017

• Not yet but this lessens my scaredy-cat worries!

  —Joy Mease on August 21, 2017

• I have been on holiday so I can’t say it’s been every day…but I do try to work on it every couple weeks or so, depending on how much time I have!!! Thanks for sharing the awesome giveaway!

  —Nancy on August 21, 2017

• On again off again. I have several quilt tops ready. If I weren’t such a perfectionist I might have the nerve. Still practicing.

  —Katherine Kiker on August 21, 2017

• Hi! I tend to machine quilt in spurts! When you UFO’s start to pile up, I binge quilt everyday for a few weeks, then get back to piecing. I’m in the process of binge quilting and hope to this time 😀, completely catch up, so I can practice free motion more regularly(weekly!!)

  —Theresa McLeod on August 21, 2017

• I do not try free motion as I should. I did do some free style free motion on a panel frozen bordered cotton/minkee quilt I made for my 6 year old granddaughter. I just did large tear 💧 drops in spaces. I loved it. Just like our lives are not perfect so it be for our quilts. 😊

  —Carol Neufeld on August 21, 2017

• I only quilt once in a while but hope to get better with time and more practice. Thanks for the generous giveaway opportunity!

  —Cynthia on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while, which is certainly not enough.

  —Carol Johnson on August 21, 2017

• Practice? What’s that? 🙂 I really need to sew up some small quilts so I can do that.

  —Sherry Jurykovsky on August 21, 2017

• Once a week. Thank you.
  I have Christia’s first book and love it. Walking Foot genious she is.

  —Diane B on August 21, 2017

• Wow — these are some cool blocks. I like seeing them in different color ways. Unfortunately, I don’t practice once a week, I normally do a quick practice of what I want to use on a particular quilt to make sure I have the hang of it. I really like it when the authors include quilting ideas with the pattern.

  —Tess on August 21, 2017

• I like to try to get in some FMQ or Ruler quilting at least once a week, I can’t always say I make that happen though….but I keep trying and I do see improvement in my skills.

  —Carole Coley on August 21, 2017

• I practice my free motion quilting at least once a week. I know it should be more often but I don’t always have time.

  —Alice on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while…usually when I am taking a class. I love your version of this quilt.

  —Vanessa Stewart on August 21, 2017

• Sad to say once in awhile!

  —Lee on August 21, 2017

• Not yet, but getting there, due to Christa’s Craftsy class……

  —Deanna on August 21, 2017

• Not as often as I should because of machine frustration. Can’t seem to make a decision on a new machine 😜

  —Susan on August 21, 2017

• Once in a while. I definitely should practice more often.

  —Shellie Purcell on August 21, 2017

• Twice a week.

  —Regina Snow on August 21, 2017

• I am a failure at free motion quilting…have tried and tried….these books would be fabulous to help me.
  I love your web site and love that you have the giveaways.
  Thanks for keeping us up to date with all the new books, tricks, designs.

  —Barbara Dolan on August 21, 2017

• I have been a little slack on finishes (just started quilting a year and a half ago), so I have only quilted one so far.
  I need to stop getting started on new quilts that I want to do and finish a few.

  —Tess Miller on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile, but more now than before! So many new options in Christ’s book.

  —julie y on August 21, 2017

• Every so often…. darn job, getting in the way of my quilting! 🙂 Although I do love my job.

  —Karen C on August 21, 2017

• I do not have a chance to practice machine quilting every day, but certainly every week. I would love to get more into free-motion quilting. Thanks for the opportunity to win this books – they look great! ~smile~ Roseanne

  —Roseanne on August 21, 2017

• I usually "practice" on something I need to get done quickly. I really don’t have time to just sit down and play😊

  —Judy T on August 21, 2017

• I know I don’t practice because I’m too busy piecing. I really want to practice with the two charity quilts I have waiting in my family/sewing room to do.

  I just read the post Pat Sloan did on practicing on panels. Honest no lie I just came back today from a 4 day quilt retreat. Had a blast. Someone brought the new giraffe panel saw how the designer quilted it. Sew cute!

  —Linda Cwynar on August 21, 2017

• Ocassionally machine quilt, done a few thread painting quilts too..

  —karen on August 21, 2017

• Well, I took a machine quilting class twice–but I just couldn’t get the hang of it. I keep my longarm quilter in business.

  —Jean on August 21, 2017

• Once a week at least.

  —Page Robinson on August 21, 2017

• I only practice occasionally. I know that I need to do more, but just don’t have to space to do a lot a quilting right now.

  —Barbara Johnson on August 21, 2017

• I try once in a while but want to do more so I can improve. Thanks so much.

  —Tina on August 21, 2017

• I practice once in a while. Your video is great for simple manageable ideas. I make a lot of charity tops but I don’t have a place to give quilts to locally so they are finished elsewhere for giving out.

  —Julie Clarke on August 21, 2017

• This looks to be another fabulous book! I’m afraid I do not practice machine quilting often enough, just every once in a while, but with Christa’s great books for guides, I would do more! Thanks for the chance to win!

  —Rosalee on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately, I have very little time to practice right now, which is why I’m not very good at free motion quilting!!

  —Debra Reber on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while, but need to step it up to complete the mountain of quilt tops I have to finish.

  —Mary S on August 21, 2017

• I practice each time I am going to do it, so every once in a while.

  —Karen on August 21, 2017

• I practice a little before starting a new project. Test some designs on clear acrylic laid over the top, then test on the machine to be sure tension is right and thread color is good, then dig in and get the rhythm going. Wish I had time to do more.

  —Peggy Hallstrom on August 21, 2017

• Um . . . nope. Not yet.

  —Cynthia Wilbanks on August 21, 2017

• I have not practiced enough! These books would be awesome.

  —Susan Stein on August 21, 2017

• I don’t practice every day or every week, but I do a fair amount of quilting as I complete a baby quilt, lap robe or twin size quilt.

  —Jean Greene on August 21, 2017

• I practice my FMQ when I have a quilt that needs quilting. I know, I know that’s not often enough but that’s the truth. I must do better. I love Christa’s books and her style. She is an encourager for sure!

  —Beth Stanfield on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while but definitely not often enough. I am going to try to practice more. Your quilting looks great!

  —Ilana on August 21, 2017

• I have tried Free Motion Quilting only once. I need more confidence to try it again.

  —Christine M on August 21, 2017

• Unfortunately, I only practice once in a while but then I go hog-wild! I have 4 quilts that need quilting!

  —Diane on August 21, 2017

• I try to practice at least once a week. I miss it when I don’t. It always takes me a few passes to get back into the groove and I would love to win the books so I can learn more. I am tired of doing feathers and echo quilting. he he Thanks, Hugs, Deb Johnson

  —Deb Johnson on August 21, 2017

• I practice before working on a project. Lately, I’m into using my walking foot for a variety of interesting patterns.

  —Karen Felton on August 21, 2017

• It’s an ‘ummm. . .nope, not yet’. I fear messing up the quilt. . .I don’t get anything done that way, though.

  —Margo M on August 21, 2017

• Off and on as I need a quilt finish … but not nearly enough … just need to DO it!

  —Tonie Peterson on August 21, 2017

• Every now and again, but not as often as I’d like!

  —Jenny on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while, not often enough.

  —Margaret Dalmer on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every once in a while.

  —Kim on August 21, 2017

• I practice at least monthly. Make t-shirt quilts for people and they all want something different!

  —Terri C on August 21, 2017

• Still getting up me nerve.

  —gail on August 21, 2017

• I practice about 3-4 times a week!

  —Vicki Sprain on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once in a while. I have quilt tops that need to be actual quilts so my every once in a while will seriously need to become an at least once a week.

  tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  —Mary D on August 21, 2017

• Christa does do amazing things and makes them look easy. You dd a nice job, too! I do some walking foot quilting, but having had a longarm for ten years, I think I will never do well with FMQ. It’s too much like work! =) But I do get a little creative with the walking foot now and then. So I guess I would say I machine quilt every once in a while. Thanks so much for this fabulous giveaway!

  —Susan on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while, but I plan to quilt more in the future.

  —Linda on August 21, 2017

• I practice every once on a while unless I’m getting ready to quilt a quilt, then I practice more for a few days prior to diving in! Always learning more tips!

  —Debi Vanden Heuvel on August 21, 2017

• I love doing quilting with a walking foot which is every week!

  —Diane Firka on August 21, 2017

• I NEVER deliberately ‘practice’, but every once in a while do a small machine quilted project on my trusty 42 year old dual feed Pfaff, usually a wall hanging or baby quilt. I mostly do traditional hand quilting on a hundred year old frame with needle, waxed thread, and thimble! However, I’d sure like to get comfortable and successfully machine quilt a bed-size quilt.

  —Marianne on August 21, 2017

• I will do free motion quilting each Christmas when I make 4 friends identical wall hangings or table toppers and then when I have also made other small quilts. 50% is for applique.

  —Jill Meador on August 21, 2017

• Awesome, all the books? I love to be included in the drawing. Perhaps there will be ideas for steps in quilting. I took a class on a long-arm and have not gotten back at it nor have I been practicing. Not that I am lazy but very busy.

  —Althea Klosterman on August 21, 2017

• Um, Nope Not Yet! for me!

  —Maggie Bradshaw on August 21, 2017

• I fall into the hit & miss category. I get really into it for a few weeks, then skip a month! Wonderful giveaway

  —Pamela Reim on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every once in a while.

  —Maureen Haynes on August 21, 2017

• II only practice every once in a while. Need to do it more often, as I have several tops that I’m afraid to quilt!

  —Cathy C on August 21, 2017

• Any and every chance I can grab some time to ‘doodle’ on my machine!

  —Sandy on August 21, 2017

• Once in a while! I sew need to just sit down and pratice, pratice, PRATICE. I don’t have any of her books, I’m sure they would give me much needed guidance!

  —Tammi on August 21, 2017

• Every once in a while! I mostly like to practice on a small project before starting on a larger project. Thank you for the giveaway!

  —Denise Losczyk on August 21, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every once in awhile.

  —Denise Campbell on August 21, 2017

• I think I’m going to practice, but then I just jump in and do it. So no practice for me. I do doodle and sketch on a dry erase board trying different patterns, and that seems to help me get comfortable with a design.

  —Chris on August 21, 2017

• I think I’m going to practice and then don’t. I just jump in and begin quilting. I do practice designs on a dry erase board.

  —Chris on August 21, 2017

• My day is not complete without a few minutes (or hours) of free motion quilting.

  —Celeste Delostrinos on August 21, 2017

• I practice Every once and a while.,I have a Lot of quilting to do but lately just practicing fancy stitches.

  —elizajane on August 21, 2017

• Every once in awhile. I’m a bit intimidated. I know that more practice would make me better, but I put it off, and then it’s harder. If I were instructing a child, I’d be a "do as I say, not as I do" person at this point…not good.

  —Beth T. on August 21, 2017

• Make charity quilts from scraps, always looking for fast fun ideas especially if incorporates different quilting designs.

  —KarenD on August 21, 2017

• Practice! I’m lucky to have the little bit of free time to see that
  I have! So I just dive Right in!

  —Mary on August 21, 2017

• I’ve only used machine quilting once and need a lot more practise! I have more tops then I can hand quilt so I need to practise machine quilting

  —A. Bouwman on August 22, 2017

• At the moment I am piecing 2 quilts so that I can practice some free motion quilting as this is a new process in quilting for me. I have made some practice sandwiches but find myself ripping out the stitches and think if it’s on a quilt top then I won’t have the same urge to get my seam ripper out

  —Elaine Johnstone on August 22, 2017

• How wonderful!
  Karen, your pillow and Lorinda’s baby quilt have convinced me that Christa’a Frequency pattern is my favorite!
  But, then, I love the versatility of *every* pattern I’ve seen so far, in Christa’s great new book!!
  Thank you, Karen, for taking us through your process!…
  As far as quilting practice goes… I quilt "every once in a while". That is, I quilt when a project is done! I do all my own quilting, on my vintage sewing machine (old Singer 301… I love it!!)
  I probably should "practice" more often than just before actually doing a project, though… (Hmmm… Good idea, Karen!… I could make a bunch of hot pads, trivets, mug rugs and practice on those, more frequently… And end up with a lot of little gifts! Win-win!!)
  Thank you!!

  —Pat T. on August 22, 2017

• I spend lots of time making quilts so I am doing some machine quilting each week. Most of it is finishing quilts rather than strictly practice. I need to spend more time doing just practice.

  —Lisa Marie on August 22, 2017

• No free motion quilting at all although I machine quilt about 5-6 times a month using stitch in the ditch and a serpentine stitch. "Simple but effective" as one judge commented in a quilt show.

  —Mary N on August 22, 2017

• I try every once in a while, but I’m beginning to think it’s hopeless.

  —Holly on August 22, 2017

• Every once in a while . . . definitely not as often as I need to in order to improve.

  —TaraA on August 22, 2017

• Every once in a while. I need to practice more!

  —TaraA on August 22, 2017

• I try to practice a least a couple times a week Sometimes I get a lot done sometimes not.

  —cathy k on August 22, 2017

• I practice free motion quilting whenever I have a quilt that needs to be quilted! Probably about once a month.

  —KT on August 22, 2017

• This is the year to "Accomplish", so I am quilting on something not daily but very very often. And tho I hate to admit it the practice is paying off.
  By years end I believe I may be able to say that I am a fairly accomplished quilter. One can only hope.

  —Marlene Bonner on August 22, 2017

• Not enough! I know I should practice more, but I just don’t do it. I have been enjoying quilting with my walking foot and am very happy with the results, so that is what I stick with. Maybe these books would inspire me to try more free motion quilting.

  —Sue on August 22, 2017

• I machine quilt about once a week..sometimes it’s a little more sometimes a little less

  —Miriam on August 22, 2017

• I practice my fmq if I’m going to try a new pattern. Lately I’ve been working hard to finish up projects so I’ve been doing a lot of fmq so I’m staying in practice. Thank you for the opportunity to win all of christa’s books!!! Wow!!

  —Janet deschamps on August 22, 2017

• I haven’t tried machine quilting just yet. I’ve watched videos and read some books, but I haven’t taken the plunge yet. I’d love to win some of Christa’s books. Thank, grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

  —Linda W on August 22, 2017

• I only practice every once in a while. I’m too lazy to change the foot on my machine!

  —Lucy Blum on August 22, 2017

• I practice weekly, once in a while it goes to monthly, but the trick is practice. I becomes easier with practice. I promise it does. I never practiced on scraps, I did quilts, some small ones, but real quilts.

  —Stephanie Woodward on August 22, 2017

• I practice quilting once a week, just with a walking foot. I’m still nervous to try free motion quilting yet!

  —Brett Dye on August 22, 2017

• I’m really enjoying the blog hop of Christa’s new book and all of the quilts! I machine quilt with my walking foot for every quilt or project I make, so I practice a lot! Thanks for the wondeful giveaway!

  —Diann Bottrell on August 22, 2017

• I just practice when I’m trying a new design….so not often…

  —Jeannie Bennett on August 22, 2017

• I practice as soon as I get a top done!! No more tops laying around for me. What I do though is keep a nice piece of the backing, batting and fabric from the top to make a small sandwich to practice on before I start on the real thing. This also helps me make sure I like the thread colors, and that the tension is set correctly.

  —Lissa LaGreca on August 22, 2017

• when I have a chance, which has been nil lately and I have 4 baby quilts sandwiched that the babies are born and are nearing a year old! many others sandwiched and waiting

  —Roz Agulnik on August 22, 2017

• Does reading books about machine quilting count as practice? I kind of just do it. I will think about and plan what I want to do but I usually just dive in and sew.

  —Melanie Belisle on August 22, 2017

• I practice every once in awhile but got a new machine and want to practice more!

  —Diane M on August 22, 2017

• At least once a week. My favorite projects are quilt blocks. When a block is cut pieced and finished I feel accomplished. Then I can move on to the next. Baby steps to finish the bigger project!

  —Gail Nestor on August 22, 2017

• Not as much as I should! I want to be better at it and I know the secret is practice!

  —Deborah K. on August 22, 2017

• Um Nope Not Yet…. I really need to get over my fear of it and jump in!!!

  —Heather B on August 22, 2017

• Used to practice a lot but life keeps getting in the way of my fun. Have a new machine so it’s going to be fun time again. I have a lot of UFO’s to be quilted and it’s just practice, practice and more practice.

  —connie b on August 22, 2017

• I do a little practice on a quilt sandwich square before I quilt a project, but I don’t practice on any kind of regular basis. It just depends on when I have a piece that needs quilting.

  —Patricia Evans on August 22, 2017

• I have not done anything more than stitch in the ditch so I would say Um . . . nope. Not yet.

  —Susan on August 22, 2017

• I prctice every once in a while.

  —Vicky on August 22, 2017

• I have only practiced a few times. Need to step it up to get my quilt tops finished!

  —Jennifer Gately on August 22, 2017

• I don’t practice, I just quilt. I do most of my quilting with walking foot, or by hand. Just got a foot for FMQ. I need to start practicing. 🙂

  —Thunder on August 22, 2017

• I quilt about once a week and am a relatively new quilter. About to bind my first quilt. I would love to win to help me in my quilting knowledge. Thanks for the opportunity 🙂

  —Carol D on August 22, 2017

• Every once in a while! Thanks for the chance to win!

  —Sarah@123quilt on August 22, 2017

• I practice designs on paper all The time by doodling. I practice on the machine at least weekly, or when I change thread.

  —Karen B. on August 22, 2017

• Wow, I wish I could get in some practice everyday, but for now, it is EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE. But, we can’t give up hope! I’m sure I will have more time soon! Just a few more things to finish for other people first 🙂

  —CAROLYN CORNELIUS on August 22, 2017

• I have never tried machine quilting yet, one of these days I will give it a try. Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful books!

  —Patricia Anderson on August 22, 2017

• I only practice once in a while, but have started doodling.

  —Donna P. on August 22, 2017

• I don’t practice my machine quilting often enough. I have been satisfied with a couple of projects, but very frustrated with other attempts. Regardless, it is still a skill I wish to learn.

  —Beverly on August 22, 2017

• I don’t practice nearly enough! 😆 I do practice runs before I start quilting a project and then jump right in. I plan to start making some placemats so that I can get more practice while making something useful as well.

  —Marcie on August 22, 2017

• I practice every few weeks when I’m in between projects or not in the mood to cut or piece — certainly not often enough, though!!

  —Linda G on August 22, 2017

• I never practice, I go for it and turn whatever I’m doing into something functional, like a placemat, potholder or a table top. If it turns out well, I gift it, otherwise it’s a constant reminder to me to keep at it.

  —elizabeth on August 22, 2017

• Quilting? Nope – not yet! I always send mine out to be quilted. Hence why I bought her book and am hooked on following the blogs!

  —Joann on August 22, 2017

• I practice about once a week. I would like to try the crazy eights, that looks fun and easy!

  —Laura Dixon on August 22, 2017

• I don’t practice FMQ very often. I usually use straight line quilting on my machine.

  —Cassie G on August 22, 2017

• Unfortunately, I only practice every once in a while. I really need to do it more to improve my quilting skills.

  —Susan L. on August 22, 2017

• Every now and then is all I have time for.

  —JennyH on August 22, 2017

• I would like to be less critical of my quilting work–so that it’s easier to finish the larger projects I start. I work on a project most days of the week: piecing, quilting, sometimes garment construction or alterations, but quilting a large project is what I need more practice with.

  —Terri W on August 22, 2017

• I practice my quilting skills every once in a while. Seem to get going and start a couple of projects, usually finish one, and then it all dies down for a bit. Actually, for a few years, I didn’t quilt or sew at all as my knee hurt so much (no patience) but I had it replaced and now I’m back quilting.

  —Sally Chrisman on August 22, 2017

• I’ve just started machine quilting, still in the practice-once-in-a-while stage, but I could easily be addicted to it!

  —Nell on August 22, 2017

• "Um . . . nope. Not yet." Still piecing!

  —Daphne H. on August 22, 2017

• I practice, practice, practice–that seems to be all I do. I practice in cycles–every day, then once in a while, then . . . . Maybe one day, I’ll "practice" on a real piece!

  —Shelor on August 22, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Cathy on August 22, 2017

• My practice is mostly the "think" system. I think about it a lot, but don’t actually do it. I think with Christa’s book I would take the next step

  —Ann R on August 22, 2017

• Um…nope, not yet.

  —Sue on August 22, 2017

• Hmmmm…I haven’t practiced free-motion since I took my Learn to Quilt class…over 2 years ago! As for walking-foot quilting, I practice when I make a quilt…but it takes me so long to complete a project that I don’t practice often 🙂

  —Tamara on August 22, 2017

• I have just started free motion quilting have done a few small projects but I have completed a quilt and am now wanting to quilt it. I. Have been practising in small sandwich blocks and been practising with pencil and paper,I think I am ready to tackle the quilt but still deciding on design to use.

  —Pilar otero on August 22, 2017

• I am definitely a beginner ,can straight quilt but not free motion yet

  —denise bromberg on August 22, 2017

• Every once in a while!!
  Thank you!

  —Kathy Slaughter Cummings on August 22, 2017

• I have a quilt all prepared for quilting but have decided to follow the sugestion of 5 small quilts (or panels) and work them everyday from 1 to 5. I have 2 of the smaller quilts ready but want to have all five before I start.

  This set would help immensely!

  —Erin Owens on August 22, 2017

• Um… nope, not yet!

  —Scott DeVries on August 22, 2017

• I have only quilted a few times, so it’s every once in a while for me. I need to get braver so that I can get some of my quilt tops finished up.

  —Cyndy Knapp on August 22, 2017

• um… not yet – but really, really want to – does that count?

  —Deb S on August 22, 2017

• Have only given it a couple of tries and decided that I am better sticking to stitching in the ditch!

  —Bee Rutherford on August 22, 2017

• I practice every once in a while!

  —Virgi on August 22, 2017

• I practice right before I start quilting a quilt: just give me 5or 10 minutes: I’m too impatient to practice longer!! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!! Hugs, H

  —Helen LeBrett on August 22, 2017

• I piece or quilt every day; either in the morning, so at least my day is starting off great or at the end of the day, so I go to sleep having been in my happy place after a stressful day of work!

  —Susan on August 22, 2017

• I sew 3 or 4 times a week, but I don’t quilt until I have a finished project to quilt. It does make sense that I should be practicing, though, so I will have to add that to my weekly schedule. Thanks for the tip!

  —Colleen G on August 22, 2017

• I practice every once in a while, but really should practice more! I need to get better, for sure!

  —Kathy E. on August 22, 2017

• I try and practice frequently, but especially just before I’m going to FMQ for real on a quilt. . I’ve made a few placemats and pillow covers as practice pieces.

  —Janet Meeks on August 22, 2017

• I only get to practice once in a while. I’d love to do more… maybe when school starts back up for my children.

  —Heather Hedrick on August 22, 2017

• I would love to win all those books. It would feel like Christmas. The Frequency Quilt looks like it would not take forever to make so I would like to make it.

  —Rita W on August 22, 2017

• I practice weekly. Wish I had more time!

  —Carol on August 22, 2017

• Unfortunately, I don’t practice machine quilting as often as I would like to, especially in the summer but probably try to practice at least 2 x per month or more during the winter – and do machine quilt all of the baby quilts I make!

  —Rosemary Evans on August 22, 2017

• Every once in a while- but I am starting a new twin size quilt so I will be doing a lot ! Great books! Thanks for the giveaway !

  —Nancy Currier on August 22, 2017

• Wow, what a generous giveaway! I practice machine quilting in chunks of time, then take a break for garment pattern drafting and sewing, then get back to machine piecing and quilting. I guess my answer falls into the "once in a while" category. Thank you for the opportunity to own these marvelous books!

  —Gail on August 22, 2017

• Not ….yet. It’s on my to-do list!

  —Karrie Smith on August 22, 2017

• Hmmmm…there needs to be another option: not as often as I should.

  —Joy P on August 22, 2017

• I practice my machine quilting every once in a while. I keep telling myself I’m going to practice more often but never seem to get around to it. I love Christa Watson’s tutorials. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  —Linda Webster on August 22, 2017

• I machine quilt all my quilts; usually with a walking foot, but occasionally FMQ. Thank you for the chance, it’s a lovely prize package!!

  —Karen W on August 22, 2017

• I generally don’t practice too much. Its not the part of quilting I enjoy the most

  —Chris G on August 22, 2017

• I practice at least twice a week. I do practice my drawing everyday because I am always doodling on something.

  —Catina Graham on August 22, 2017

• I practice every once in a while, but I practice with pen on paper a lot!

  —MJ Toepfer on August 23, 2017

• I only practice every once in awhile, but plan to get more consistent with it in September. These books would be such an amazing addition to my library! Thanks for the chance!

  —Ann O. on August 23, 2017

• I try at least once a week.

  —Julie Averill on August 23, 2017

• I practice when I get ready to quilt a piece and everytime I say I need to practice more often!. I need to get focused and practice on a regular basis!

  —Judi Rutherford on August 23, 2017

• I use free motion quilting on most of my projects, so I’d say I practice it a couple times a week. Thanks for the fun post and great giveaway!

  —Pam S on August 23, 2017

• Every once in a while. Ah! Typing it out, I realize that I need to practice, even when I don’t have a quilt to quilt!

  —Summer on August 23, 2017

• Practice-and keep quilting. I have a,quilt on my quilter all the time, but sometimes just not motivated. My quilting is always better if I’m quilting every day.

  —Karen Prout on August 23, 2017

• Oops! Not very often.

  —KarenH on August 23, 2017

• I have been working on mini quilt projects so I am quilting once a week. Good opportunity to improve my free motion quilting skills.

  —Sam on August 23, 2017

• I don’t know if I actually practice lol…but I try to quilt about once a month. I am so excited about this giveaway!

  —Judi D on August 23, 2017

• I love the fabrics you chose for your project! I don’t quilt often enough – I go in spurts. I prefer piecing the tops (and often the backs) but put off the quilting portion until I just have to get it done! There are usually several finished tops waiting for my attention (yes I just confessed to that!). I often ponder sending my pieced tops and backs to a longarm quilter, but haven’t yet done that. I prefer walking foot quilting to free motion – just not comfortable enough yet with free motion… yes, I need to practice more! But the walking foot provides so many options already… I have many Martingale publications in my library – keep up the great work!

  —Betty on August 23, 2017

• I’m a BIG "Ummm, nope not yet". FMQ terrifies me 🙁

  —Dawn Hollingsworth on August 23, 2017

• I generally practice my quilting every week.

  —Sue Noetzel on August 23, 2017

• I use my walking foot for machine quilting and I am getting better at it. I have quilt tops piling up that need quilted. A couple are for gifts so I need to get on it in September. Thank you.

  —Danette Stankovich on August 23, 2017

• I practice everyday. I just can’t get enough!!

  —Kris Valle on August 23, 2017

• I hate to admire that I only practice once in awhile. I really need to be better about practicing or I won’t get any better!

  —Amanda Christensen on August 23, 2017

• Um . . . nope. Not yet…But I want to start practicing!

  —Marcia P. on August 23, 2017

• Sadly, I only practice my machine quilting every once in awhile. Small quilts seem to be more manageable with my skills. Thanks for the book give away!

  —Elizabeth Teerlink on August 23, 2017

• I’m a confident walking foot quilter, but when I want to FMQ, I put in lots of practice on the 14 inch square muslin quilt sandwiches which I always have at the ready. I first doodle my designs on paper, and when I have a good feel for my design, I practice on my quilt sandwiches before I start on my quilt. I usually fill up a few 14″ practice pieces before each session of FMQ.

  —Bette on August 23, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Craftmommu on August 23, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Craftmommy on August 23, 2017

• I only practice right before it’s time to quilt something….every once in awhile. I should practice more often. What a great giveaway.

  —Rochelle Summers on August 23, 2017

• Um…nope. Not yet. Well, other than the occasional potholder. Does that count?

  —Jeanmarie K on August 23, 2017

• I confess. I have not practiced. Freeze at the thought.

  —carol on August 23, 2017

• Guilty. Never practiced. FEAR

  —carol on August 23, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Norma on August 23, 2017

• Not as often as I should. Usually every once in a while.

  —Cindy French on August 23, 2017

• I would love to do more than straight lines and squiggles- this book would be a great resource. thanks

  —carol mandel on August 23, 2017

• I practice machine quilting at least once a week, both FMQ and walking foot.

  —Anita on August 23, 2017

• I quilt every day, can’t stop.

  —Diana on August 24, 2017

• Machine quilting is my new years resolution for this year and I have been trying to spend at least 4 hours a week on practicing…it does help when the practice is more consistent, but I definitely am starting to see improvements and progress…the age old adage of practice, practice, practice really is so true for machine quilting.

  —Judy Impellizzeri on August 24, 2017

• no haven’t started yet, but keep telling myself I will practice!!

  —Judy MacGillivray on August 24, 2017

• I practice every once in awhile. I try to have practice sandwiches available so I can practice a design before I machine quilt a project I made.

  —C. Kowalsky on August 24, 2017

• Once a week or more because I am just learning!

  —Donna Siller on August 24, 2017

• Not as often as I would like. It seems to be more every once in a long while.

  —Judith Campo on August 24, 2017

• I’m an every now and then, because I’m finishing a small quilt, quilter.

  —Jen Shaffer on August 24, 2017

• I sew almost every day, but machine quilt? Only when I have a quilt basted and ready to quilt! This collection of books would be fun!

  —Carol on August 24, 2017

• I practice machine quilting at least once weekly!!

  —Melanie C on August 24, 2017

• Only when I find some time, too busy with work and family!

  —Calypso on August 25, 2017

• I try to quilt just a little bit at least every week, it’s my relaxation time andI need it

  —Gea in Portugal on August 25, 2017

• I’ve only attempted free motion quilting on my hubby’ s aunt’s long arm machine 1 time. I’m trying to get up the courage to do some on my regular sewing machine as I know have 3 quilts that need to be quilted….ugh!

  —Staci Torgerson on August 25, 2017

• not yet

  —linda on August 25, 2017

• I’ve been machine quilting only once in a while. But as I’ve just bought a new walking foot, I will be quilting more often.

  —Linda Haan on August 25, 2017

• Since retiring I should practice every day but sadly it’s once in awhile between gardening and reading.

  —Becky on August 25, 2017

• I practice just before I quilt a new quilt…which is not often enough. I need to start practicing more often to feel more comfortable when I do quilt.

  —cj on August 25, 2017

• The book looks wonderful I quilt most days

  —MaryAnn on August 25, 2017

• I don’t FMQ every day but I quilt all my quilts either with FMQ or the walking foot or a combination of both. Love doing my own quilts!

  —Carol Kussart on August 25, 2017

• I practice every one and a while, primarily before I finish a quilt but clearly would improve if I did more often.

  —Regina Harris on August 25, 2017

• I need to practice, practice, practice. I am always so much better with my quilting by the end of the quilt!!

  —Vicki Sue O'Neill on August 25, 2017

• I practice free motion quilting every once in a while. But hope to do more, now that I have a foot for my machine that will make it easier.

  —Barbara on August 25, 2017

• Ummmmmmm — not yet. So far I have quilted all my projects myself using the walking foot, but I haven’t done any free motion quilting. That is still on my bucket list of things I want to learn.

  —Nancy A on August 25, 2017

• I don’t use machine quilting very often–maybe once a month–but enjoy it when I do. Most ofmy quilting is done by hand. I love the colors of fall, and am planning to make the coasters you have in this week’s blog. It’ll be a nice break between making graduation quilts for all 12 of our grandkids (2 are graduating this coming spring!). Please enter me in the give-away. I’d love to win!!!!

  —Queen B on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while. I need to start getting more practice (a LOT more!)

  —Mary on August 25, 2017

• Just beginning. Anxious to learn good techniques.

  —Patricia c on August 25, 2017

• The only time I have ever done my own machine quilting was on a small, Halloween wall hanging. This would be a great way to start trying my own machine quilting!

  —Jodie Banks on August 25, 2017

• I’m somewhere between an Um, not yet and once-in-while. I’ve only ever tried free-hand on a very small 18×18 wall quilt. Would love to try something bigger, but always fear ruining it. I need more motivation and/or encouragement to be brave.

  —Nancy Graham on August 25, 2017

• I practice every once in a while and do more walking foot quilting because I find it easier. What a great giveaway!

  —Becky on August 25, 2017

• I tend to practice the most when I’ve finished piecing a quilt project and now have to decide how to quilt it.

  —Sheila on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while .. which is when I complete my current project. My projects are small lap quilts and so far, machine quilting has worked great. I need to learn more and the books would certainly help.

  —Mary on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while I do some cross hatching or stitch in the ditch. I really need to get brave and try some free motion quilting!

  —Kris B on August 25, 2017

• Love this quilt! Beautiful fabrics! Your tips on quilting are wonderful. Thanks!

  —Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter on August 25, 2017

• I practice, ummmm maybe once a month or two. Really need to tackle this scary challenge.

  —Charleen DiSante on August 25, 2017

• Every once in while. Probably not enough.

  —Allison C on August 25, 2017

• Sadly, no. My walking foot is my crutch!

  —Carol on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while.

  —Vicki Allen on August 25, 2017

• I need these books because I am in the Nope, not yet category.

  —NANCY HAGER on August 25, 2017

• Every once in awhile.

  —Elaine on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while

  —Teri on August 25, 2017

• Not in the last 3 years!

  —Cheri on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while. Sure would like to do it more often.

  —Michele on August 25, 2017

• Um .. No not yet. But hopefully someday soon I will begin doing this. dquilterguy48329 (at) prodigy (dot) net

  —Darrell on August 25, 2017

• I attempted free motion quilting a few times, with not great results. Although I attribute that to the fault of my old sewing machine not able to set up for the task properly. I now have a new machine, but haven’t tried quilting on it yet. I need help and these books will surely give me the confidence to dive in again!

  —YvonneJ on August 25, 2017

• I taught myself how to free needle designs. It did take PRACTICE! I am 84 years old and still learning.

  —Robbie on August 25, 2017

• I practice when I finish a quilt= several times a year.

  —Anna on August 25, 2017

• Practice, I’m supposed to practice? I’m too busy piecing quilts to have time to practice.

  —Liz Dyer on August 25, 2017

• I doodle every day and FMQ every couple of weeks. I am working through my pile of completed quilt tops.

  —Debbie on August 25, 2017

• I practise after I have finished piecing a quilt and before I attempt to quilt it. I have metre square ‘fabric sandwiches’ that I use to get my pattern muscle memory activated and my hand and machine speeds aligned.

  —Carmel Leahy on August 25, 2017

• I try to practice every once and awhile using some pieces.

  —Anne on August 25, 2017

• Every once in awhile when I have a small project.

  —Judy B on August 25, 2017

• I have quilted little things, like bags, but only using the feed dogs. I haven’t been brave enough for FMQ – yet. I’m signed up for a class at the Houston Quilt Show to get over it.

  —Donna Hopkins on August 25, 2017

• I practice every once in awhile. Usually on things like place mats and baby quilts. I don’t have the confidence to try a throw, etc. as yet.

  —Nancy on August 25, 2017

• 😳 wow I thought I would never get to the end of the comments! Every quilter would love ❤️ to win your special 📚! Me included!!! I suppose I procrastinate when it comes to practicing quilting. But I did finish 5 quilts this year. My 12 year old granddaughter pieced and "quilted" by herself this summer. She was featured on Aby D’s blog. She is a natural and would benefit from your experience!

  —Anna on August 25, 2017

• When i have a small quilt ready to be quilted, I get set up and get right to it. I am lucky in that what I see in my mind jusdt flows right onto the quilt.

  —Cindy on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while, need to do more, thanks for the chance to win.

  —Maureen Delahunt on August 25, 2017

• Not yet but I plan to start.

  —Sylvia on August 25, 2017

• I practice every once in a while.

  —Bridget on August 25, 2017

• I love the simplicity of this quilt. The book looks like so much fun! "Practicing is the only way to get better. So practice!" Mom. I made some practice samples and I’m ready to go! Everyday would be fantastic but once a week is all I can do. Doodling I do through out piecing my quilts. This helps me a lot!

  —Jolie on August 25, 2017

• I try to practice everyday.

  —Linda Christianson on August 25, 2017

• I’ve practiced on small projects, but haven’t on a large quilt yet 🙂 Yet, being the important word 🙂

  —Nancysue on August 25, 2017

• Guess I need to PRACTICE, as I’ve never done it! Thanks for all your interesting articles.

  —bookboxer on August 25, 2017

• I practice (aka need to quilt something!) every once in a while. My big quilts go to my Mom to quilt on her mid arm machine. Machine quilting is something I would love to do more of though.

  —Sarah J on August 25, 2017

• I am a once in awhile quilter. When I finish a small project I usually quilt it, but I always struggle with how it should be quilted. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  —Judyk on August 25, 2017

• I’m in the nope not yet category. I currently quilt by check for time, convenience and quality.

  —Lisa Timmer on August 25, 2017

• I machine quilt every once-in-a-while but am going to do it more often now that I’ve read Pat Sloan’s How to Machine Quilt book and am reading Jacquie Gehring’s WALK. I’ve been following Christa Watson and love the quilting she does. This new book of hers would be great! I’m trying to be more confident doing the machine quilting.

  —Janet Sabol on August 25, 2017

• I quilt daily but I have yet to do free motion quilting. I think I should start!

  —Maclary on August 25, 2017

• I have good intentions to practice daily, but end up practicing on a sample sandwich before I do my actual quilting. (Not the best way!!)

  —Lillian K on August 25, 2017

• Every once in a while. Sometimes every day, but as I am away from home it will have to wait.

  —Linda Towers on August 25, 2017

• I practice often on table runners or small quilts. I love trying new motifs.

  —Renae on August 26, 2017

• I FMQ every once in a while but am moving towards every few weeks. It does get better as you practice.

  —Rena Compaan on August 26, 2017

• Everyday for me. The only way I learn something is to practice, so I try to machine quilt everyday

  —Carol on August 26, 2017

• I would have to say never. I usually just jump right in and do free motion quilting. thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

  —Renea on August 26, 2017

• I’ve only made two quilts, so I haven’t done much machine quilting!

  —DebbieKL on August 26, 2017

• Really think your book would be of great help!! Awesome!!

  —Wanda on August 26, 2017

• I practice machine quilting once in awhile, because it is usually a large quilt, and I dont really have a good table setup to do it on. Working on the dh to get one built.

  —Madeline Wallace on August 26, 2017

• Um – once in a while. I’m just starting and I tend to be afraid of it.

  —Marilyn on August 26, 2017

• I’ve done a little machine quilting, hoping to do more!

  —Carol K on August 26, 2017

• Well, I just started quilting again. After many years. So probably just every once in a while. 😳😊.
  I am loving learning again!

  —Sherri M on August 26, 2017

• I haven’t practiced in a long while. I mainly do decorative stitching and stitch in the ditch. I do, however, make quite a few pincushions with leftover blocks or leftover fabric. My friends do this also. Your book would put me in the right direction for practicing quilting. Thanks for the win.

  —barb h on August 26, 2017

• Nice variation on quilt.

  —Miriam Patton on August 26, 2017

• Hi there!
  …ahem…only every once in a while…though I do practice with a pen or pencil on sketch paper almost weekly.
  Thanks & Quilty Huggs!

  —Jacqueline V on August 27, 2017

• I practice machine quilting when I have a quilt ready for quilting. I know I should practice more often but I would rather piece!

  —MaryAnn on August 27, 2017

• Um . . . nope. Not yet.

  —Corné on August 27, 2017

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