Free motion quilting - Sewing sideways!

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I use thin gardening gloves (new ones obviously) that have rubbery bits on the palms. Will try the end on method!

Brilliant idea! I wear shower gloves to do it which helps with grip but sitting at the end is genius!

Wow, that's a brilliant idea! Free motion embroidery is something I've been promising myself I'll try sometime soon, and this technique could certainly help!

Duh! What a brilliant idea! Good post, Crafting.

I have watched Debbie Shore doing her 'drawing with a sewing machine', but don't seem to be able to get the hang of it. Sitting at the end sounds a good idea. Must try it.

I had never thought of that and it is a brilliant idea! Thanks crafting, will try that when fmq!

I'm actually using a couple of bits of foam I cut off froam a pan scourer. Not thought of shelf liner but will try anything . I have got a slider mat underneath which helps.

What a good idea. I shall give it a try. Are you using some bits of rubbery shelf liner to get a good grip as you move the fabric around?