Where to go next with free motion

Thread painting, free-motion quilting and mixed media.

• Fill areas with colour (thread painting).
• Try free-motion quilting through a quilt sandwich.
• Add appliqué shapes and outline them in free motion.
• Try different stabilisers for different effects.

Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

1. Thread Sketching in Action: Setting up your machine for free motion stitching
2. Thread Sketching in Action: Beginner's guide to free motion embroidery