Free Motion & Rulers Membership Bundle
Courses in this bundle will focus on free motion skills, ruler work skills and a combination of both. Our expert instructors share tips and techniques that can be applied to your quilting no matter what size or brand machine you own.
Join MKQU at the Free Motion & Rulers level to lock in your rate and maintain access to the complete library of learning.
About this bundle
This bundle is for those who want the best training and support available, specializing in free motion and ruler quilting plus additional quilting projects. The main instructor is the fabulous Ellen Ault.
All for $19.95/month
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Use the code 5offmembership at checkout to receive $5.00 off your membership dues for the first 6 months.
This bundle includes the following courses:
2022 Moxie Monday Webinars
Join us for a LIVE monthly webinar where we will discuss all things Moxie! From machine basics to set up and maintenance, We hope to teach, demonstrate, answer questions and inspire you!
2023 Row by Row
Free course with video instructions for MK Quilts row created for Summertime 2023 Row by Row Experience.
31 Days of Free Motion Challenge
Join Ellen in 31 Days of Free Motion Quilting. Each day is a new design for you to try. Gain confidence in your quilting skills with each new design!
Centering Your Backing Vertically
In this course, learn my very quick steps for centering your quilt top vertically on the backing before you load.
Checking your Machine Timing - with a Dog
Checking your timing with a precision kit.
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Couching on the Longarm
Learn how to add embellishments to your quilts with the Couching Feet set.
Discussions and Demos from The Den (2024)
Join MK and Ellen on Wednesdays for longarm quilting discussions and demos. We'll cover a wide array of topics and techniques. Get ideas, tips and tricks about the given topic from Your Dynamic Duo.
Ditching with the QCR Curvit Ruler
Learn how to use the Sew Kind of Wonderful QCR Curvit longarm ruler.
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Ellen's Best Practices for Starts and Stops
Learn three ways to start and stop your longarm quilting when doing free motion or ruler work.
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Free Motion Quilting 101 - Back & Forth Lines
Gain confidence with your Free Motion skills in Ellen's Free Motion Quilting 101 Series. Learn the building blocks of back and forth lines to get you started on your free motion journey.
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Free Motion Quilting 101 - Loops
Gain confidence with your Free Motion skills in Ellen's Free Motion Quilting 101 Series. In this course delve into loops by taking your cursive handwriting to the longarm.
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Free Motion Quilting 101 - Meandering
Gain confidence with your Free Motion skills in Ellen's Free Motion Quilting 101 Series. In this course master your meandering for a classic fill that you will be able to use as allovers or in custom work.
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Free Motion Quilting 101 - Paisley
Gain confidence with your Free Motion skills in Ellen's Free Motion Quilting 101 Series. Paisleys are great tear drop shapes to have in your free motion library of designs.
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Free Motion Quilting 101 - Swirls
Gain confidence with your Free Motion skills in Ellen's Free Motion Quilting 101 Series. All quilters love swirls! Learn the basics of the curves needed for quilting swirls.
Glimmer
Learn to use the Super Sidekick Ruler to create the Glimmer quilt. A perfect starting project before diving into the Gravity BOM.
Handi Quilter Machine Updates
Short video lessons showing how to update your Handi Quilter machines.
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Hexie Quilt Class (05-2023)
Join Ellen in learning how to create hexagon quilt blocks in this free demonstration style class.
Holiday Make It On The Longarm Projects
Join the Dynamic Duo as they put their heads together and do some Christmas Projects on the longarm.
How Do I Quilt This? Combination Quilt
Join Ellen in quilting her combination appliqué, patchwork quilt. She uses Pro-Stitcher Designer, Pro-Stitcher, Free Motion, and Ruler work on this quilt. She walks you through the process in choosing designs and techniques for large negative space.
How Do I Quilt This? Decisions to Make Before Quilting
Learn six decisions you need to make before starting your next quilt.
How Do I Quilt This? The Sampler Quilt
Learn the process to quilt a sampler quilt, a quilt with multiple block designs and block sizes. Ellen uses free motion and ruler work on this quilt but the concepts can be applied to computerized quilting.
How to Select a Laptop for your Quilting Needs
Learn how to select a laptop that will meet your quilting needs and more.
How To Tame an Unruly Quilt
Quilt tops should be flat, but as we know all quilters have their "First Quilt." It might be a slight ruffle or some large waves, but with Ellen's help you can tackle that quilt and finish it with the same amount of love that went into it.
HQ Cable Ruler
Use the HQ Cable ruler to create a braid design in your borders.
HQ Candy Ruler
Learn tips for working with keyhole ruler shapes, create strips of the ribbon candy design, and take the ruler further by quilting flowers with the HQ Candy. A bonus chapter is included on how to combine three different rulers on a single quilt.
HQ Catchin' Rays
Learn how to use the HQ Catchin' Rays ruler to create spirals, sash and block designs.
HQ Concave Curves Ruler
Learn to use the HQ Concave Curve ruler to create curved designs in your borders
HQ Curvy Ruler
With the HQ Curvy ruler, learn how to quilt one of the most useful quilting techniques: the continuous curve. Ellen shows more design ideas with the HQ Curvy, including a bonus chapter on how to combine three different rulers on a single quilt.
HQ Diamond Ruler
Use the HQ Diamond Ruler to create large diamond designs in your borders.
HQ Feelin' Groovy
Learn to use the Feelin' Groovy ruler to create piano keys.
HQ Flip Side Ruler
Learn how to use the HW Flip Side for curved cross hatch and border work.
HQ Flower Power Ruler
Learn to use the HQ Flower Power ruler to design wreaths, edge to edge designs, and patchwork.
HQ Leafy Ruler
In this course Ellen shows you how to quilt multiple designs with the HQ Leafy. Learn how to quilt leaves and petals with the keyhole shape. Take these techniques further to quilt flowers, ovals and more in sashes and quilt blocks.
HQ On Point Ruler
Learn to use the HQ On Point ruler to create cross hatching, border designs, and more.
HQ Paisley Ruler
Learn to use the HQ Paisley in creating wreath and border designs.
HQ Peace Out
Learn to use this multifunctional HQ Peace Out ruler to ditch blocks, clamshell designs, and more.
HQ Pointed Arc Ruler
Use the HQ Pointed Arc ruler to learn to breakdown a design to fit evenly in your border.
HQ Righty Ruler
Ellen shows you how to quilt with both sides of the HQ Righty ruler for ditching a block, creating sash designs, and how to fill an area. A bonus chapter is included on how to combine three different rulers on a single quilt.
HQ Swish Ruler
Learn to use the HQ Swish ruler to create ribbons and border designs.
HQ Triangles Ruler
Learn how to quilt with the HQ Triangles Ruler. Ellen shows you how to quilt more than triangles! Use the keyhole shape to quilt inside triangles, quilt pinwheels, & more design ideas.
HQ Twirly Ruler
In this course learn how to take this fun twirl shape into multiple quilting motifs. Ellen shows you how to quilt with the HQ Twirly ruler with wreaths, hearts, sashes, vines, blocks, fills and more.
Load Quilts the MK Way
Learn how MK loads her quilts in this in-depth course. MK will show you all the tools, tips, tricks and techniques that she uses to make loading accurate, precise and fast.
Loading the Loft Frame
How to load quilts on the Handi Quilter Loft frame.
Log Cabin Piecing for Quilting Play
Learn to use the Log Cabin Trim Tool by Creative Grids.
Longarm Ruler Quilting 101
In this free introduction course learn which tools and accessories you need to start on your ruler quilting journey. Ellen gives you her best intro tips and advice on longarm rulers, machine settings, and how to ruler ditch a quilt block.
Make It On The Longarm
Our longarms are used for finishing quilt tops. There is "sew" much more we can do with them. In this course, I will introduce different projects created on the longarm. Some projects will be done 100% on the LA. Some will include piecing. Enjoy
Meet The Dynamic Duo From MK Quilts
In March of 2022, Ellen and I did the Instagram Quilt Fest (#IGQuiltfest2022). It was a 31-day online challenge. We did ours in video form. Hope you enjoy learning a bit more about your MK Quilts' Dynamic Duo.
Meet the MK Team
MK Quilts is much more than your typical local quilt shop. Melissa shares all about all the various services offered.
Moxie Monday Replays - 2021
This course is from 2021. The monthly webinar replays where we discuss all things Moxie! From machine basics to set up and maintenance.
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day with MK Quilts - 2021
Join us for a sew along with instruction on National "Sew a Jelly Roll" Day - Saturday, September 18th when we will be completing the Showering Stars pattern by Robin Pickens. Find full details in the first chapter.
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National Sew a Jelly Roll Day with MK Quilts - 2022
Join MK Quilts as we celebrate National Jelly Roll Day! Melissa and Becky will be brining you a LIVE virtual session on Saturday, 9/17/2022. The quick and easy pattern ensures success for all levels. Sign up today!
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day with MK Quilts - 2023
Join MK Quilts as we celebrate National Jelly Roll Day! Zelda and Becky will be brining you a LIVE virtual session on Saturday, 9/16/2023. The quick and easy pattern ensures success for all levels. Sign up today!
New Owner Training
New Owner Training Course. This is for the new machine (or machine with Pro-Stitcher) owner. We run through the basics and some best practices.
Options & Choices for Raw Edge Machine Applique
Learn about the many options for cutting applique shapes as well as selecting threads and stitch patterns. Explanations will be presented to identify why you may want to use certain methods in certain situations.
Programming Your Handlebar Buttons
A quick video showing how to program the buttons on your adjustable handlebars.
Quick Machine Tips and Tricks with MK
When you've been quilting as long as I have, you come to know our wonderful HQ machines very thoroughly. Let me share with you some of the best machine-related tips and tricks. MK :)
Quilting Play #1 -- The MK and EA Way - The Orange Quilt
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt it. The MK Way. And the EA Way.
Quilting Play #2 -- The MK and EA Way - Lime Quilt
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt It. The MK Way and the EA Way.
Quilting Play #3 -- The MK and EA Way - The Red Quilt
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt it. The MK Way. And the EA Way.
Quilting Play #4 -- The MK and EA Way - Sycamore
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt it. The MK Way. And the EA Way.
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Quilting Play #4 -- MK's Sycamore No. 2
This smaller, table-runner, sized Sycamore quilt was quilted by MK on an Amara. Giving others with shorter throat-depth machines, the opportunity to accomplish this stunning quilting layout.
Quilting Play #5 -- The MK and EA Way - Patchwork Christmas
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt It. The MK Way and the EA Way. Patchwork Christmas quilt. Pattern by Judi Madsen.
Quilting Play #6 -- the MK and EA Way - Star Crossed
Melissa and Ellen are at it again in the next installment of the popular Quilting Play series. Join them as they tackle quilting this sunning Star Crossed pattern - both in their own unique way.
Quilting Play #7 -- The MK and EA Way - Meadowland (March 2023)
1 Quilt. 2 Ways to Quilt It. The MK Way and the EA Way. Meadowland quilt, pattern by Then Came June.
Quilting Play #8 -- The MK and EA Way - The Log Cabin
Melissa and Ellen are at it again in the next installment of the popular Quilting Play series. Join them as they tackle quilting the Country Retreat Log Cabin pattern using the Log Cabin Trim Tool - both in their own unique way. (May 2024)
Quilting Play #9 - Woven Friendships (2025)
Melissa and Ellen, plus Paco, are back for the 9th installment of the popular Quilting Play series. Join them as they tackle quilting Woven Friendships Quilt. Make the same quilt and follow along with them. (2025)
Sewing Machine Mat Tutorial
Learn how to make a sewing machine mat in this quick tutorial with Ellen Ault!
Stephanie's Quilt Hoist System
Stephanie and George Baker show how to install a unique quilt hanging system using simple supplies.
The Parables Quilt Along
A journey to a sampler quilt made from blocks inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ through his parables. Join MK, Becky and Pastor Dave for a journey in quilting and faith.
Turning the Quilt
Paco demonstrates her efficient technique for turning the quilt on the frame in ClearView mode, allowing her to quilt long borders easily.
Updating the Moxie
How to make updates on your Handi Quilter Moxie machine.
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Using the Handi Quilter Bobbin Winder
Leery of loading? Boggled by bobbins? Learn how to quickly and easily load your own bobbins using the Handi Quilter bobbin winder.
Frequently Asked Questions:
We hate to see you leave, but if for some reason you need to cancel, simply go to MY ACCOUNT>BILLING and click the CANCEL button. If you cancel in the middle of a month, your membership will stay active until the end of your monthly subscription period. Note that if you decide to rejoin later, you will have to pay the listed membership rate at the time of rejoining.
No, your monthly subscription rate will be locked in to the price you pay at enrollment. As long as you stay enrolled in a membership bundle, your price will not go up. Owners who purchased their longarm from MK Quilts and received free membership in the appropriate bundle will be locked into that bundle price at the time of enrollment.
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