Stitch from border to border horizontally and vertically. Stabilize the blocks with stitch-in-the-ditch quilting or free motion quilted wavy lines over the seam lines. Let’s set that image aside for a moment and consider how we might quickly machine tie a baby quilt. Tied quilts conjures up images of polyester quilts with acrylic yarn ties…(Don’t, laugh–I bet a few of YOU made one too!) She covers everything from the parts of the walking foot to how to manage a large quilt on a small machine. (50% off – for a limited time for readers of The Inbox Jaunt) Jacquie is a phenomenal quilter and a great teacher. Grids are another example of walking foot quilting and are often used on Traditional quilts including appliqué quilts.įor more on these techniques, try Jacquie Gering’s Craftsy video: Creative Quilting with Your Walking Foot. Stitch converging lines to create focal points and highlight areas of the quilt. This type of quilting adds interesting geometric patterns and has a Modern flair. If you’re not ready for free motion quilting, use a walking foot to stitch straight lines, wavy lines or concentric circles. Need a boy’s motif or stitching a Halloween quilt? Starry Night is a perfect motif and easier than stippling! Again, be sure to use the right thread for the job–lightweight and low-contrast for a texture-only effect. Or try the more sophisticated, Nora’s Rose on the quilt for your Grandmother. For example, stitch Flower Power (it’s’s easier than stippling) on any floral or girl’s quilt. If you plan to use an allover or edge-to-edge motif, choose one that matches the quilt, the recipient, or is personal to you. (More coming soon-in How to Ruin a Quilt with Thread)Ĭhoose a Motif with Character or Personality If you choose a heavy thread, in a contrasting color, the stippling will be very obvious and will fight the piecework or appliqué below. In this case, use a light weight thread (60wt or finer) in a low-contrast color. If you have chosen an allover motif–an Edge to Edge pattern as the long-armers call it- I assume your quilting goal is to create a light texture. I don’t have a quick answer for you, but I am formulating some ideas on how to best teach this important skill. Choosing “the right motif” is a challenge for everyone. It is obvious from your responses that we need to go beyond the step-by-step Tuesday Tutorials. Continually ask yourself questions like: “How will I quilt this? What color thread will I use? What motifs will look best? Quilting should not be an afterthought. Quilting should be considered during every phase of the quilt-making process, from pattern and fabric selection onward. I want to nudge everyone to spend a little more time thinking about the quilting design. Thank you so much for your thoughtful responses to yesterday’s post, How to Ruin Your Quilt with Stippling.
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