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Free Motion Monday – Curls

Free motion quilting is my favorite step in the process of making a quilt.  Early in my quilting journey, I took a class from Gina Perkes and learned to stitch free motion curls.  The curl has become my go-to filler design and it shows up in some variation in most of my quilts. Once you build a coll...

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Free Motion Monday – Follow the Fabric

Where do you find inspiration for your free motion quilting?  If the quilt contains classic blocks or soft colors, traditional feathers add a touch of elegance.  If there are busy, bold prints then the quilting details may not be noticeable so a simple meander might be the best choice.  And sometime...

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Free Motion Monday – A BIG Daisy

Quilts have many purposes...to provide comfort and warmth, a gift on a special occasion or as a piece of art.  One goal of free motion quilting is to invite the viewer to take a second look.  Designs don't have to be intricate, although some talented quilters can stitch fabulous designs that are ver...

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