Spirals are one of the basic shapes that become the foundation of many free motion quilting designs. Traveling in to a center and back out again becomes hypnotic. But there are some quilts that beg for a more angular design. I decided to play a bit in a quilt that features large snowball blocks.
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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...
Free Motion Monday – Spiral Rose
May Flowers are here! I have an easy free motion quilting design to complement your floral quilt. This design works well in a single block or as a large central motif.
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This is my Garden Twister quilt, made from a variety of floral prints. Fo...
Free Motion Monday – Sometimes, simple is best
Quilting involves a lot of decisions, from fabrics to pattern choices, and finally the quilting design. If you are sending your top to someone else for the quilting, you should have a discussion about the type of design you want. A simple quilting design may be more appropriate than heirloom quilt...
Free Motion Monday – Arizona’s Flag
Making a postage stamp quilt, with thousands of tiny pieces, was on my bucket list when buzz started about Arizona's Centennial anniversary of statehood celebration.
The resulting quilt had 2,012 pieces in honor of our state birthday in 2012. I will tell the whole story in a future post, but tod...