Day 2 - Etch n' Sketch

On to Day 2 with a fun little quilting filler that my husband named "Etch n' Sketch" because the shape reminded him of the pictures you can draw with that classic toy.

This free motion stitch is another that looks good in small places, but is also very versatile. If you increased the size dramatically, Etch n' Sketch would look great as a large continuous quilting design over the surface of a whole quilt.

Inspiration - Honestly, an Etch n' Sketch did not influence this quilting design despite its name. I was thinking of the lines in a pac man maze (yes! one of my favorite video games).

Difficulty Level - Beginner / Intermediate. Again, the big issue with this filler, like Shadow Waves, is keeping your quilting lines straight and the distance between them even and consistent.

If your space is large or you can't seem to keep the lines straight, mark it! Marking is not the end of the world. Just make sure you use a water soluble marker.

Directional Texture - 2 directions. This is absolutely either a horizontal or vertical quilting filler. It has very little flashy movement so this could easily work as a background filler.

Suggestions for Use - Oooo...This filler would look awesome with oriental print fabrics. It would also look great in water areas (very placid water like a pond) or as background anywhere on a quilt.

Feel free to use this filler designs in your quilts,
but if anyone asks, tell them where you learned it from!