Day 19 - Checkerboard

YAY! Day 19 is here, it's September 1st and my son starts back to preschool!

I'm extremely excited because as wonderful as the summertime is, I really like schedules, organization, and the simple joy of being busy.

Speaking of busy, I've got a new free motion design for you today called Checkerboard:Yes, I know it looks like I cheated on the rules and marked the starting lines, but I didn't. Seriously. Watch the video and see:

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Inspiration: I was pondering Circuit Board and wondering if I stuck with the same idea: straight, intersecting lines, but what would happen if I put the whole thing on a grid?

Thus Checkerboard was born!

Difficultly Level: Intermediate. Getting the lines right to start can be tricky, but otherwise this is a fairly easy piece to fill.

Directional Texture: This is a very attention getting design, so although I don't think it has full directional texture, we're going to have to call it something different, maybe "Attention Getting"?

Suggestions for Use: The lines draw your eye, so you'll want to put this design where you don't mind a little distraction. So placing it behind a very complicated applique block would be a bad idea. Maybe in the sashing or over simple, pieced blocks like 9 patches.

Back of CheckerBoardFeel free to use this free motion filler designs in your quilts,
and send in a picture to show it off.

Happy Quilting!

Leah Day

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