I was never a "doodler" before this project, but now it's a constant habit because I never know when a doodle will turn into another free motion quilting design! Pine Needles was just such design that started it's life as a humble doodle:
Inspiration: When creating this design, I was actually thinking back to Tree Roots, one of my favorite designs so far.I wondered what would happen if the lines were all straight and longer. Out of that curiosity, a new filler design was born!
Difficulty Level: Beginner / Intermediate. This design does require straight lines and lots traveling, but if that's something you've been struggling with, use this filler to help you work on those skills!
Directional Texture: 2 directions. This design looks great set vertically, but could also work horizontally over any quilting space.
Suggestions for Use: Because this design requires the initial starting line or "spine" of the needles, you won't want to place this over a huge area of your quilt just because it will be very difficult to quilt a long line perfectly straight without marking it.
Instead, place this design over short distances, like placed horizontally in your quilt sashing, for an eye catching texture in a small space.
Back of Pine Needles
Feel free to use this free motion filler designs in your quilts,
Feel free to use this free motion filler designs in your quilts,and send in a picture to show it off.
Happy Quilting!
Leah Day
5 comments:
I really like this one. It's a great eye catcher. I'm sure my lines wouldn't be straight, but that's OK with me :)
Just what I needed for a Xmas table runner I'm getting ready to quilt. I'll let you know how it goes.
I just found your blog through I believe a HQ 16 forum website and really like what you are doing! I just bought a HQ Fusion and I'm going to join along with you in your day to day free motion quilting as I'm sure it will really help! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Laura T
Hi Leah! Your designs are fabulous - I belong to 6 quilting groups and you're all over all of 'em. You do know that you're doing all the prep work for a book, right? I'd LOVE to see you in print a year from now!
Thanks Ladies!
Robin - Don't worry about your lines being straight! Wavy lines would actually make this look entirely different. That's another variation I'll add next week.
Wordmama - Terrific! Shoot me the photo when it's done. I can't wait to see it!
Laura - That's terrific about your new machine. This is definitely the place to be to learn new designs!
Linda - Yes, I've heard from many quilters all over the world. It seems to have taken off in the last 10 days or so.
The forum response is overwhelming - thank everyone for posting about the project!
I'm planning on putting all the designs into a book. Just waiting for a prospective publisher to find me!
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