For a long time I've tried to figure out a way to capture the look of knitting in a free motion quilting design. Here's my first try which I'm calling Knit Stitch:
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Difficulty Level - Beginner. This is really an easy design, but I found that it looks a lot better if you keep the rows of "v" shapes close together.
Filler Design Type - Edge to Edge. This is a design that works from one edge of your quilting space to the other, so this is a design that will work really well in open areas, like your sashing.
Directional texture - 2 directions. If you space the rows out, you can definitely see a noticeable horizontal or vertical texture.
Suggestions for Use - You know what would be a cool project to make with this design? A small lap quilt, about the size of an alfgan. Stitch it with Knit Stitch and it will be like a knitted, quilted blanket all rolled into one!
Back of Knit Stitch
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.
Let's go Quilt!
Leah Day
3 comments:
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I Leah I have just discovered you blog, It is wonderful, you make it look so easy. Can you tell me what kind of maching you are using as your foot seems to allow you to see more clearly where you are gong next.
Hi Lynn,
The answers to your questions can be found under the Frequently Asked Questions area of the blog.
I actually had to modify the foot, so definitely read the whole article at:
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2009/09/quilting-tools-and-machine-setup.html
Let's go quilt!
Leah Day
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