Hi, I'm Lindy.
I'm new to this message board. I have a question regarding designs for machine quilting. I have made 1 quilt so far and used the basic stitch in the ditch method. I now am starting a second quilt and realized that I don't know how to do anything else! How do I put a design on the fabric to quilt it, where can I find these designs, and how does it work? I know, lots of questions but if you could help me at all I would greatly appreciate it.

have you come across Leah Day's work? This may be helpful...

http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...nd-design.html

Yes, she's wonderful. Here's my problem. I don't trust myself enough to freehand the design onto the quilt. I was looking for ways to possibly put the design onto the fabric so that I could quilt it that way. I did see all of Leah's books and DVD's along with her webiste. I will look at all those. thanks.

I have a friend who prints out simple designs on a thin paper (she uses thin newsprint drawing paper for children), pins it in place and then sews right over the paper.

Welcome from Louisiana:) Stencils are a good way also.
http://www.quiltingstencils.com

These are so pretty!! thanks for the great idea.

what a great idea!!

Great blog, thanks for sharing!

welcome from minnesota. hope you get this dilemma resolved. :)

The stencil company moved to a location that is about 10 minutes from where I work. If you live in the area and call ahead, they will let you bring your quilt to the shop and help you pick out stencils! They are so nice and helpful!!