I'm in a stippling rut...everybody loves it though!
07-20-2010, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by k3n
There's a book by Sally Terry called 'Hooked on Feathers' which shows a great technique to make feathers without backtracking. I practiced a lot on paper first, this really helps with all FMQ - but I find this method much easier than the conventional back tracking feathers?
I have always wanted to try to do feathers but for some reason I am a little intimidated by them. Dont know why they can not be any harder than laying out a set of flames on a H-D tank. :roll:
But practicing on paper is the easiest and best way to learn how to do any FMQ. I always practice on butcher paper in my studio to see if my ideas will flow just right.
The next quilt I am working on will be a hot rod themed quilt for my Dads Christmas present and the quilting will be multiple layer flames within flames. Which should be really easy to quilt continually.
And thank you for the links they were really helpful!!
Billy
07-21-2010, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Dee
I too get sacred to try feathers. And I love the look of them the best. I may try it and none are the same in reality.
07-23-2010, 06:26 PM
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I have done some machine quilting with pattern copied on the copier, pinned to the qilt, and stitched through the paper then torn paper off. There is not as much shifting of the layers and my drawing ability is nil so not necessary to try. I did a chain on the borders and it was really quick to quilt the full length of the quilt this way.
07-23-2010, 07:36 PM
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I love a large meander, stippling,FMQ, whatever you want to call it, I have done 40 quilts using this method and I never get tired of doing it or seeing it. Once in a while I will do some straight line stitch about 1/4 - 3/8" away from the seam and I like that also.
04-23-2012, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
I have to admit I'm tired of stippling. I either hand quilt or machine stipple. I have not tried anything else because this seems to be the IT thing. I do love it when I'm done and so does everybody else, but it's all I do. I started to tie a quilt today just to try something different. I need ideas for other machine quilting patterns.
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