Originally Posted by MomtoBostonTerriers
I am a new quilter and am trying to teach myself to stipple. I have a Bernina BSR, so that should make the task easy. I find it very hard to make the stitches uniform in length, but even harder is how to "create" the stipple pattern. I've read tons of books that contain lots of good advice. I just finished practicing on 14 quilt sandwiches (about 22 x 22 inches each) that will eventually become Christmas stockings, and my stippling has improved about 1 percent.
I am such a linear thinker with not a creative bone in my body and I'm wondering if I will ever catch on to this seemingly simple aspect of quilting.
Any advice? Is there such a thing as a personal stippling coach?
Sit down with pencil and paper and draw for a while. Just doodle stippling lines - and you DON"T have to worry about crossing them - it's OK! Your brain will get more familiar with the motion and your quilting will be more relaxed and easier to do. Oh yes, and have a beer first! :)