Oh yes! Quilting in the hoop. Some designs are intended for exactly this purpose. You use the design as the quilting. One common way is with a "quilt square" motif.
But you can use most any outline shape this way, even if not made specifically for quilting, as they will look much the same on front and back. Just try a sample first to see if it looks nice on front/back, or if any changes need to be made, and use good, matching thread on both sides. Last year I used an outline of an old station wagon and repeated it across the quilt to secure the quilt layers. It was fun and very unique for him.
There is a process called edge-to-edge or endless embroidery that allows you to fill your largest hoop with a design, then rehoop and continue down the entire length of the quilt. Lots of great ideas out there for quilting in the hoop. Plenty of tutorials on YouTube and pictures on Pinterest.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 11-21-2019 at 09:32 AM.
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