FMQ - Thin Border Suggestions Needed
Today I looked at the quilts I have made for Project Linus and decided I really need to add to the quilting.
I have only ever used Stitch-in the-Ditch but I now think it’s time I tried something different. I have watch a lot of tutorials on YouTube etc and have been practicing and am beginning to get the hang of meandering and stippling but I think the next step is that I try something on an actual quilt. I want to FMQ on the thin (2 inch) borders that I have put on a couple of the quilts but I’m not sure if meandering would work. I will be using a small domestic sewing machine. Any suggested on how to ‘take the plunge’ would be really appreciated. |
Try doing loops or long e’s.
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Try this one in a thin border.
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I sometimes do strings of flowers in these narrow vertical areas. Just do a curvy line and then some "petals" before continuing with another curvy line. Another thing to do is a straight line broken up with a "snail" circle that continues to another straight line. Good luck - you'll do just fine!
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Check our Queen of Remnants on YouTube particularly vine border and faux geese.
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I just do squiggly lines and a few loops.
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my "go-to" is the wishbone like Watson showed. But another one you could use is a ribbon--do a gently curving line, at the end do a notch like a ribbon, and then go back over the line, and cross over right before you get to each curve. Practice on paper--you'll be able to do more than you think!
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I like to do loop de loops. They go fast and look cute.
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Thank you for your suggestions.
I eventually plucked up the courage to attempt something similar to Watson’s idea. All I can say is every loop is a different shape and size, there’s not two stitches the same length and the lines are crooked - but it’s my first attempt and it’s staying put! |
Originally Posted by Moira in N.E. England
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Thank you for your suggestions.
I eventually plucked up the courage to attempt something similar to Watson’s idea. All I can say is every loop is a different shape and size, there’s not two stitches the same length and the lines are crooked - but it’s my first attempt and it’s staying put! |
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