Try this http://daystyledesigns.com, I love her web sight. The fillers are really creative, and there are plenty of them.
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So many great suggestions here, I will keep my eye on this thread. Thanks for starting it.
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I think the secret to feathers might be to sketch yourself a "spine" or center line of the area you want to be a feather, sort of a wavy curve,
then go along and fill in with the loops of the feathers. I am certain there might be some site that shows how to do this, and would give a good start to learning how to do this beautiful quilting style. |
Originally Posted by hazeljane
I find spirals easier than meandering- I can make them in rows, or random in size and space. I also like pebbling- I like the way it looks when it is washed.
Can you describe how you do "pebbling"? I think I know what it looks like - lots of small bubbles - but, do you just keep sewing in circles? are the circles kind of the same size? I can't quite figure it out... Thanks! |
Pebbling is done in circles, and they are of varying size to fill up a space, it looks great and I love to do it, the trick is to try stay on the same lines. It just takes practice. Remember to have fun.
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I have found that doing a curvy leaf vine is quite easy and goes really fast...I especially like it in the borders. Also, bows and ribbons are quite fun and not too difficult.
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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?
This is a table runner that I used to practice on! [ATTACH=CONFIG]74278[/ATTACH] |
I read somewhere to draw your design on "Press n Seal" plastic wrap and "stick" it to your quilt and sew over it. I tried it and it works pretty well and tears away easily. It's much easier than using tissue paper which slides all over or chalk that seams to disappear and I can't see it well.
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Colleen thanks for the tip. k3n love your quilt.
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Thanks everybody!! I have only done SID and need to move up :D:D
Great thread. Me too. I'm still fairly new to quilting (2 years) and have only done SID. Well I did get "fancy" once and put "X's" in the squares! LOL |
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