I thought I would show a bit of the steps in deciding how and what I will FMQ on a top with bold colors and simple block pattern.
I measured each block = 7" square. Then I drew 25 square (5 blocks x5 blocks) and laid Press N Seal over the center 9 blocks. With a sharpie I began experimenting. --- once the grandkiddoes drive back home for the start of the school year, I will hook up the scanner and post those pics ----
The client wanted a fresh yellow thread and So Fine # 496 was perfect!
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| Linda Taylor's Arch Guide --- one of my oft used FMQ tools. |
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| I started by using Linda Taylor's Arch Guide to go corner to corner in both directions to establish the framework. |
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| Then I filled in the corners with 3-1-3 petals. |
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| I wanted to make the FMQing create false negative space, ie another layer to an otherwise predictable block pattern. So I added echo arcs that created center diamond shapes which I filled with simple lines. |
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| Nothing fancy but a good reminder that your FMQing does not have to parrot the block. The inner petals have harmony with the fabrics and wedding theme. BTW, I love Press N Seal because I can experiment on design ideas without thread ripping...! |
4 comments:
Pretty quilt with pretty quilting. Press'n'seal? For the quilting motifs? I have never heard of this before. Does it remove easily afterward without disrupting the stitches? I am going to have to experiment with this. I will be using scraps for my experimenting, though, before I get brave enough to ever approach a finished quilt top with a sharpie even if there is a plastic shield over it ... :) Pat
Oh, no --- I use Press N Seal on my to scale DRAWINGS of the quilt blocks. It is a most excellent way to experiment your FMQ designs on the "blocks."
Though I have peeled it off the paper drafts and stitched right through it onto the quilt top. It comes right off the quilt and I have never had the sharpie transfer via needle or needle holes onto the fabric.
Working up the stitching design is something I love to develop, modify, and modify again before the needle ever pierces the quilt top.
Beautiful colors and quilting!
It is fun to quilt customers' colorful quilts that I would not be bold enough to use myself. It stretches me and I gain new appreciation for boldness.
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