Successful Free-motion Machine Quilting

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A quilting motif such as Scalloped Teardrop Quilting is very flexible and can be adapted to fit any space on your quilt. Follow these guidelines for successful free-motion machine quilting.

  • For variety across your quilt, change the direction of your quilting motif frequently.



  • When making the teardrops, frequently change the direction of the first teardrop so some will loop from right to left and some from left to right. This will change the side of the motif where the quilting will end and will aid in traveling across your quilt.




  • As you're quilting the scallops around the teardrops, stop anywhere along the second row and start quilting in another direction if desired.




  • To fill a small space on your quilt, quilt 1 or 2 teardrops.

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    USER COMMENTS

    I appreciate all your helpful suggestions and keep up all the hard work. Sharon
    re: Jan/Feb '03 (no. 89) issue
    Jandohall, Facets was included in our recent Quiltmaker's Favorites Spring '09 issue. You can purchase it here: http://www.quiltersvillage.com/store/products/QM20309
    Jan/Feb '03 (no.89) issue
    does anyone have a copy of the pattern "facets" that was in issue 89?
    PRINTER VERSION
    I AGREE WITH LAS 447 I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PICTURES. IS THERE SOFTWARE WE NEED TO DOWN LOAD? IF SO WHERE DO WE GET IT?
    Printable version
    Printable version was very light. Would be very nice to have pictures
    No Pictures
    Love to free motion. And, would love to see the pictures.
    Successfull Free Motion
    Only one picture! Could you post the rest?
    Pictures
    Are you able to re-post with the pictures?
    Pictures
    Good information but no pictures. Slojane
    I agree no picture! Corky
    Linus 2000 Pattern "Warm Wishes"
    If anyone has this pattern would they please post it.
    photos not showing
    The quilt pattern is showing, just not the ones below it.
    same here
    Likewise, I can't see the pictures. Good information on the text, though.
    can't see pictures
    Would love this if I could see the picture instead of red X where picture should be -

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