Good Morning, Quilters and Doodlers!
Last week we doodled circles of different sizes and we filled the inside of the circles. See Staggered Circles HERE
This week we will start with Staggered Circles again, but let’s leave the center blank and design the outside of the circles.
First, draw lines equidistant apart on a sheet of paper. This helps keep the pattern from looking too random.
Then add staggered circles in a variety of sizes.
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Add shapes to the outside of the circles. Create a variety of petal shapes to design your own flowers.
Then switch gears (pun intended). Add shapes to the outside to make gear like designs and patterns that don’t look like flowers.
How many different designs can YOU create?
Small changes can create dramatic differences in the overall design.
Choose one or two favorites and repeat this exercise alternating the two designs.
Stitch your favorite on a sample fat quarter!
Doodlers make better quilters…
And stay awake during boring football games!
#MinnesotaMiracle=TooExcitingtoDoodle!
Your ChicagoBears-TurnedVikings Fan,
Lori
PS…If you like these motifs and tips, be sure to check out my book, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 or any of my Craftsy Videos!
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