With Easter less than a week away–it’s time to start decorating eggs! I’d like to say this is a less messy version of traditional egg decorating, but if you took one glance at my sewing studio…
Start by sketching an oval on paper to use as a pattern…Then draw several eggs on to your fabric–rotating them at different angles. You might like to overlap the eggs and tuck a few behind the rest…
In order to stitch the eggs, begin at the top and stitch all the way around and back to your starting point. Be bold! If you hesitate at all, you’ll end up with a bumpy egg–see below:
For the basic egg, begin with a small circle at the top..then just stitch curves right to left, back and forth to give the egg contour…
If you’re feeling a little more adventurous…add a spiral at the top…
and then add scallops. Try to keep the scallops following your contour lines.
Now that was fun, so let’s add loops!
…and why not swirls?
But don’t stop there…
In less time than it takes to make an omelet, you’ll have a dozen Easter eggs embellished!
Now we need an Easter Bunny to hide our gorgeous eggs…
Tomorrow: Free Motion Quilted Bunnies
29 comments
ipatchandquilt
Thank you for this great tutorial! I will be “studying” your blog the next days! I am looking forward to it!
Esther
theinboxjaunt
Woohoo! So very glad you found us! Can’t wait to see your Easter eggs!
Amy DeCesare
Amazing! I’ve just found your blog from The Crafty Quilter’s feature, and I’m pinning this lovely post. I’ll be back to read more as soon as I can!
theinboxjaunt
I’m delighted that you are here and we’ve had this opportunity to “meet”. Thanks for pinning-that really helps me!
Linda June Wilson
You have captured my heart! This is what I was wanting all along (in the back of my mind). Thanks for sharing; I’m inspired!!
theinboxjaunt
I am thrilled that you are inspired by this work. I am so glad our paths have crossed. Please check back often–Tuesdays are tutorial days and I have so much more planned!
Elizabeth
Those are great! Thanks for sharing.
theinboxjaunt
Hope you have time to give them a try!
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Julie C.
I have just discovered your blog and this is my kind of Easter egg decorating! These are so very cute. Thank you for sharing. I am definitely a new follower!
Lynette
Lori, these are so awesome!
a big fan
you should do a book!
mtetar
For me this unique and one of a kind. Great job. http://projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com
theinboxjaunt
Thank you!
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mtetar
You’re welcome, Mtetar
Virginia
What a great idea. I can see doing this on a table runner. Must get busy if I’m to get it done for Easter Sunday dinner.
theinboxjaunt
They are very quick and easy–If you do get started on a tablerunner–leave room for the Easter Bunnies–tutorial tomorrow!
Carolina
Boy, are those cute! Very inspiring.
theinboxjaunt
Easy, too!–
Pat
Love the egg designs! You are so clever, I would never have thought about quilting eggs………. and no calories.
theinboxjaunt
or cholesterol!
MaryBeth
You are so generous to give us these lessons!! I have been doing more free motion playing since finding your blog. Thank you!! And Happy Easter!
theinboxjaunt
You are so welcome! I’m glad you are doing more free motion–it can be so much fun. Please help me spread the word!
Ferne
Amazing! You have the greatest ideas and make it all look so easy…thanks for sharing your talents and helping me to find my own creativity!
theinboxjaunt
Thanks for your kind words, Ferne! I’m am thrilled that you are having fun with free motion quilting!
theinboxjaunt
Thanks so much for the “shout out”!
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