Good Morning, Quilters and Doodlers!
First, I’d like to thank all of you who have signed up for my new (and only) Craftsy video! If you haven’t had a chance to sign up yet, the 50% off link in my sidebar will be available through Monday, August 17th!
I’m delighted that so many of you have watched many of the lessons already! Please consider leaving a review on the Craftsy platform AND as soon as you can POST A PHOTO of your work…even if you are a beginner–we want to see YOUR progress!
TABLET DOODLES FOR THE CRAFTSY LESSONS
Throughout the video, I doodle before I sew each motif. For the purposes of video instruction, I use a Wacom Cintiq Tablet throughout the class. Back at the ranch, I always doodle on paper–loose leaf, notebooks, etc.
I like the “tooth” of markers on paper.
DOODLE LESSON: CHANGE ONE THING
Today we are continuing our series, Better Quilting Through Doodling.
(Find all previous doodle lessons HERE.)
I have an EASY RECIPE for doodling today:
Change One Thing!
Start with a simple shape like a house. Then add or change one thing.
Contineu adding and changing…
Keep it simple. Soon you will have a design you really like!
Try trees.
Push your imagination—one thing at a time!
Can you imagine a quilt with one of your doodles?
This tree is screaming to me to quilt:
Start with any simple shape.
Use one of the Free Motion Quilt Tutorials as a prompt…
like the Anchor from this week.
Change one thing…then keep going!
I’d love to hear how this works for YOU!Happy Doodling and Happy Quilting!
Lori
PS.. The background quilt is an example of a Diagonal Composition (see Craftsy video). It was stitched on my BERNINA 770QE with Aurifil cotton in the bobbin and Sulky rayon 40wt on top.
PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only. Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com. Thanks!
10 comments
Cindy Anderson
Doodling really does help with muscle memory too! Sometimes I fill pages and pages of paper with repeating quilting stitches. Great job!
Ness
So I’ve doodled mindlessly my entire life…during lit and history class in school (oops!) and mostly while on the phone or just sitting as an adult. But I have to be careful now as I’ll get so into doodling my fmq designs and my creative side takes over I’ll forget to listen or talk to however called me….OOPS again! LOL!
Jo
Thanks a lot Lori! I sat down for 15 minutes after work and decided to ” preview ” your class and now I’ve been here so long it’s too late for yard work! You really are an enabler for all of us procrastinators out here!
Seriously, I’m really enjoying both your class and your blog. The class is a great companion to your blog. And 50% off was an unexpected gift. Thanks!
Lori Kennedy
I’m an enabler…my garden is a disgrace this year. Enjoy the class–the garden will be there next spring!
artbythe bay
OK did my homework and posted a review and a project on Craftsy for you! It’s the least I could do after the months of enjoyment I’ve secretly enjoyed here at the Inbox Jaunt! Best wishes from a fan on Cape Cod. <3
Lori Kennedy
Thank you so much for posting on Craftsy and for the nice review! I love Cape Cod–but isn’t there something in the news this week about “Jaws”!
Rosemaryflower
doodling houses is so fun! and trees too
Lori Kennedy
Rosemary, you’ve become a confirmed doodler!
Miss QuilterB
Ahhh, just the type of nudge I needed. I would not have thought to change one thing, until it pushes my doodling to the top. Thank you! What a great teacher! Thank you for the discount on your Craftsy class. I purchased it but haven’t had time to watch it yet. I know I’m going to LOVE it.
Carol Mallozzi
Thank you for all the inspiration ❤️
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