How to Quilt a Biplane Motif

July 16, 2019
Good Morning, Quilters!

Today we are going to learn how to quilt a biplane motif-a free motion quilting tutorial.

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How to Quilt a Biplane Motif

Begin by stitching a sideways figure 8.

Biplane FMQ

Stitch a triangle with rounded edges. (Stitch the triangle counter-clockwise).

Then closely echo stitch the left side of the triangle.

How to quilt an airplane motif

Stitch a counter clockwise hotdog bun shape.

Machine quilt a plane motif

Add a diagonal line across the “hot dog bun”, then closely echo stitch the right side.

How to quilt a biplane motif

Next, stitch across the wing–creating an “X”.

Steps for quilting an airplane motif

Add a rectangle, stitched perpendicular to the hot dog bun wing.  Closely echo stitch the left side.

How to quilt a biplane motif

Stitch a vertical line within the rectangle and closely echo stitch back out.

how to quilt a biplane motif

Add an oval on the tail and stitch a loopy line to begin the next motif in the design.

how to quilt a biplane motif
The Airplane Border

Once you know how to quilt a biplane, add the airplane motif to create more interest.

For a great border design, stitch the Airplane Motif along the horizontal borders and the Biplane along the vertical borders.

Any Quilt Shops in Italy?

I’m excited about an upcoming family trip to Italy. We will be touring Rome, Florence and Venice!  It is my first time to Italy.  I can’t wait to take it all in and tour the art museums. Would LOVE to hear YOUR recommendations and travel tips!

What about YOU?

Have YOU traveled by plane or sailboat anywhere recently?

Do YOU live in Rome, Florence or Venice, or have you traveled there?

Has a vacation ever inspired YOUR quilting?

What’s YOUR favorite vacation spot ever?

Are YOU listening to a good book?

We’d LOVE to hear!

Fino alla prossima volta!

Lori

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