How to Quilt a Quarter Moon
Good Morning, Quilters!
Today we are going to learn how to quilt the quarter moon motif. It’s my new favorite motif! (I’m pretty sure I say that every week!)
But first, a word of encouragement from Admiral William McRaven: The Coronavirus Has Thrown Us All in the Mud.
Admiral. McRaven, first came to my attention with his commencement address to the University of Texas in 2014. This address is often referred to as the if you want to change the world, make your bed speech. Advice I give to my kids and myself every morning! Read more in his book, Make Your Bed.
General McRaven
Quilting the Quarter Moon Motif
Begin by drawing vertical lines one-three inches apart. Begin stitching on the line. Stitch a short vertical line, then add an arc or shallow scallop to the right.
Add a letter “C”.
Stitch a curved line to connect and close the shape.
Travel stitch by stitching over the previous line of stitching back to the vertical line. In the photo below the stitching line is slightly offset for demonstration. This completes the first quarter moon motif.
Stitch down the vertical line to add the next element.
Once you learn how to quilt the quarter moon motif, add it to other motifs.
I like to pair it with the star shape of the Snowflake Motif.
How to Add Interest to the Quarter Moon Motif
Add a little variety by changing the rotation of the quarter moon. Do this by changing the direction of the first arc. Doodle first to practice–as always!
Next Week
Next week, we will add Spaceships to our celestial bodies to add even more fun to the night sky!
Happy Stitching!
Hope YOU are well!
Luny Lori
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Another fun one to practice. Thank you!
Thank you for the quilting motif.
But your post link to speeches from General McRaven were very inspiring.
Thank you for continuing to post your informational blog.
Really love these lessons. Thank you.
Can you tell me the name of the stencil you use to get the lines drawn?
Love love love ❤️
Bet that would look great in silver or gold metallic thread or even variegated! Love this one, Lori.
Thank you Lori. It’s a perfect design for a solar system design quilt I am making. Also, General McRaven’s message has been an inspiration for me for years. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
I have purchased nine copies of “Make Your Bed.” I have one for each of my grandchildren as they graduate from High School. Two have already been presented, seven to go. The final one won’t be given to a granddaughter until 2029! At least my shopping is complete. I just need to make seven more quilts to go with the books. Yikes, I need three for 2021. I better get started with all this “free time!”
What perfect timing!! I am making a baby quilt with stars and moons. I will definitely use this. Thanks, Lori
My goodness Lori, here in Australia I have not heard of your Admiral McRaven but took the time to read his awe-inspiring speech and watch the accompanying video. Plenty of good advice delivered in a beautiful voice in the best way to impart wisdom – with humour and compassion. PS your quilting post was terrific too, as usual.. Thanks as always for your generous gifts to the quilting world.
This might be my favorite of your patterns so far! I’m a longarm quilter, but your work always translates beautifully.
“Lady moon feet facing East, be increased, feet facing west be at rest” I was reminded of this when I saw how you faced the crescent different ways.
I love that! I have never heard it before!
OMG! I always love every one of your motifs. And you always make it so easy to follow but we end up with a complicated piece of quilting. You are so awesome❤