Good Morning, Quilters!
I don’t want any commentary from the peanut gallery–(especially family…)–about the name of today’s tutorial…
Before we get to work…
QUIZ–FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING 1-2-3
Many of you have received your copies of The Book…
Now the question is…how many of YOU read it thoroughly?
Did YOU read the Dedication page? (It’s one of the last pages of the book….?)
I’m not telling….YOU will have to see for yourself!
Personalized copies from, The Inbox Jaunt Shop HERE
Also available in print and Kindle editions at Amazon HERE
BERNINA AMBASSADOR BLOG TOUR
We continue our “Make New Friends” series with the BERNINA Ambassador blog tour…
Yesterday we met Kelly Ashton, Lynn Carson Harris, Diane Doran and Melody Crust...
Today you are in for a real treat!
Christa Watson, (Modern piecing and machine quilting), and
Mandy Leins, (Modern Long Arm quilting)
Now don’t be gone too long….
We have a FEW LOOSE SCREWS to Machine Quilt!
Begin by drawing parallel lines–In the sample below, the lines are one inch apart.
Stitch a wavy line along the drawn line, then stitch a clockwise loop.
Continue stitch clockwise…
Around and around…as many times as you like.
Two or three looks nice…
But so does five, six, seven….
As you approach the drawn line…stitch another wavy line and begin a counter clockwise spiral…
(Does this look musical to anyone????–we may have a new motif in the works!?!)
Stitch a full row of Loose Screws from Edge to Edge…
Then add more rows…
The spirals can be all different sizes.
Be sure to Doodle first!
And get right on this one–we need it for next week’s tutorial–The Daffodil!
If you like Loose Screws--you may also like Silly Spirals
They are similar-Silly Spirals are a little easier to learn because there is a place to stop and think before your begin the Spirals. On the other hand, Loose Screws are a little more challenging to learn, but once you do, they are faster to stitch!
I know I say this all the time…but I think both of these motifs are my new favorites!
What about YOU?
Do YOU have any new favorites?
We’d LOVE to hear!
Lori
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!
42 comments
Denise
Received your book and am thoroughly enjoying it. Thank you for writing it.
Kim Vogel
Hey Lori, I tried using Loose Screws on a small comfort quilt I was doing and it is great. One question: I’ve always thought you needed to sew in different directions so that the quilt doesn’t stretch. I worked one side and then flipped, only to realize my “screws” were going counter to the way I had been doing them. I had to work from the outside in to make them go the same. Do I need to flip? Does it really stretch the quilt?
Linda
I received your book day before yesterday and yes I have been reading each and every page! I have to thank you for making free motion possible for me. I have been trying so hard to get this free motion thing down, but I just couldn’t wrap my brain around it. But when I found your web page a light bulb came on and I said I can do this! So thank you again for your simple step by step instructions and I love your book! Can’t wait for the next one!
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Music to my ears!!
Becky Shaffer
I am so disappointed in Amazon! I pre-ordered your book when you first announced it and I still don’t have it. I thought that by pre-ordering I would get it right away, but that hasn’t happened. I’ll never make that mistake again. I am so anxious to get it. I am sure it’s great and I’m glad that everyone else is enjoying it. It’s supposed to arrive sometime this week, at least.☹️
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Hmmmm!!! Very frustrating Becky! Has anyone else not received a pre-order?
Marta
Is the Dedication page in the book actually titled Acknowledgements? That is what I find in back of my book. Don;t want to miss anything! Thanks.
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Yes–you ate right!
Donna
Yes, I have had a few moments to riffle through to the dedication page and believe me, all thanks go to you. I am in love with everything about it, right in my very own hands whenever I want to re-new or refresh an idea and in “spiral” to boot. can’t beat perfect!
Louise
Hi Lori : Received your book! It’s wonderful.! Thank you I have been trying to save your designs for years so thank you for putting them in one place for me! Love the spiral binding! You are so inspiring and encouraging. Thanks. Louise
Leslie in MN
I love, love, love this design! I’m already planning on using it to quilt the border of my Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt from this year. I received my book 2 days after it was released, but I haven’t had a chance to really concentrate on it. I know it is going to be a big asset. I’m one of those who needs to have instructions in front of me to understand the process. And the spiral binding is a fabulous addition. Thanks for your wonderful instructions and generous heart.
Lorraine Doyno Evans
I just instructed my sister, Diane LeJeune, to go to your Etsy page and order me your book for my birthday! If she does’nt tell you ( as I Instructed her to) address it to me when you autograph. LOL
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Got it!!! Happy Birthday!!
Linda Clark
I’ve been following and LEARNING everything I can soak up. Every day I practice, I get a little better (DUH). It can be a little difficult reprogramming a retired person’s brain. I have had a little difficulty discovering your marker for drawing lines to follow as I stitch.
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Which market–the Dritz chalk cartridge or the ceramic white pencils?
Beth in AZ
Dear Lori, I got my signed copy in the mail yesterday! WhooHOO! I made my DH go out to the mailbox twice to check! I can’t wait to try a few new ones but right now I am quilting a King size quilt for my dad. I am using Modern leaf in one of the borders. When I can get a decent picture, I will email it to you. Thanks for putting all these designs in print!
MargeP
I rec’d my copy on Saturday and have only read the first few pages. I am going to read it later on as I am in the process of cleaning/purging my sewing room in the attempt to make space for a nice large table and a new machine.
I ordered the machine and the book about the same time. I will actually have room to put the book by my machine for easy access. Will also have room for my tablet or laptop on the table so I can have it when I do your tutorials. I am so looking forward to being able to get a better set up. Love the book thus far and thanks so much for the personal inscription. I LOVE the loose screws pattern – sounds like a fun one to do.
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How exciting! New projects and a new space to create them!!
miriam
bernina now has a ruler foot and the rulers.. have you ever posted a tutorial on using them.. if not, please please do!! thanks love your blog
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I have the rulers and foot and am working with them. Not sure when I will offer a tutorial.
ginnyscraftbasket
I just ordered your book and am looking forward to receiving it. I will make sure to read the Dedication page.
Marta
I am sooo tempted to say something..like… thank you for teaching me how to keep my loose screws connected…Did I actually say that? forgive me.. its just my wild keyboard acting up again..Your new design is so cute… it looks like music for my eyes !
Mary C
I read your book over the weekend. Today, I am finishing up a small project and am looking forward to “meandering no more”. 🙂 I appreciate all you do to keep us inspired and quilting!
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Thank you Mary! Meander no more!
quilter1522
I received my signed copy over the weekend. Lori – it’s fantastic, everything I hoped it would be. I love all the pictures and step by step instructions and really appreciate the skill building section with its great tips and information. That surgeon’s knot is a great tip for broken threads. Thanks for an awesome book. It’s already on my favorites shelf.
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I hope you keep it forever–right next to your sewing machine!
Jane
Received my autographed copy yesterday! Went thru it quickly – will review carefully later. Won’t have to search for previous tutorials any more! I have followed your blog for almost a year now, and am working on a quilt using several of your designs. You are such an inspiration, Lori!!!
Jane
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Woo hoo! Cant wait to see what you design!
Sally
Ooh. I like these. I’ve bookmarked to try later.
Kathy D
Who of your legion of followers would EVER make any “peanut gallery” remarks about loose screws??? Love it! LOL
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More likely my family…..
Maureen B. in B.C.
Perhaps the loose screws don’t need to be tightened. Perhaps they lead to exploration … and growth … The Zen of loose screws ??, and Lori, you are the Zen Master.
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Love that theory!!! Yes thats my story-I dont have loose screws–Im an explorer!!!
TerryP
This is the first quilting book that I have purchased and then been quizzed on :). I thought I had read it cover to cover but I guess not. Thanks for including the readers in the dedication. It is a beautiful well illustrated book. Thanks for writing it and many many thanks for your blog.
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Thank you!!
Donna
I too was the lucky recipient of my book yesterday. I read the first page, thank you Lori, but that is as far as I got as we had a sad death in the family yesterday and an emotional burial. DD’s 14 yr. old dog who has been pathetic for over a year now was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Her passing really hit us all, DD, the 5 kids still at home and me.
But, today, the book is mine to drool over, to cherish and put to very good use.
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Sorry about your loss! May you find solace in quilting today!
Phyllis
Hi Lori, I emailed you a message and waiting for a reply.
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Thank you Phyllis!!!
Barbara Wrobel
I have followed this site for over a year. I have taken your Craftsy class. Call me old fashioned, but nothing beats holding, cuddling and loving a book! So glad you published it and autographed it. Makes it all the more special!
Pamela Arbour
I received mine in the mail late yesterday and set it aside so I could enjoy it today without interruption. I am looking forward to reading it. Evenings are set aside for my family.
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