Good Morning, Quilters!
Thank you, Thank you!
Thank you for all the well wishes related to the release of my Craftsy video!
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It’s been so much fun to hear from all of you! Some of you have even watched the entire video already! Now I have to admire that!
In Lesson Three, I discuss dividing quilts into Horizontal Compositions and I stitch a little “Boat Scene” with the video version of The Wave, The Sailboat and The Sun.
Today’s tutorial, The Anchor, is a great motif to add to YOUR boat scene! (Don’t forget to post YOUR photos on the Craftsy platform after Lesson Three!)
So in keeping with “Craftsy Week”, I offer:
THE ANCHOR-A FREE MOTION OR LONG ARM QUILT TUTORIAL
Begin by drawing three lines or “rails” equidistant apart. In the sample below the lines are 3/4 inch apart.
Begin stitching between the lower rail and the middle rail. Stitch down at an angle to the bottom rail, then stitch a straight line, ending just below the top “rail”.
Stitch a small circle on top of the vertically stitched line.
Stitch down a few stitches right on top of the vertical line. Stitch to the left a few stitches then back to the vertical line, then stitch to the right a few stitches and back to the vertical line.
Stitch on top of the previous line of vertical stitching to the bottom rail, then stitch up at angle mirroring the left side of the anchor. This completes the first anchor.
Stitch down to the bottom rail to begin the next Anchor in the row.
Anchors Aweigh!
Because this motif is primarily linear, it complements the curvy lines of the other motifs.
Wouldn’t it be make a gorgeous border motif?
Doodle it a few times then set anchor on your next quilt!
Smooth sailing (and smooth, happy stitching!)
Lori
PS….This tutorial was stitched on my BERNINA 770QE -domestic sewing machine- with the fabulous feature that cuts the bobbin and top thread with just a press of a button–amazing!
Thread: Aurifil 50wt cotton in the bobbin, Sulky 40 wt Rayon on top.
Fabric: Kona cotton
Batting: Warm and Natural cotton
PPS…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!
