The Dandelion–A Free Motion Quilt Tutorial

Good Morning, Quilters!

It’s almost time to start working the gardens in Minnesota…and of course, that means managing the Dandelions, too!

I rather like dandelions…I’ve received a number of yellow bouquets in my day…

Dandelions represent the warm days of Summer, playing in the grass, and every child’s first bouquet…They also remind me of my sister, Teri’s first attempt at wine making…Dandelion Wine.  She and a friend spent hours picking dandelions to make wine…and a few days later the bottles exploded in our basement!  We all thought it was hilarious!  Teri was not amused…

So this is dedicated to Teri:

THE DANDELION TUTORIAL

Begin by stitching a straight line with a circle on top.  Trace down the stem and angle off to create the first leaf.

Stitch a straight stem, then retrace the line.  Stitch down at an angle and back toward the stem.

Stitch several triangles at different angles and different sizes.

At the top, stitch a longer line, ending above the stem line.Stitch to the right of the stem creating more triangles.

(NOTE-Dandelions are fun to stitch because any jagged triangle looks great!)

Make the last triangle point down, away from the rest of the leaf.
For more variety, add a spirals on the top of the long stems as well.

Have fun with this design…it sure beats weeding!

Later this week…a few mini-quilts using this design.

Doodle Lessons continue on Thursday…How’s it going?

Hope your day’s a dandy!

Lori

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