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The Egg and Dart Motif-A Machine Quilting Tutorial

June 25, 2019
Egg And Dart Motif, Updated
Good Morning, Quilters!

Today’s Tuesday Tutorial is a really fun variation of an old–as in ancient–design, The Egg and Dart motif.  You may recognize the pattern, though it is usually seen in architecture.

Building on Other Motifs

Last week we stitched the Roof Shingles Motif

To stitch the Egg and Dart motif, we are simply building on The Roof Shingles Motif.

Stitch the motif the same way…

Stitch the darts  (or heartbeats–as so many of YOU thought of them…LOL)

And add a Messy Spiral in between…

To stitch a Messy Spiral, stitch counter-clockwise in to the center and continue ccw to stitch out of the center.  End on the bottom so you can start the dart.

Messy Spiral from the Christmas Rose

Variations of the Updated Egg and Dart Motif

You might want to play with this motif by adding two darts or including an open circle.

You could even add different motifs in between the darts.

Inspiration for Doodling

Doodle a few variations using these examples from Egg and Dart design in classical architecture.

Classical Architecture, Egg and Dart Motif
The Egg and Dart as a Border

The Egg and Dart motif was one of the first Tuesday Tutorials!  Try the original  quilted border HERE. 

There are several variations to try!

Simple Egg and Dart Quilting Border

Egg and Dart Quilting Motif

 

Marking and Spacing

Before starting to stitch, I recommend doodling to determine the spacing between the rows.  Then mark the rows with chalk or your favorite marking tool.

Egg and Dart Quilting Motif Variations

I could stitch this all day…

but for some reason, I’m craving an omelet!

What about YOU?

Which variation do YOU like best?

Do YOU have a quilt that needs a border or background?

Where will YOU stitch the Updated Egg and Dart Quilting motif?

We’d LOVE to hear!

Toasting the classics in Minnesota,

Lori

PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy Quilts and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to LKQ.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lori@lorikennedyquilts.com.  Thanks!

PS…If you like this motif, YOU might LOVE my books available on Etsy!

 

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9 responses to “The Egg and Dart Motif-A Machine Quilting Tutorial”

  1. Cheri says:
    June 25, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Hey Lori! Architectural ideas abound and this one is really inticing me to give it a go! I love to look at the older buildings and try to figure out a stitching pattern, however, I’m not very good at it! Thank you for the tutorial!

  2. Irene Shooter says:
    June 25, 2019 at 8:07 am

    This is such a fun design, Love it Lori. You’re the Best!

  3. Amy Ershler says:
    June 25, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Wow! this is so amazing how you get the ideas from the architecture!
    I love your posts and reading them and getting ideas!

  4. Sue says:
    June 25, 2019 at 8:14 am

    Great design, Lori! I really looove that border! It looks doable.s

  5. Marta Horesovsky says:
    June 25, 2019 at 9:29 am

    Very interesting..don’t have anything to use it on currently but will file it. I like the country traditional hearts and tulips row.i am still looking for a simple row to use on border of my hydrangea quilt. The edge is scalloped.

  6. Mary says:
    June 25, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Looks like the word “Mom” to me! Would make a cute border for a quilt gift to a new mom or a Mother’s Day gift.

  7. CJ Green says:
    June 25, 2019 at 10:10 am

    I agree with Mary-it says MOM. Turn it upside down & it says WOW. MOM is a WOW! So is this fun motif!

  8. Janette says:
    June 25, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    This is awesome. Egg and Dart ,MOM or even WOW. Lol!!! This will be so enjoyable to stitch out. Thank you.

  9. Darlene says:
    June 26, 2019 at 6:19 am

    It spells out “MOM”, love it!

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