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The Square Daisy-A Machine Quilting Tutorial

June 28, 2016

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Happy Morning, Quilters!

How does YOUR garden grow?  The daisies in my garden are just about to shine!

I LOVE daisies!

Today’s machine quilted daisy –perfect for any square block–is a variation of The Basic Block we learned last Tuesday– The Square Daisy is even easier to stitch!

Begin the motif in the corner, add a little spiral in the center (where many seams intersect) and add petals along the diagonal and straight divisions of the block–a perfect way to stabilize a block AND make it as pretty as a daisy!

THE SQUARE DAISY-A MACHINE QUILTING TUTORIAL

If necessary, draw diagonal lines across the block.  If the block has seam lines, this may not be required.

Begin stitching in the upper left corner.  Stitch a convex line ending before the center of the block.  Add a Spiral in the center of the block  (A full circle would work as well.)

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Add a pointed petal along the vertical axis of the block.

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Continue working clockwise around the block, adding pointed petals:

Add another pointed petal along the diagonal axis and the horizontal axis.

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Continue around the block…

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Complete the half petal from the first step, then stitch all the way around the block…

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Or stitch 3/4 around the first block to begin the next block.

(Finish stitch the left side of the blocks after all the blocks in a row are complete.)

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

He loves me…He loves me not…He loves me…

Square Daisy, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

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Boundless Orange Fabric

What could be prettier (or easier) than a row of daisies!

Next Tuesday–another Square Block variation!

Happy Doodle-Stitch-Garden!

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!

 

 

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10 responses to “The Square Daisy-A Machine Quilting Tutorial”

  1. Karen says:
    June 28, 2016 at 6:59 am

    Love the way you take us step by step – easy does it with your help!

  2. Conchita Quilt says:
    June 28, 2016 at 7:13 am

    Oooh I really like that flower. Time to get doodling ?Still in bed and missing my sewing machine and my pink ginormous sewing table and cuddling and smelling my fabric. OK if my cast doesn’t come off tomorrow I’m breaking it off myself.?

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      June 28, 2016 at 7:36 am

      Thinking of you!

  3. Marta says:
    June 28, 2016 at 8:12 am

    My SpouseMan got his leg hard cast off last week and is in a boot for a month now. However, he is allowed to remove it to get a shower – standing up! He was in there so long I had to look out the window to see whether the level of water in the lake was going down !! Hmmm, this daisy would be just right for the cornerstones of the quilt I am working on. Using piano keys for the sides’ borders. I can FMQ the cornerstones before sewing them to the keys. Yes! Thanks Again, Ms Lori !

  4. Pat Evans says:
    June 28, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I just did a similar daisy with a circle in the center. Will definitely try the spiral center next time. Always start in the center so will also try starting at the edge. I get such great ideas from you. Thanks.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      June 28, 2016 at 10:28 am

      Starting at the edge makes it easier to quilt several blocks in a row.

  5. Rosemaryflower says:
    June 28, 2016 at 10:44 am

    this is really cute 😀

  6. Gertrude says:
    June 28, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    I love how you explain how it can be used in an actual block. It’s given me an idea I needed. Thanks!

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      June 28, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Your welcome!!

  7. Janet says:
    June 29, 2016 at 11:39 am

    My lilies are almost ready to pop! Lavender, butterfly bushes, roses and sedum are in full bloom…I love spring and summer 😀
    I also love your fun daisy…your tutorials make it so easy to follow! Thank you.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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