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Tuesday Tutorial–The Upward Curl

January 15, 2013

Upward Curl Lesson 1010

I hope you are all well and warm…We have hit a cold snap here in Minnesota.  The temperatures have been hovering around zero degrees Fahrenheit–Good quilting weather!

I hope you have had time to try a few of the other tutorials like The Curl and The Spiral.  If not, check out the “Quilts” tab above for more lessons and projects.

Today, I have a little free motion quilting tutorial for you.  I call this “The Upward Curl”.  It is very versatile and very simple.  Check out the sidebars on my blog and you will see many upward curls used both on the bird and on the  2013 banner.  So let’s give it a whirl (or should I say…let’s give it a curl!)

Upward Curl Lesson 1001

I have drawn several lines–one inch apart. These are your right and left rails.   Starting from the bottom left rail-curve up toward the right rail and the curl back to the left rail–leaving a small space.

Upward Curl Lesson 1002

After you finish the curl–stop with your needle down  (here’s a good place to adjust your fabric, your body, your radio—) then just trace back on the inside of your first curve.  The left upward curl is down the same way–just flipped…

Upward Curl Lesson 1003

In order to keep your curves as smooth as possible, it is important the choose the timing of your stops and starts.  In other words, when you need to stop for any reason–do not stop in the middle of a curve, line, stroke.  Instead wait until you are at a change-in-direction point.  In that way, the resultant change in stitch (which happens whenever your stop or start)…will be less noticeable.

Instead of heading straight up the line to start the next curl, we are going to add a little angular jog in our line–near the tip of the curl…

Upward Curl Lesson 1004

It looks a little strange when you only have one side complete…

Upward Curl Lesson 1006

However, it looks great once the other half of the line is finished!

Upward Curl Lesson 1007

This makes a fabulous border…

Upward Curl Lesson 1009

So give it a try!  I can’t wait to see how you use “The Upward Curl”!

On Thursday, I have another very cool variation of The Upward Curl for you to try…and tomorrow…

A Valentine’s Day giveaway!

PS…Thank you to several followers who posted the tutorials on Pinterest…I am always amazed by the power of The Web!

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13 responses to “Tuesday Tutorial–The Upward Curl”

  1. Lynette says:
    January 15, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Thank *you* for taking the time to make these tutorials for us. 😀

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      January 15, 2013 at 11:05 am

      My pleasure…you are always so kind! And thank you for posting on Pinterest!

  2. mamaraby says:
    January 15, 2013 at 9:37 am

    Another great tutorial!

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      January 15, 2013 at 11:03 am

      I’d love to see what you do with it! Glad you like it!

  3. Oh Sew Tempting says:
    January 15, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Very, very special! 🙂 Avis x

  4. Olivia says:
    January 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Great curls and swirls. You’re so lovely and creative! (That must make for fab care packages to your equally lovely daughters in quiet South Bend!) 😉

    1. Olivia says:
      January 15, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      whooops! so much for anonymous!

      1. theinboxjaunt says:
        January 15, 2013 at 3:58 pm

        And so much for subtle…

      2. Olivia says:
        January 15, 2013 at 6:44 pm

        hahah, it’s not a strength. I love the bird on the side!

  5. Elizabeth says:
    January 15, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    You have some great FMQ ideas! Thanks for sharing.

  6. mtetar says:
    January 16, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Absolutely no fault, it is nicely made. Mtetar

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  8. meenakshi rao says:
    November 3, 2014 at 5:43 am

    thank you for making these tutorials available to all. God Bless.

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