Turn the Corner-The Free Motion Quilt Way

June 18, 2014
Corners-For Free Motion Quilting

Free Motion Quilt, Step-by-Step Tutorial, Ribbon CandyLast Tuesday, we worked on the sweet little confection, Ribbon Candy Free Motion Quilt tutorial.    I hope you’ve had a chance to give it a try!

Today, we are going to look at several ways to turn the corner with this pattern.

RIBBON CANDY CORNERS

Begin by drawing the corner.  The sample is for a 1-1/2 inch border.

Corners-For Free Motion QuiltingIn the Ribbon Candy tutorial the middle line was 1/2 inch from the bottom line.

Corners-For Free Motion QuiltingStitch the first “pass” of stitching.  At the corner, stitch a very deep curve–almost a teardrop shape.  The teardrop should be almost closed toward the center and skim the 1/2 inch mark in the outer corner.

Corners-For Free Motion QuiltingFor the second pass:  Stitch into the corner with a very wide 3/4 circle to reach the perpendicular row of stitching…

Corners-For Free Motion QuiltingCORNER OPTIONS

Frequently, I use the corner as an opportunity for “Design Options”.

Add an embellishment that resembles the border in some way…(See the Squiggle Square Tutorial HERE.)

Corners-For Free Motion QuiltingOr add any other motif you like..

Corners-For Free Motion QuiltingCorners are the perfect place to stitch:

  • your name
  • the recipient’s name
  • the date…
  • a coordinating pattern
  • a single motif

While it’s always nice to continue a border pattern around the corner, sometimes it’s just too difficult.

Don’t hesitate to use the corners for other fun motifs.  It adds visual interest!

Signed,

Stitching-cuz-it’s-raining,

Lori

HELP-As you can see in some of the photos above, I need a new cutting mat for my work table.  The table is 40″ x 72″.   I would like an Olfa mat and I know they used to offer this size, but I can’t find the source anymore…Plan B–a non-Olfa mat of the same size…Can anyone offer any suggestions?  Thank you, thank you–in advance!

NOTE-This sample was stitched on Kona cotton fabric, with Warm and Natural batting, using Sulky Rayon thread on top and Aurifil cotton 50 wt in the bobbin with a Schmetz 90 Topstitch needle on my Bernina 820–without a stitch regulator while wearing Eyebob glasses!

PS…All tutorials, information and images are the property of Lori Kennedy @ The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to pin, re-blog, tweet and otherwise give a shout out with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

 

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