Last 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.
In the Ribbon Candy tutorial the middle line was 1/2 inch from the bottom line.
Stitch 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.
For the second pass: Stitch into the corner with a very wide 3/4 circle to reach the perpendicular row of stitching…
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.)
Or add any other motif you like..
Corners 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!
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