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TUESDAY TUTORIAL-WATER and ICE MACHINE QUILTING
Today’s tutorial is a pretty swirling pattern that could be used as a background fill or allover motif on any quilt. I could also imagine it on an art quilt creating the texture of water or the swirls on top of ice. Any figure skaters in the group?
After hours of doodling, it seems Water and Ice looks best when stitched at an angle-as opposed to straight vertical lines. No need to draw diagonal guidelines–just “eyeball” this one to keep it loose and water-like.
Begin by stitching a wavy line.
Add another wave-extending slightly farther to the right.
To add a swirl, curl in…
Then back out again.
(NOTE-The swirl is similar to a sideways Paperclip-Tutorial HERE)
Curve around and extend a little farther to the right.
Combine wavy lines and swirls.
Then stitch back, adding wavy lines and swirls.
Makes me think of Florida…
What about YOU?
Any Water or Ice quilts stirring in YOUR sub conscience?
We’d love to hear!
Lots more quilting all week–including How to Ruin Your Quilt with Stippling.
Happy Stitching!
Lori
PS…This tutorial was stitched on my BERNINA 770QE (just love the stitch formation!) with Sulky 40wt Rayon thread on top and 50 cotton Aurifil in the bobbin.
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22 comments
Hargismom
Do you draw lines or draw your doodles on the quilt or truly just machine doodle? I am brand new to free motion quilting. I have previously only done lines and ties. I want to continue to improve what I am doing.
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I usually doodle on paper until I know the motif so I don’t have to mark the fabric. However I’m not opposed to some marking–if it gives you more confidence.
Hargismom
Thank you for the advice. I really enjoy your blog!
Karen
Wow Lori, I really love this as it looks like it could really be an all over design that is achievable with a little work. Appreciate!! I will try it on my practice quilt.
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Doodle first!
Pat Kiebach
You come up with lots of neat and easy quilting patterns. Thanks for your great instructions to accomplish them.
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You’re welcome! I hope you are doing lots of quilting!
Zeenath Larsen
Lori Kennedy you break down the patterns so a. Beginner like me has the courage to try it!
Thank you for your “War against Stippling” …;)
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Thank you! Glad you agree. More on that tomorrow.
Janice King
Really want to learn how to machine quilt. Went out and bought sketch books and will start with the basics. So happy I found your site. BTW, my maiden name was Kennedy!
Terri
Talk about perfect timing, I am working on a mug rug that says captain, this is going to be perfect
Suzy Webster
My newest quilt for Island batiks has lots of water on it….It debuts the end of the month 🙂
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Send a link Suzy! We all want to see!
GirlyHouse
I just think it is awesome that you still teach us a new pattern every week whilst you are becoming so popular. Thank you Lori! You have my two thumbs way up!
Mary
I often search your site for ideas such as turtles, or birds. I have a water theme in an Applique project, and really like this idea. I’ve used wavy lines, waves , but this idea is great. Always creative, thanks.
Marilyn
Yes! Love this. Just what I needed. I am having coffee on a Lake Michigan beach. The lake is beautifully angry this morning. This is the perfect design for the quilt I have waiting back in Mid Missouri. Thank you.
Marilyn Heffelfinger
I am learning so much from you, thank you .
Lori Kennedy
You’re welcome, you’re welcome! Can’t wait to see what you create!
Jacqui VMS
Oooooh!!! I have a wallhanging from my trip to Salt Spring Island, BC three years ago that would really look good with this design on the water! Thank you, thank you! Off to doodle. I am working hard on my UFO’s and this one is at the top of the pile, but suffering from your “paralysis by analysis”! I did finish a baby quilt yesterday and didn’t know what to quilt on it. I followed your Mom’s advice (and mine LOL). Just sit down and DO it. I put the needle down and started stitching and went with what came out of the needle! Too funny how we get so bogged down. But, practise makes perfect eh? And, now I have a new motif to add to my doodle book. Maybe I’ll work on that one tonight if I have a chance…high time it gets finished. Hugs from Canada.
Maureen B.
I LIVE on Salt Spring Island, and was gladdened to see your comment. I’m pleased to see our little island has inspired you, as it does me every day.
Judy
I love your motifs and machine quilting philosophy, in general. I’m signed up for your Craftsy Classes. I used one of your flower motifs to finish a quilt for my granddaughter back in March. This one — water and ice — is wonderful.
Dolores Ingraham
I just found your site and I can’t wait to get started. Whoohoo!
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