![]() You can use this meander quilting method as an all over quilting design that runs directly over the quilt top disregarding the piecing. They generally don’t have a direction they flow in, but can expand in any direction needed. The designs are made to be more improvisational and travel in any direction, so the idea is to repeat the design in every direction until you’ve filled in all the free space in that area. What is a meander?Ī meander is a simple design that repeats itself, or builds off itself, within a certain area of your quilt until it fills the entire space in. To practice the basic skills that are universal to many different FMQ designs, today we’re looking at a list of simple quilting meander practice exercises that break down each of these concepts and help improve your free motion quilting, one practice swatch at a time. ![]() Not having to be worried about whether you put a corner in a place where it doesn’t belong, or whether you DIDN’T put a corner where you actually intended is one of those things you can muscle memory out so you have less things to think about when you actually have a real quilt under the needle. The best way to push past this stage of learning FMQ is to practice until you can put certain things on autopilot. If you’re like me when I first started, you may find yourself frustrated with having to keep track of so many things that you get overwhelmed with the process and ultimately scrap the FMQ idea. There’s a fine line between needing to pay more attention to what you’re doing, and paying so much attention to every stitch that you are overthinking it. I may receive commission for any purchases made through the links in this post.įree motion quilting can be a pain to learn. ![]() You may sell quilts created from this pattern on a small scale as long as you credit Southern Charm Quilts as the pattern designer.This post may contain affiliate links. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam folder before contacting me for assistance.Ĭopyright - Pattern is for personal use only.You may only download this PDF a total of 5 times.Be sure to save the pattern to your device before then! Pattern link is only valid for 45 days.If you don't see it, check your spam folder. 3) Your download will also be emailed to you. 2) By logging into your account and clicking the order associated with the download. You will find your download in three different places: 1) On your receipt that pops on screen immediately after purchase with the words "download files" in blue.Use #HappyfolkQuilt for sharing on Instagram.Pattern has lots of helpful links included (including methods for basting, quilting and binding).Pattern includes template for Dresden blade, but if you prefer a ruler, you'll find it here. ![]()
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