I had time to think about the quilting while I was doing the pin basting this morning...
...and remembered I'd seen a blog where the blogstress was using wavy lines for quilting! I thought with all the strong horizontal lines of this quilt and given that it is a more modern quilt.... that organic curves would be perfect.
Since I couldn't remember where I had seen the wavy quilting, I did a search and lo and behold.... I found a tutorial video for waving quilting on Bijou Lovely!
So after cleaning my machine, winding bobbins, changing from the 1/4" foot to a walking foot, and a new needle... off I went!
It took a short while before I got comfortable moving the fabric side to side but it was fun. When I went back to sew the in between rows, it was easier than I had thought it would be to stay "in the lines."
I like this idea, Freda. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to try this quilting method. Th lines flow like water. Did you average a wavy line about every inch? Or less? Did you use a variegated threads?
ReplyDeleteGreat foil to the straight lines!
ReplyDeleteWith a walking foot, huh? Who would have thought? Looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful, Freda. The variegated thread just adds to the wonderfulness. :o)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an easy patern, I think I'm going to try this one on the pillows I'm making from my Mothers clothes.
ReplyDeleteThank you Freda for sharing.
Greetings Roos
Perfect for the jellyroll, and love the variegated thread too! Thanks for the vid.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is looking fantastic. I love Holly, and it's fun to see how we all influence each other through blogging. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I love when I actually remember where I saw something and can find it.
ReplyDeletePin basting on a table good for you! I did that with my last quilt:) Works very well.
ReplyDeleteThe wavy lines are pretty cool looking:)
This is looking so good....wavy lines will soften the lineal effect. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great effect the wavy lines make. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI love the way your quilt turned out. Thanks for reposting the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely Freda, I love the variegated thread as well, great finish.
ReplyDeleteThe thread and the quilting are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLillian
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Great choice for quilting. I also like that green tea, I used it for a quilt myself! What thread are you using? It kseems to change color.
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