![]() In my quilting I certainly don't worry too much about rules and strict definitions, and I'm perfectly happy to go around annoying serious quilters saying things like "loopy meandering", but I don't want to lead you astray. Apparently I don't get to redefine words arbitrarily as the mood strikes me. What I am referring to is a visual preference and is completely subjective But as long as we are stitching why not make our. By that definition, meandering and stippling are perfectly functional and acceptable. The primary function of machine quilting is to combine the three quilt layers into one. But it's true, only some of them meet the definition of "meandering". To be honest, ruined is a very strong word. All the designs in this post proceed in a meandering fashion, and so they are filed in the same place in my head. Just wanted to clarify this for your followers. Barb brings up a good point. Some people describe meander patterns as resembling an intricate ribbon or vine that gets twisted and turned as it spans the quilt. I used my machine’s darning foot attachment to quilt this stitch. The meandering stitch is in the center of the piece. In my video tutorial showing how to quilt this meandering free motion variation, first I’ll quilt a couple squares and talk you through the process using a regular free motion sewing machine foot. Below is a photo of a machine quilting sample. The lines rarely run straight for very long before curving off in another direction. Quilt meandering refers to a type of random stitching pattern that will add texture to the quilt surface. Nothing wrong with that, but it doesn't meet the definition of meandering. Basically, a meander pattern utilizes curvy, snaking lines that wander aimlessly across the quilt surface. Stitching is.regulated in order to have equally-distanced, non-crossing (and non-touching) stitching overall." Many of the examples you posted today are beautiful filler designs for quilting but are not technically meandering since the lines cross each other. To be precise, ".stippling and meandering are the same thing, but meandering is on a larger scale and stippling is very concentrated stitching. Oh, and I'd suggest working from the inner edge toward the outer edge, to decrease the potential for puckers.įinally, I would be remiss if I didn't let you know what BarbH had to say about the post on meandering designs. I try to swing out in arcs occasionally to leave pockets to come back and fill in, though that is easier to practice in larger spaces than we have on this little quilt. I try to work in a way that is not straight up and down or side to side. I always get myself into trouble by continuing to stitch beyond that moment of “oh no! too fast!”Proceeding with your stitching in a way that doesn’t look repetitive can be a challenge. ![]() ![]() You should try and have an idea where you’re going next and if you suddenly don’t know where you’re going, stop stitching and reassess the situation. Too fast and you’ll feel like you’re riding a wild horse. Too slow and your curves will look jerky. My advice about meandering is to go at a medium to fast speed.
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