![]() ![]() Whenever I get the feeling that "oh no! this wavy line won't stop!" I toss in one of these to get me off on a new direction. My own personal epiphany: when stitching, try to add twosies (two-lump units) and threesies (three-lump units) as you go to keep from getting into a crazy long wiggle.This lets you practice meandering while just moving in one general direction (to the right) instead of all over the quilt. Or you could just meander in wide (6-10") rows across the quilt, keeping the edges curvy on each row so the next row can nestle up against it. ![]() I like the way Elizabeth of Oh, Fransson plans her quilting, shown in this picture. Leah Day of the Free Motion Quilting Project talks about how she sections a quilt in this video. Make a plan before you start about how you will move across the quilt.That way when you stitch the adjacent area the "join" between the two disappears, and it looks like one cohesive unit instead of two separate areas. Let the edges of any area you're stitching be curvy.Use a colored marker and you could reuse your sketch paper for wrapping paper! This is just like any other skill, it improves with practice. Paper is way cheaper than fabric and with meandering you have to get your brain used to figuring out where to go next while keeping the pattern curvy and consistent like you want it. If meandering is getting you down, stitch something else for a few quilts. There are easier pattern for beginners to start with, so don't feel like you have to meander right out of the gate. Keep trying! Meandering looks so simple but it really takes a fair amount of practice.I emailed her my advice (this was, ahem, ages ago), and wanted to bring the subject up here too. She said she felt like she was quilting an area and then drawing "a long lonely line" to get to the next area. (It seems like it should be so easy, right?) She asked me about keeping the pattern even, how to see where you are going across the quilt when you are working one small area at a time. In some cases, if it does not show up after 90 days, we will discuss refunding or re-shipping, but we do not guarantee refunds or re-shipping!īy placing an order, you agree that you have read and will abide by my shop's policies.Laura sort of hit a wall on meandering, which I think is a common experience when quilters first try this pattern. All orders will be tracked as far as when it left the US, and after that we are not responsible for it. Once your package leaves the US, we have no control over it nor do we have control over what extra charges you may incur through your local customs. International Priority Flat Rate and First Class Mail packages are not trackable or insurable, according to the United States Post Office, please keep this in mind when ordering. ![]() If you would like insurance added, please contact us before purchasing so we can adjust shipping! We add complimentary tracking on all fabric orders. I am available for any questions through Etsy Conversations. Please read my policies (including shipping) before purchasing. ![]() If your fabric is damaged or you feel it is not what you ordered, please message us explaining exactly what is wrong, attaching images is the best way to ensure we fully understand what is wrong, and we will quickly work to resolve any issues. All fabrics come from a smoke-free, pet-free environment.ĭue to fabric being cut when ordered, we do not accept returns or give refunds. ![]()
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