I mentioned the free motion quilting when I shared this table runner. I got a question about it from Fran. She asked how I moved from one area to another on this one. Originally, I did a post last August when I began practicing this stitch. Click her for that post.
Since this is not an original design I did not do a tutorial. The design is from LuAnn Kessi's sketchbook. Go to her blog to check out the sketchbook.....it is filled with design ideas for free motion. I refer to it a lot....and I have lovingly stolen/swiped/copied many of her motifs.
My prior explanation....
Individual plumes are stitched and then outlined to form that wing look. Note----you end up back where you started stitching. Generally 3 plumes, then outline to form the wing shape. But sometimes you only have enough room for 2 plumes, and that is fine.
The head of my plumes are about 1/2" to 3/4"...compare to the size of the bobbin. I did have to remind myself to remember to change/alternate direction that the plume tilted.
So, grab your drawing pad, make a few plumes until you get the hang of this one. Practice is all it takes. Thanks, Fran.....great question.
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