Divide & Conquer: Creative Quilting for Any Space

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Learn the techniques to conquer any space, and create beautiful motifs to enhance all of your future projects! “The Inbox Jaunt” blogger Lori Kennedy reveals her best tips and tricks.

Introduction

Meet quilter Lori Kennedy and preview the versatile and gorgeous motifs you’ll learn to make in class. Whether you’re working on a whole-cloth, appliqué or pieced quilt, Lori’s designs will make your projects shine!

Foundations

Before you start quilting, Lori offers expert advice on choosing the optimal batting and thread for your projects. Next, practice sketching three versatile flower and straight-line motifs on paper before replicating them on your machine. Add echo stitching to emphasize your designs!

Vertical & Horizontal Compositions

Need to fill horizontal or vertical spaces on your quilt? Lori demonstrates an easy method for drawing guidelines on your quilt top to ensure eye-pleasing results. Next, stitch three fun water-scene motifs and a modern dot and dash pattern. Vary these designs to create visual interest and a sense of unity.

Grid Compositions

Fill your quilt top in no time by dividing it into a two-patch, four-patch or multipatch grid. Lori shows you a variety of motifs to complement each space, including a basic leaf, paper clip and rickrack pattern. For a more elegant effect, incorporate Lori’s classic ribbon, bow and bunting design.

Medallion Compositions

Discover how to highlight or quilt a medallion-style design on your projects. Lori guides you through the process of stitching a striking focal design, from finding the center of the quilt to creating a lovely cluster of roses. Plus, learn how to stitch attractive orange peel and open leaf motifs to complete the look.

Radiating Compositions

Add character to your projects with Lori’s whimsical motifs. Begin by learning two charming variations of a spiral-centered flower design, a perfect addition to any quilt. Then, get step-by-step instruction on stitching a fun radial composition that features scissors and spools.

Diagonal Compositions

Lori shares her tried-and-true techniques for filling the diagonal spaces of a quilt top. Practice stitching a feathered leaf motif before tackling a multipass flower design and an intricate heart-shaped border pattern. Break a thread? See how to secure loose ends with a surgeon’s knot.

Framed Compositions

Expand your repertoire to include a variety of framed compositions. Lori shows you how to quilt two styles of blossom motifs that will add incredible texture and visual interest to your borders. In addition, learn a simple technique for stitching a graphic grid pattern that pops!