FMQ - Thin Border Suggestions Needed
10-31-2018, 05:50 AM
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Moira! If you are able to access Pinterest, just search (on their site) FMQ for quilt borders. There are a ton of ideas from easy (but great) too difficult using more than one continuous line of stitching. I really like using one continuous line as I really hate thread tails. Good luck! I'm sure that you will find something easy and wonderful. Yolanda
10-31-2018, 07:31 AM
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There are several 'easy' things to start with. As you feel more comfortable, you can try more involved patterns. As far as an overall pattern with a home machine (and on a smallish top) try going diagonally thru the whole top. Start with the center diagonal and work outward. Then turn around and work the other side. If you choose to do both directions, follow this same procedure. This allows for the least amount of fabric in your machine and will keep your frustration levels down. As far as the borders, how about using a decorative stitch on your machine rather than a FMQ? I love a stitch that looks like a wavy line with a tiny leaf. I use this on so many of my items. It is easy, decorative and very functional. I like to use a variegated thread for a bit more textured look. Again, the point is to make you feel accomplished and want to try more difficult things. The root cause of UFOs is frustration!
10-31-2018, 08:22 AM
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I've tried a product called "Borders Made Easy"
They are rolls of paper about two inches wide that have stitching lines printed on them. They have a light temporary adhesive (like Post It notes). You just stick the paper on the border and stitch on the lines and then remove the paper. They come in various widths and designs. http://www.quiltingmadeeasy.com
They are rolls of paper about two inches wide that have stitching lines printed on them. They have a light temporary adhesive (like Post It notes). You just stick the paper on the border and stitch on the lines and then remove the paper. They come in various widths and designs. http://www.quiltingmadeeasy.com
10-31-2018, 09:22 AM
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Moira! So glad you gave that pattern a try! As you get going at it it gets easier and they start to have a rhythm to them. You can also mark where you want the top and bottom loop to end, so that your loops are always the same size. Also, make the line that connects them straight across at an angle then begin your curve to make your loop.
Love to see your results.
Watson
Love to see your results.
Watson
10-31-2018, 09:57 AM
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I've tried a product called "Borders Made Easy"
They are rolls of paper about two inches wide that have stitching lines printed on them. They have a light temporary adhesive (like Post It notes). You just stick the paper on the border and stitch on the lines and then remove the paper. They come in various widths and designs. http://www.quiltingmadeeasy.com
They are rolls of paper about two inches wide that have stitching lines printed on them. They have a light temporary adhesive (like Post It notes). You just stick the paper on the border and stitch on the lines and then remove the paper. They come in various widths and designs. http://www.quiltingmadeeasy.com
10-31-2018, 09:59 AM
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Moira! If you are able to access Pinterest, just search (on their site) FMQ for quilt borders. There are a ton of ideas from easy (but great) too difficult using more than one continuous line of stitching. I really like using one continuous line as I really hate thread tails. Good luck! I'm sure that you will find something easy and wonderful. Yolanda
10-31-2018, 10:16 AM
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my "go-to" is the wishbone like Watson showed. But another one you could use is a ribbon--do a gently curving line, at the end do a notch like a ribbon, and then go back over the line, and cross over right before you get to each curve. Practice on paper--you'll be able to do more than you think!
11-01-2018, 03:00 PM
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You can use your walking foot and use one of your decorative stitches, increasing the size of the design. Some of my guild members use a stitch that looks like an elongated “S”, and they quilt the quilt from end to end. Good luck �� Annette
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