bejay28

I just cannot get stippling, or just meandering! No matter how hard I try, my stippling comes out bunched, uneven stitches, and just looking a mess! I know just relax and let it flow.... but, even if I am slowly stitching it looks just a mess. Any ideas?

Margie

I am waiting for those answers too lol

Rachel

the first time I did it, I bought a stippling stencil and marked the quilt. It gave me a good idea of the feel of it and turned out great. I'd recommend that until you're more comfortable with it.

GrammaNan

The same way you get to Carnegie Hall...Practice, Practice, Practice. It took hours of practice before I got it. Personally, I couldn't use a pattern, but it is worth a try for you. The combination of stitch speed, and fabric manipulation is the magic combination. The results are worth the frustration.

nativetexan

have you tried doing just one single block at a time? then put together in quilt as you go form.
I'm still having troubles myself and have done it off and on for years!

Sadiemae

Try drawing it on paper until you have a shape that you like. People all do stippling different. I have an idea in my mind what I want it to look like, that helps me a lot.

amma

Try practicing writing your name in cursive. It is the most natural and familiar curves that we are used to. :wink:
Vary the speed of your machine, move your hands at the same speed til you find the right combo :D:D:D

stichy woman

I forgot to drop my feed dogs one time when I was free motion quilting and found that my stitches improved 100%. No kidding. I still used the darning foot which allowed for plenty of room to freely move the fabric. Not sure why it works, but it really truly does!

bejay28

Wow, great ideas.... I did drop the feed dogs....hmmmm, maybe I will lift them back up...try it anyways...

CAROLJ

I started using a darning foot and my stitches look so much better.