Sewing School 301....Connect the dots!

Tuesday's tutorial (which is actually getting posted on a Friday due to some destructive rain and hail we have been experiencing here in Denver, Colorado) focuses on learning how to switch between stitches and the free form quilting technique.

In our first .pdf, you will learn how to free form quilt by completing this connect the dot cupcake with your sewing machine.  The trick is to keep your needle in the down position when you turn your paper.  This will create a smooth, not jagged, seam.  You will primarily use this skill when quilting wall hangings, table runners, eventually full sized quilts. 



Free form quilting primer .pdf

In our second .pdf, you will practice switching from straight stitches to zig zag stitiches as well as proper turns while sewing.  As with the free form quilting, make sure to raise your presser foot but keep your needle in the fabric at all times.

Straight and zig zag primer .pdf

 

Finally, our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors in Boulder, Fort Collins, Lyons, Evergreen, Estes Park, Aurora, and Firestone/Frederick as many of these cities have been damaged severely from flooding this week.