Free Motion Quilting Circles - Rocks and Pebbles - Start Quilting #7 with Leah Day
Learn how to quilt circles by quilting two fun designs - rocks and pebbles! Follow along with Leah Day as we fill the rows of our Free Motion Quilting Starter Panel with beautiful textures and skill-building designs.
Instructor
Leah Day
Leah Day is an online quilting teacher and founded LeahDay.com in 2009. She teaches quilting online via free YouTube videos and is also a dealer for Grace longarm machines and frames. Her mission is to empower and encourage quilters of all skill levels learn to make beautiful quilts.
Common Questions
What is covered in Free Motion Quilting Circles - Rocks and Pebbles - Start Quilting #7 with Leah Day?
Learn how to quilt circles by quilting two fun designs - rocks and pebbles! Follow along with Leah Day as we fill the rows of our Free Motion Quilting Starter Panel with beautiful textures and skill-building designs.
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:04:15.
Is a transcript available?
Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.
Video Transcript
To create rocks and pebbles, the quilter uses a small stippling or meandering stitch to create a dense pattern of small circles or ovals. The circles can be irregular in size and shape, mimicking the look of rocks or pebbles on a beach or riverbed.
The quilter should begin by quilting a few small circles or ovals, then gradually build up the pattern by filling in the spaces around them. The goal is to create a dense, uniform pattern that covers the entire quilt top.
It is important to keep the stitches small and close together to create the desired effect. The quilter can also vary the size of the circles or ovals to add interest and texture to the design.
