Lori Kennedy

Divide & Conquer: Creative Quilting for Any Space

Lori Kennedy
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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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
 
 
8 Lessons
2  hrs 31  mins

Description

Discover six simple strategies to add cohesive free-motion quilting to every section of your project! First, learn how to use doodling to create more consistent designs. Start stitching with versatile quilted flowers, and add a whimsical water scene to your repertoire as you learn how to fill horizontal and vertical spaces with ease. Next, create unique overall motifs with a can’t-miss grid strategy, and dive into gorgeous rose and orange-peel motifs to make medallion blocks pop. Then, find out how to create playful radiating designs, as well an array of motifs that work wonderfully with half-square triangles. Along the way, you’ll learn how to vary and repeat motifs to create more harmonious quilting, and pick up essential troubleshooting tips for professional-quality results.

Lori Kennedy

Lori Kennedy is the founder and author of the popular quilting blog The Inbox Jaunt. She is also the author of the book "Free-Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3: 61 Designs to Finish Your Quilts With Flair" and of the American Quilter column "In Line With Lori Kennedy." Lori is a proud Bernina Ambassador.

Lori Kennedy

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