Quilt As Desired : On TV : Home & Garden Television

Figure A

How does a quilter determine what is the best quilting pattern when instructions say "quilt as desired"? Expert Alex Anderson has this advice:

Fill the space (figure A). The quilted flower design seen here doesn't do a very good job of this point. When you have a template that's small for a space, draw it out then enlarge it on a copy machine and use the larger version.

Figure B

Avoid over-stippling (figure B). It makes the quilted area stiff.

Figure C

Balance the quilt design—making the amount of quilting even throughout the quilt. Here's an example of nice balance (figure C).

Figure D

Don't be afraid to cross pieced lines with one quilting pattern (figure D). The results can be terrific!

Figure E

Have a motif that looks like it needs just a little more? Try a background grid like the one seen here. The lines and curves work to complement each other (figure E).

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