Grids
I find grids very useful. Squared paper is easy to obtain, but better still – the grid you draw.
Measuring isn’t obligatory – and I often start by drawing a rough grid by ‘eye’ in my journal.
Are you a quilter? Quite an interesting way of developing your own personal quilting pattern is to begin with your intials. Firstly – fill every alternate square with the initial of one of your names
Then choose a second initial and complete the rest of the boxes.
This simple pattern is based on an M and an h – upper or lower case can be chosen at will – and the shape of the letters doesn’t have to have any bearing on your signature.
Once ‘inked in’ the line becomes more apparent. The above needs a little touching up if it’s to be programmed into a quilting module – but for freehand quilting, either by machine or by hand, it gives a good indication of the final result.
I love using grids. You never know what you will discover
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Great quilting design! I hand quilt and am always looking for new designs 🙂
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This would make a lovely hand quilted surface. Let me know if you use it – give it a try with your initials – it would make a really personalised quilt.
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I will do that! Thanks 😊
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I used to use grids when I first started drawing, when I was trying to recreate someone else’s work. They have many uses, and I love the initials idea for quilting! That is a craft I would love to learn how to do 🙂
Julianne
Ink & Stitches – http://blog.jhwinter.com
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That looks great, and a creative idea. Would the final product then have the layers in these shapes? (Sorry I’m obviously not a quilter lol but find it interesting. I’m actually now thinking how to use it on a top where the seams came loose…)
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The design would create patterns in the surface. Apologies for the long delay – I’ve just found out how to find comments! Talk about slow on the uptake…..
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I do gridding when I design cross stitch patterns, I have never quilted but one day I would like to try if I ever befriend my sewing machine.
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I hope you will give it a go sometime. If you don’t fancy using your machine for quilting you could always tie the top and backside together.
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