Domestic MACHINE QUILTING

Freehand quilting is often seen as the epitome of creativity and artistry in machine quilting. However, many quilters shy away from it, feeling intimidated by the idea of quilting without pre-marked lines or templates. That’s where grids come in. Grids provide a structured foundation that gives freehand designs consistency while still allowing for creative freedom. Here we will explore how grids can be used to guide your freehand designs and elevate your quilting skills.

Tracey Browning

Using Grids to Guide Your Freehand Designs The power of grids Grids are a quilter’s secret weapon for achieving balance and precision in freehand designs. By dividing your quilt into manageable sections, grids create a roadmap that helps you maintain scale, spacing and alignment. They can be as simple or as complex as you like, depending on your design goals. When quilting with grids, you’re not restricted to following the lines exactly. Instead, think of the grid as a guide that ensures your motifs flow harmoniously across the quilt. This approach is particularly useful for achieving consistent shapes and spacing, repeating motifs without distortion and keeping designs aligned in the same direction. Types of grids and their uses Grids come in various forms, each suited to different types of freehand…

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Quilters Companion (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #132 2025

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