10 Minute Free Motion Project |
|
If you do the simplest of these projects, it is very quick! You can use regular batting and backing, but it is even quicker if you use heavy interfacing such as Timtex or Peltex. I used the fusible kind, so I just fused the fabric to the interfacing and I was ready to go, no backing needed.
I started with a 6 inch square, then drew a 5 inch square inside of that. I stitched around that square with black thread and a regular straight stitch foot. This is also optional, it was partly just to show me where to cut it when I was done.
I then stitched the simple flowers, starting at the bottom, and putting in a couple of leaves on the way up. If you plan on making a wavy stem, it is easier than trying to make a straight one.
If you want, you can just trim it near your stitched square, and you are done!
If you have more time, stitch some simple grass. (third sample)
If you are having fun and don't want to stop yet, the middle one has a few more things. First, I drew a simple dragonfly and flight line with a Pigma pen. I wanted a dotted line for that, so I didn't do it with free motion, but you could do that too. I also did some stippling in the background with yellow thread, which doesn't show well in the photo. That is a very forgiving way of practicing free motion; if you use matching thread, especially on a print fabric, it really disappears anyway. I also filled in the flower petals with free motion, and added buttons in the center.
A very fun and quick project!
I started with a 6 inch square, then drew a 5 inch square inside of that. I stitched around that square with black thread and a regular straight stitch foot. This is also optional, it was partly just to show me where to cut it when I was done.
I then stitched the simple flowers, starting at the bottom, and putting in a couple of leaves on the way up. If you plan on making a wavy stem, it is easier than trying to make a straight one.
If you want, you can just trim it near your stitched square, and you are done!
If you have more time, stitch some simple grass. (third sample)
If you are having fun and don't want to stop yet, the middle one has a few more things. First, I drew a simple dragonfly and flight line with a Pigma pen. I wanted a dotted line for that, so I didn't do it with free motion, but you could do that too. I also did some stippling in the background with yellow thread, which doesn't show well in the photo. That is a very forgiving way of practicing free motion; if you use matching thread, especially on a print fabric, it really disappears anyway. I also filled in the flower petals with free motion, and added buttons in the center.
A very fun and quick project!
