How to Machine Quilt 7 Common Quilt Blocks

Diagonal lines quilted the same distance apart in a V shape create chevron designs across a quilt block or top.

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Stitching continuous wavy lines in a free-form manner gives a sense of movement across the quilt and sharply contrasts the linear design of the Log Cabin blocks.

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Wavy lines alternating horizontally then vertically in adjoining squares are often referred to as a ribbon candy design.

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Intersecting diagonal lines stitched across a quilt top make up the framework for curved leaves that are often referred to as a Orange Peel design.

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Diagonal lines that intersect across a quilt block or top are often referred to as a crosshatch design.

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What appears to be an interlocking circle pattern is created by stitching continuous wavy lines. This design is sometimes referred to as an orange peel motif.

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Quilting 1⁄4" away from the seam lines echoes the lines created by the fabric pieces and seams. Continuing to stitch into adjacent rectangles without cutting threads allows you to sew more quickly.

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What appears to be an interlocking circle pattern is created by stitching continuous wavy lines. This design is sometimes referred to as an orange peel motif.

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An allover meandering or puzzle quilting design is commonly called stippling. It involves a series of random curves closely spaced where lines do not cross.

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What appears to be several curved lines is one continuous line of stitching.

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Stitching horizontal lines across vertical seams creates a plaidlike effect. Vary your stitch length to add interest. On this quilt top the stitch length varies from 2.5–4.0 millimeters.

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Stitching diagonal lines through squares and rectangles adds interest to a bricklike quilt top design.

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Quilting 1⁄4" away from the seam lines echoes the lines created by the fabric pieces and seams. Continuing to stitch into an adjacent Flying Geese block without cutting threads allows you to sew more quickly.

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What appears to be several curved lines is one continuous line of stitching.

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