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Last week I offered a free pattern/tutorial for my Easter Basket quilt. I think this one would also work for a May Day basket -- particularly if it is done is these fun bright polka dot fabrics.  This week I wanted to discuss how to quilt the project. Since all the fabrics have "polka dots" in them, I thought the theme for quilting this project should be circles and dots. For the pinwheels and the square within a square, I went with a spirograph type of design. To keep the design continuous, I traveled from one circle to the next to the next by overlapping the center section.  For the outer border I created a double circles point to point design. Each set of circles is repeatable. They would be easy to adjust -- just vary the size of the circles for added interest.   The basket design was easy to draft -- just overlapping circles. However it took a bit of work to make the design continuous without overlaps. Check out my Art and Stitch tutorial for how I did this. (4/28 Note -- I deleted the music background. However, you still may need to turn the volume all the way up to hear the video.)
For the pieced border, I just did some arcs and added a circle to the corners.  For those that would like copies of some of my quilting designs , the files are here: I would love to see photos if you make the quilt. Happy quilting. Kari Sign up for my newsletter to stay current on what's happening in my studio and learn more quilting tips. As a thank you, I'll send you a FREE pattern for this small maple leaf quilt.
Cynthia Marrs
4/26/2014 02:50:53 am
Your tutorials are very well done. Makes the process so logical. I have a problem hearing you, though. The music is way too loud. Can you increase the voice and soften (or eliminate) the music?
Melanie Gillette
4/26/2014 02:53:58 am
Love your tutorial videos Kari! The quilt is on my to do list.
Karen Stuart
4/26/2014 03:09:23 am
I can hardly hear you talk at all, barely hear the music which I like, but you need to speak much louder. I have my sound up 100% and cannot hear you hardly at all. Thanks for your designs and tutorials. Karen in Iowa
Laura Brechin
4/26/2014 05:12:01 am
Great Art and Stitch tutorial but difficult to hear you. Nice music but it took over for me and I had trouble concentrating on what you were doing.
Kari
4/28/2014 05:13:40 am
I've taken off the music background on the basket tutorial. You still may need to turn your volume all the way up to hear -- but at least it gets rid of the background noise issue. 5/1/2014 10:15:55 pm
I'm really just starting out with Art n Stitch, so appreciate you sharing you videos with us . Thank you.
Anne Hurlburt
5/2/2014 12:29:25 am
Nice job, Kari! What software are you using to record your tutorials?
Kari
5/2/2014 02:58:59 pm
Thanks Anne. I'm using Camstudio with editing in Microsoft Movie Maker. When I have done Power Points with voice overs, I like Audacity.
chris
5/2/2014 01:44:47 am
wow,loved the tutorial,
Melanie Gillette
5/2/2014 01:50:59 am
Thanks Kari!
Diane
5/2/2014 04:32:57 am
Thank you for the tutorial. It is a helpful review using the tools. I used my headphones and could hear you very clearly.
Cynthia Marrs
5/2/2014 03:13:11 pm
I could hear this soooo much better. Thank you again for your tutorial.
Laura Brechin
5/8/2014 07:24:24 am
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