How Do You Apply A Motif Pattern To Quilt Fabric?
Applying a motif to a quilt can act as both a decorative detail and the means of securing the three layers of your quilt together. The motif, or stitching design, you use is totally up to you. It can be as simple as running a simple stitch around the designs in the fabric or you can create your own. If you do not trust your drawing skills, you may find one you like in your favorite quilting magazine. Place the batting between the two fabrics. Use the ruler to find the center. Run a basting stitch down the center both vertically and horizontally. This will keep your quilt block uniform. Place the tissue paper over the motif pattern. Trace the pattern. You will want a copy for each block you intend to make. Find the center of your tissue paper pattern and loosely baste it to your quilt block, making sure not to tear the tissue paper. Working from the center of the pattern outward, stitch through all the layers. Try to keep your stitches uniform. When you have completed the stitching, tea
