Quilting Methods
Edge to Edge (E2E) Quilting: One quilting design or pattern is stitched continuously from one edge of your quilt to the other edge and repeated all over the quilt. This is usually the most cost effective method of Longarm machine quilting. There are many quilting designs or patterns to choose from to match the look and feel of your unique project.
Custom Quilting: This is when two (2) or more quilting designs, borders and block patterns are used. At Creative Quilting we consider the following quilting methods custom quilting when combined in one project:
Custom Quilting: This is when two (2) or more quilting designs, borders and block patterns are used. At Creative Quilting we consider the following quilting methods custom quilting when combined in one project:
- Stitching in the Ditch: Quilting along seam lines or along edges of appliqued pieces.
- Meander: Quilting in random curved lines and swirls.
- Stipple: A very closely spaced Meandering quilting.
- Motif: Quilting a design such as a feathered wreath in a designated space or block.
- Echo: Quilting that follows the outline of an applique or pieced design with two or more parallel lines.
- Channel: Quilting with straight parallel lines.
- Crosshatch: Channel quilting done in two directions or straight lines that intersect to form a grid pattern.
- Heirloom: Quilting that typically uses dense patterns and often uses separate motifs in different parts of the quilt.
- Trapunto: Quilting that is very specialized and can require a piece be quilted more than once allowing layers of batting in specific areas to give the design a raised effect.
More About Quilting Designs and Methods
Edge to Edge (E2E): E2E quilting uses all over patterns such as meanders, swirls, waves, loops, hearts, or stars. E2E is a good choice for any quilt that needs something attractive to hold the layers together. This cost effective Longarm machine quilting method is priced at $0.018 per square inch for a simple single line meander design. All other E2E designs are priced at $0.022 per square inch. We offer many E2E designs for your quilts. If you have a specific subject design that you would like on your quilt, we may have an appropriate design or we will get it for you at no charge to you or create it.
Custom Quilting: E2E designs are often used on quilts that are Custom quilted. For example, you can use an E2E design on the center of the quilt and use a different design on the borders. When you combine two or more designs or methods on a quilt we consider it Custom quilting. For example, stitching in the ditch around blocks or borders along with motif quilting within specific blocks would be Custom quilting.
Examples of Quilting Designs
There are literally thousands of quilting designs offered by a multitude of designers and vendors. I have a large assortment of designs from various designers to choose from; however, if you would like to have a design that I do not have I am happy to get it for your quilt at no cost to you. If you come into the Studio you can look through my design booklet and see samples of many of the designs I have and use. If you are not able to visit the Studio, we can discuss designs available and I can send you photos of suggested designs.
You can also go to the website of any quilt design company to look for a design you like. I suggest Anne Bright Designs because I have purchased many of her designs including: Luck of the Irish, 5 Gold Rings, Leaves, Bubbles, Aspen Canopy, and Lost to name a few. Her website is www.annebrightdesigns.com You can select the tab "Digital" then select "Edge to Edge" in the drop down box. You will be able to search for patterns using a list of Filters based on "Themes". Themes are listed alphabetically and range from Americana, Animals, Baby, Birds to Feathers, Swirls, all the way to Zoo Animals. If you see a design that you like, click on the 'VIEW DETAILS' button and you will get a larger view of the design as well as a view of what the design looks like when it's repeated two times in two rows. Or you can select "Catalog" and view all of Anne Bright's designs shown in alphabetical order by name of the design. The Catalog is great if you know the name of a pattern since it's organized alphabetically.
If you have any questions about selecting a quilting design for your quilt please don't hesitate to give me a call. My cell phone is the best way to contact me (703) 347-4634. You can also call my home phone and leave a message if I'm not available. I can walk you through the process so you can have a quilt you will love, use, and treasure.
You can also go to the website of any quilt design company to look for a design you like. I suggest Anne Bright Designs because I have purchased many of her designs including: Luck of the Irish, 5 Gold Rings, Leaves, Bubbles, Aspen Canopy, and Lost to name a few. Her website is www.annebrightdesigns.com You can select the tab "Digital" then select "Edge to Edge" in the drop down box. You will be able to search for patterns using a list of Filters based on "Themes". Themes are listed alphabetically and range from Americana, Animals, Baby, Birds to Feathers, Swirls, all the way to Zoo Animals. If you see a design that you like, click on the 'VIEW DETAILS' button and you will get a larger view of the design as well as a view of what the design looks like when it's repeated two times in two rows. Or you can select "Catalog" and view all of Anne Bright's designs shown in alphabetical order by name of the design. The Catalog is great if you know the name of a pattern since it's organized alphabetically.
If you have any questions about selecting a quilting design for your quilt please don't hesitate to give me a call. My cell phone is the best way to contact me (703) 347-4634. You can also call my home phone and leave a message if I'm not available. I can walk you through the process so you can have a quilt you will love, use, and treasure.
