5 Important Things to Consider Before Choosing the Quilting Design!

So many decisions go into the building (piecing) of a quilt but what about the quilting? Today we are focusing on EDGE to EDGE (E2E) quilting. While you need to think about all these things when it comes to custom quilting, today we are looking at the quilts in relation to those 'allover' designs.
In this video we will discuss the 5 most important things I want you to think about when choosing a design to quilt on your quilt.
Links to quilt patterns and designs:
Village Quilt Pattern (Quilt #1)
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Key Largo - Paper Pantograph
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
***Can also be found in digital and paper formats at Urban Elementz
www.urbanelementz.com/key-lar...
Skull Quilt Pattern
daydreamsofquiltsblog.com/201...
Freemotion quilt the paisley design! Here's the link for the video:
• Freemotion Quilting 10...
Paisley Park - Paper Pantograph (on Skull quilt)
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
***Can also be found in digital and paper formats at Urban Elementz
www.urbanelementz.com/catalog...
Cabaret Paper Pantograph (on the strippy gradation quilt)
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
***Can also be found at Urban Elementz
www.urbanelementz.com/cabaret...
Adore - Paper Pantograph ( Liana's rail fence quilt)
***Can also be found in digital and paper formats at Urban Elementz
www.urbanelementz.com/catalog...
Stepping Stones FREE Quilt:
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
Concertina Paper Pantograph:
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
Concertina Digital Pantograph:
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
Freemotion quilt the Abstract Triangle design (last quilt in video). Link to video:
• Freemotion Quilting 10...
Apex #1 Paper Pantograph (last quilt-modern black background bright blocks)
www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/...
***Can also be found in both digital and paper formats at Urban Elementz
www.urbanelementz.com/apex.html

[@JULIES-PLAYPEN]

Loved the thread tip about lengthening the stitch so the varigation is more readily visible. That would have never occurred to me. THanks!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You are so welcome J.R.!

[@inthekitchenwithbubby7724]

I am a brand new long armer and I learned SO MUCH from this video! Thanks for the great content!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You are so welcome! How's it going with your machine?

[@inthekitchenwithbubby7724]

Pretty good! I gave myself permission to not be perfect! Just finished the 3rd quilt and it’s definitely better than the first!

[@snickerbuckle]

So much great information thank you! Petition to have you make tee shirts with the phrase “Done is better than...not”.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you so much! I love the idea of the t-Shirts too! :D

[@tammykelley6173]

After watching the “short” of the video, I watched the full version for the 3rd time. Things are beginning to click in my brain to understand the concepts better. Thank you so much. I truly enjoy your style of instruction.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

That’s awesome Tammy! Thank you! I’m glad to help 🥰

[@Westernwilson]

Thanks for the interesting look at quilting decisions! Very helpful : ) One talk I heard on quilt design suggested that if the quilt piecing is very linear/geometric, consider a curvy quilting design for it...and if the piecing is curvy, consider more straight line quilting designs. That has worked well for me as a starting place when thinking about how to quilt the quilt!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

That is absolutely true and I use that theory also. The juxtaposition between straight and curvy works really nicely both ways.

[@karenbauman737]

I am so addicted to your videos. Thanks so much.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Awe! Thank you Karen! Share with ALL your friends! ;)

[@janfasano5462]

Super videos once again. Thank you for inspiring me, Tracey. You do the best videos, ever. I learn so much from you.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Awe! Thank you so much Jan! I appreciate the kind words so much! :)

[@maureentaphouse5206]

What an excellent video covering areas that most gloss over. My few attempts with variegated have been unsuccessful so far but your tip about stitch length is going to send me back to my machine and do a test sample on the few spools I own trying the same design in different stitch lengths. Thank you so much for passing on your knowledge.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

That's a great way to play with threads to see how they'll look! You will be amazed at what you discover. :)

[@quiltcavequilter6952]

Great points... I basically go over these points when taking in client quilts....explaining this to non longarm Quilter’s really helps them understand the process.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Absolutely! It educates them also. :)

[@mjp5129]

I am only good at meander. I use it or loops. I can do feathers. I wouldn’t call them good, but for me, they’re ok. I’m not going to even try some of that fancy quilting. I don’t think the quilting should compete with the quilt top pattern. It used to be that the quilting was just to hold the quilt together. My grandmother handmade quilts. She just used, I think it was yarn and called tied? Not sure, but my point is, the quilting doesn’t need to be fancy. It’s pretty when you can see it, but if you have to hold it up to the light to see it, because it’s a busy quilt top, then it’s not necessary. So I do meander. Just my opinion, of course. I guess I’m a minimalist. 🙂 Thanks for all of your videos. I think I’ve watched most of them and they are very helpful. You do beautiful work.

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Great video. I learned a lot. Never heard the term quilting the air out. But I must do that because I love to do dense quilting. I'm going to remember that forever. Also a great tip you gave was increasing the stitch length of variegated thread. Please make more of these videos.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I sure will! Thank you for the kind words. :)

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

A fun and interesting video to watch and listen to while I hand quilt! Thank you for posting!

[@dhewitson]

Thanks Tracey...I have used variegated thread in the past but never thought to lengthen the stitch. Great video! You are very easy to listen to and the pace is just right.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Betcha love that variegated thread even more once your stitches are a bit longer! ;)

[@debbiethornton90]

I also lengthen the stitch length when I use metallics for the same reason.

[@garethvanallen7835]

So glad to see another tutorial from you!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you!

[@nancylyman5192]

You gave me a few “lightbulb” moments in this video. I never thought about “quilting all the air out” and what it does to the warmth of the quilt. I also have never thought about using variegated thread, but you made it look so good, I think I might try it. I would like to know the name of the quilting design on the quilt with the small squares on a black background. (It’s the one you said you quilted all the air out of, but it will hang on the wall, so it really doesn’t have to be warm). I’m just starting to collect designs for my computer quilting. Thank you for a very thought-provoking video.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I'll check for you Nancy. I quilted that quilt about 4 years ago. It's basically just spirals but I'll try and find it. :)

[@JRoussel.Creations]

Yes! another awesome video! Gotta make myself a checklist now to use for customer quilts so I don't forget something!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thanks my friend!

[@sherylp.9570]

That's a great tip on lengthening the stitch length with variegated thread, or any thread, for that matter. When I first saw your up-close look at the stitching on your skull, I thought I must not have my Lucey set correctly (?) or something, because my stitches look tighter than that. But I normally use about 11 SPI, so that explains everything!! Whew!! Thanks for this great video! 💕

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much Sheryl 😁

[@mainacht3509]

Great video as always. Thanks, Tracey for sharing your knowledge.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much Mai.

[@lanellehatcher561]

Just learned a lot about quilting the air out! Thank you! All really good advice.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You are so welcome!

[@APPEARANCEdesignstudio]

Awesome as usual 👍Thanks for the great content!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you!!

[@tinad846]

Always learn so much from your videos. I am working towards getting a Lucy in the next few months. I have never worked on a longarm and so I am watching and saving ALL of your instructions. Also anticipating your books which are in the mail. There are other instructors true but I find you the most inspiring. Thank-you very much.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Oh Tina, you're going to LOVE Lucey! Congratulations! Yes, your books should arrive this week. :)

[@territownley473]

Once again, you save me! Thanks for all the great info.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I'm happy it was helpful Terri! I hope you and Miss Millie are getting along well. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon.

[@ElleMayple]

Such a great video, you covered all the areas of choosing the quilting designs . Loved it.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you so much June! I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

[@Honey4280]

Great tips on quilting all our quilt tops.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferhartford3681]

Great tips as always. 👍🏻. Really loved the idea of loading the quilt length wise for less advances.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Right?! It's all about efficiency... :)

[@scrappinvt]

Love your videos. You always have great tips. Thank you.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you Pat! You are so welcome!

[@joworrell7888]

An extremely informative video. Thanks for all your videos.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Glad you like them! Thanks Jo!

[@lisetabercrittersninkdesig7911]

Lots of info!, thanks, Tracey!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You're welcome my friend! Thank you for the kind words. :)

[@amishheritagequiltsandcraf8180]

I always learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you! :)

[@makeitjoyful]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@nancymathisen9707]

You’re a great teacher.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much Nancy. 😊

[@kathyenglish8427]

I can’t wait for the border to open up so I can come for in person classes!!!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

YESSS!!!!

[@bettywhittington9654]

I'm on down south in Mississippi but I would so enjoy that also. Guess I'll have to find a local shop but it won't have Tracy in it. Sad. Lol

[@kathyenglish8427]

@@bettywhittington9654 I’m in NY so I got to take a class from Tracey in person - Tracey was a game changer for my quilting - I’ve been to other in person classes and she’s the best by far!

[@user-us5oq3tt9m]

This is very helpful. Thank you.

[@sarakhammash5114]

Thank you for the excellent video. You shared a lot of very helpful information. Please keep posting videos.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thanks Sara! I plan on it. :)

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

Great video, I am a new long arm quilter so this was very helpful...as was the video you did on loading quilts onto the long arm...thank you.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolynhowden9440]

Fantastic video!! Thank you

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Glad you liked it!

[@eddiesikes3660]

As a newbie quilter Good thoughts to consider. Thank you..

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@lynnlong642]

Great video.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thanks!

[@peggyfinney9870]

Thank you. I found this very informative.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peggyfinney9870]

@@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362 it was very timely actually. I was going to ask you about how to choose which panto and you must have heard my thoughts. Lol

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

@@peggyfinney9870 LOL! There you go! :D

[@hazelem1266]

Good morning. Thank you for this video. I learned a lot. I wish you would’ve shown the back of the quilt though. Do you have any hand quilting videos please?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You're welcome Hazel. Showing the backs is a great idea! I wish I'd of thought of that when I was filming the video. I don't do hand quilting at all. My needle is electric. :)

[@myraludik4232]

Thank you

[@lindanorman9144]

Still trying to find Concertina quilt pattern. Link comes up "page not found." Where can I find this E2E pattern in qli format.?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I took it off the website temporarily. It needed to be re worked.

[@helenszgalsky732]

Awesome video with wonderful examples and explanations and at a comfortable pace. Great summation at the end. I do have a question, what variegated thread did you use in both of the examples? Thanks for all your time and work involved in sharing this very valuable information.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you my friend! I'm used Fantastico on the quilts in the video. I love that thread. :)

[@helenszgalsky732]

Thank you!

[@suzannemcmahon5946]

what is a good weight for thread if the quilt is to be used as a bed quilt? for example innovatech thread?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

40wt or 50wt is good

[@JULIES-PLAYPEN]

FOUND IT! THE PATTERN! It's called "Pin Drop". Laundry basket quilts has a free PDF download on their website!

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Thank you!!

[@sandan2358]

On the pretty quilt you used variegated thread on the top, what color did you use in the bobbin?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I use (for the most part) Magna Glide Classic pre wound bobbins. That one would have the Light Tan in the bobbin.

[@mindytaylor523]

I enjoyed this video, but I, right now am only doing free motion. Do you have a video or can you do one, that shows ideas for different basic blocks. I am pretty new and struggle deciding on how to quilt each one. Thanks.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Hey Mindy, I have an online class available on my website that offers just that exact thing! Lots of different common blocks in a sampler quilt, quilted in 3 different styles. Traditional, Modern and Freestyle. It's called: Killer Freemotion Skillbuilder Series. That would be perfect for you. :)

[@inthekitchenwithbubby7724]

Question. Can pantographs be printed out on a laser printer using 8.5x11 paper? I haven’t visited your site yet so I apologize if this is a redundant question.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You'll need to purchase them and they come printed on rolls of paper.

[@DD-ek8qc]

Can these quilt designs be used on a domestic machine?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

You can absolutely freehand them! Watch the videos links in the descriptions and give them a go!

[@amybartoe7015]

What type of design would you choose for civil war traditional piecing?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Probably something very traditional like a Baptist Fan. Make sure your thread is a matt and not shiny.

[@ambersmith4813]

Where do I find the link to the skull quilt?

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

I can't remember Amber, it's been a long time but if you google free pattern, skull quilt, it should turn up. It's all 2 1/2" squares. Done like a pixel quilt.

[@janetmorrow513]

Can You post the link to the skull pattern? I would really like to make that one for a friend. Thank you.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Hey Janet, the link for that quilt is in the descriptions already. :)

[@janetmorrow513]

Thank You, It must have gone up just as I commented. There was nothing there when I did. I see it now. Great video. I learned something today.

[@reneeschultz-hein524]

I believe the name of that pattern is CITY BLOCKS.

[@whirlsnswirlsquilting4362]

Ouuu! Thank you!!

[@saraseagrist9143]

City Blocks - Better Homes and Gardens “Best of Weekend Quilts” June 2008