Exploring Natural Machine-Quilting Motifs

Meet free-motion quilter Linda Bratten and get a sneak peek at the unique nature-inspired motifs you'll learn in class. Whether you're finishing up a quilt or embellishing home decor, Linda's designs will add visual interest and texture to any of your projects!

Simple shapes are the building blocks of complex quilting motifs, and Linda shows you how to master them. Practice drawing a variety of basic shapes, patterns and letters on paper before taking them to your sewing machine. Then, learn to add rich texture to your designs with echoing.

Get started quilting a variety of versatile -- and beginner-friendly -- leaf motifs, perfect for borders and edge-to-edge designs. As Linda demonstrates her techniques, you'll learn how to use basic loops, curls and ribbons to fluidly travel between motifs. Plus, see how to transform less-than-perfect leaves into picture-perfect designs!