This document provides tips for re-drafting quilt patterns to better fit the intended space. It recommends evenly spacing patterns and using consistent angles of 45, 60, 90, 180 degrees to allow the pattern to flow well. Secondary patterns should be designed for corners and sashings. The document also discusses adapting patterns if they do not originally fit the space, and breaking patterns down into basic shapes for easier quilting according to the "Language of Quilting". Asymmetrical designs and centered motifs are suggested to use space differently.

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Re-drafting:
• Saves time
• Saves money
• Saves frustration

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If you like the pattern but it does
not fit the areas…
CHANGE IT!

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• Even spacing
• Patterns flow
• Good angles
• Forms a great secondary pattern

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• Even spacing
• Rule of thumb is your thumb
• Mind large open spaces or plain fabrics
• Make pattern more prominent in “open”
or light spaces

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• Pattern Flows
• Easy to quilt
• Size of design works in space
• Use 45 ̊ angles, 60 ̊, 90 ̊, 180 ̊,

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• Secondary pattern
• Design in corners
• Design behind sashings
• 3 sashings, 3 borders

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• If it does not fit . . .
• Change area
• Change size
• Change angles
• Adapt the pattern

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• Each pattern has it’s own
• Rhythm
• Spacing
• Motifs
• Adapt the pattern

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Stuck in a rut?
You want this……
but your brain sees this!

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Stuck in a rut?
You want this……
but your brain sees this!

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• The Language of Quilting™
• All patterns break down into the 5
Basic Shapes, even your signature.

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• The Language of Quilting™
• Read the pattern
• Focus on the needle/where you want to go
• Make each shape one stroke
• Count for consistency

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• The Language of Quilting™
• Use for textures and fillers
• With border patterns
• Large meanders
• Fill in awkward areas

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• The Language of Quilting™
• Build in “WIGGLE ROOM”
• Put in a “ringer” before you need it

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• The Language of Quilting™
• Build in “WIGGLE ROOM”
• Put in a “ringer” before you need it

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• Use Asymmetrical Designs
• Same space, different shapes
• Use centered motifs

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