Inspirations’ My Quilt Embellisher offers many ways to fill negative space on a quilt block. I enjoy trying different background fills because virtual quilting is fast and easy. Auditioning a variety of background fills gives me confidence that I’ll like the final outcome and it’s easy to do in My Quilt Embellisher. Just a few clicks and the background or negative space of a quilt block is filled with interesting texture. Every detail can be customized right down to the distance between the stitches and the length of each stitch.
I created my simple applique flower and drew a rectangle around the flower – the same size as the block. This is a quick project so my block is 6″ square. Here’s how to do it: select the flower, right click and Create Outline. Set the distance to zero. Select the outline and the run stitch rectangle and touch the Combine tool (paper clip).
Next, play with a few of the features after selecting the combined outlines. I chose Texture, Stipple and Echo for my first three trials.
I’d love to know what background you prefer. Do you like the Texture block?
The Stipple?
Or the Echo?
Please share your thoughts! Texture, Stipple or Echo. If you have another style, by all means let us know!
16 COMMENTS
Michelle Hall
7 years agoi think i like the stipple best
Pat
7 years agoI like the textured diamond pattern best. Classic.
Jane BROWN
7 years agoI like the texture best — the stippling looke too busy and there is not enough of the echo to show what it is — do you ever teach in other states like southern Indiana like Evansville ?? Comments are just my opinion.
eileenroche
7 years ago AUTHORHi Jane, I don’t have any teaching engagements at this time. If that changes – I’ll be sure to post it in here on the blog!
Wanda Keller
7 years agoStipple
SANDI CUNNINGHAM
7 years agoEcho <3 <3 <3
Mary Grace Ronan
7 years agotexture is my favorite
Ellen
7 years agoTexture. The angles allow the curves of the flower to shine.
JD
7 years agoTexture is the one I like the best. But I feel there needs to be only half the lines otherwise it seems to minimize the block. I think each fill needs to be less dense to show off the block. Could just be because of the color of the lines since you can’t use white thread on the computer. Thanks for sharing the concept.
eileenroche
7 years ago AUTHORI agree, JD, the blue stitch lines are deceiving when virtually quilting. Another reason to always test, test, test!
Audrey
7 years agoEither the texture or echo work for me. Thanks for this lesson. Would love to see more QE lessons!
Shelley
7 years agoLike the stipple best. It makes the flower stand out and the no distinct pattern of stipple is more relaxing.
Alice Cornelson
7 years agoWow! The Diamonds in the texture box seem to make the design pop. I would use it for this type block.
Annette
7 years agoLove the texture block1
Marsha
7 years agoI love the texture in block one just looks great!
thanks
mozeqatim
7 years agoqaramej21