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    ElaineP's Avatar ElaineP is offline Senior Member
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    Default What is stippling?

    Hi all,

    Naive question from a learner quilter!! What is stippling? I've seen the phrase used in relation to free motion quilting and just wondered what it means.

    Thanks

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    Sandy Navas's Avatar Sandy Navas is offline Senior Member
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    Default Re: What is stippling?

    Stippling is a common form of "filler" quilting. Either done by hand or by machine, it creates a pattern of closely-sewn, roaming lines that fill background spaces on a quilt. A few shapes are repeated throughout stippling, but not so frequently to create a rigid effect. Instead, stippling has more of a random, wandering appearance to it. Often used around appliqué, stippling makes the surrounding areas appear raised.
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    ElaineP's Avatar ElaineP is offline Senior Member
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    Default Re: What is stippling?

    Thanks Sandy for that very comprehensive explanation - my knowledge is enriched!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to explain.

    Elaine

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    Great explanation Sandy. I am sitting here doodling and drawing with my finger, but can't put it into words that would be anywhere close to explaining this. As always, you have the words!

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