Frameing the Outer Border

This border is here to support the central image. I have no desire to draw attention outward so the quilt patterns chosen will simply need to support Lenny... just like a physical frame would. First thing done was to chalk line mark the straight lines I wished to create. ( some might just use a walking foot to create uniform lines instead)

Then, because I'm just planning to use a regular pressure foot, I'm reducing the downward pressure of the foot by adjusting the pressure foot dial.

Straight line stitching follows.

Lastly... one of the subdued design elements would be a matching thread to fabric value 'channel' of meander quilting mostly to create a bit more stablity in the border. This being free motion work, I ofcourse changed to a single hole plate to improve quality of stitching.

I never free motion quilt without my supreme slider... It's much easier to quilt your piece as your pushed or pulled quilt glides much easier.

I quilted in a confined within the lines meander that creates a stabilizing almost floating channel. I liked it.

Once the chalk lines are erased, this quilt is done but for binding which will be done by the quilt owner. Lenny has now headed home to Montana.