Quilling Uppercase Letter Z - Dragonfly Pattern and Tutorial

Quilling Uppercase Letter Z - Dragonfly Pattern and Tutorials

If I'm ever in a rush to fill a monogram, but still want it to look like I took a lot of time to make it, I fill it with C- and S-scrolls because they fill up the space quickly and easily. You don't even have to use a ruler because having a variety of small and large strips fill in corners or spaces naturally. 

In my latest tutorial video, I also share tips on the way I look at my pieces with fresh eyes, how to balance your quilling even when items have already been glued down, and what to do if the colors you used don't turn out the way you intended.

I want to give a huge THANK YOU for giving me your wonderful encouragement for the past 2 years, as I've created this series of tutorial videos. This idea had been in my head  for years, but I kept making excuses not to go through with it. Your kind comments gave me the momentum to keep going and growing with each video I made. Although the purpose was to teach you the techniques I use, I was just as much a student, learning how to improve myself with each lesson. I would never have reached this far without all of you!

With gratitude,
Cecelia

Quilling Letter Y – Mandala Tutorial

Quilling Letter Y – Mandala Tutorial

I have been inspired by beautifully calming mandalas, and decided to apply it to the monogram letter Y. The letter Y is a great letter to try a mandala design with, because it's a somewhat symmetrical.

I show two methods to enlarge your quilled letter patterns. At 200%, your quilled monogram will make a wonderful décor piece on a wall or mantel.

In this tutorial, you'll see how easy it is to mirror your design to maintain consistency.

A viewer asked me to show to figure out a strip's length, so I show how to estimate it based on my drawings.

Let me be clear about this – it's not a magical process! There is much trial and error with every strip! You just don't usually see this messy part.

I prefer using centimetres to measure my strip lengths. I record the length on my drawing, and as I adjust, I erase and re-write the new measurement. I love using my Frixion (Amazon Affiliate link) erasable pens for this!

If you have any methods of mirroring drawings or determining strip lengths, I'd love to know about it!

Quilling Lowercase Letter u - How to Outline Tutorial for a Monogram

Quilling Lowercase Letter u - How to Outline Tutorial for a Monogram

It's straightforward to quill the outline of the lowercase letter u, and then it throws you some curveballs. Watch how to outline the lowercase letter u in my latest tutorial.

Quilling Lowercase Letter k - How to Outline Tutorial for a Monogram

Quilling Lowercase Letter k - How to Outline

I always tackle the inner areas first when quilling letters. This is no different for the lowercase letter k, which has two inward projecting segments.

Watch how in my latest tutorial video.