Abstract:
Free-motion quilting patterns are functional and decorative patterns sewn on
pieced quilts using a single-line continuous stitch path for each region of
the quilt. Seven families of quilting patterns are commonly used by
quilters. We present an approach for computationally generating three of
these families. The user can control the design for each family based on a
set of parameters, including the density and general layout of the pattern
as well as the decorative elements. Our algorithm starts by sampling a point
set in a designated region, generates a skeleton path over that set, then
inserts decorative elements along the skeleton. We provide digital and
quilted examples for each type of pattern.
