Well, that went by fast. It seems only yesterday when discussions were centered on the 4th of July festivities, the warmth of summer sunshine, and aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables. Let’s have Some Fun! Today marks the first day of August and, in my opinion, a perfect opportunity to ask my granddaughters Lanna and …
July has arrived and with it LOTS of heat and sunshine and that’s just in my sewing room! My sewing machine has been running blue blazes and this past week I’ve felt fairly productive. Quilts, If you read my most recent post, the ONE big item on my list-of-things-that-I-HAVE-to-finish-soon was the Up In The Air …
And it is about time! It has been six months since I began designing and piecing a new baby quilt. Then ‘Rona came and with that a l-o-n-g delay in receiving the fabric for the quilt back. However, in hindsight, the delay was actually a good thing. Had I finished the quilt before the new …
Have you ever found yourself just wanting to sew? You want to make something – something easy and pretty but you don’t know exactly what? I had been away from my sewing machine for few days trying to get my most recent baby quilt ready to quilt and bind – a task that always produces …
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In a previous post I provided a list of what I consider the top five tips and techniques to help guarantee success when quilting or making a quilt top. Number 1 on that list recommends using Pre-Cut fabric. And for this pattern I will be using: A solid layer cake of 10″ squares and one …
Now that I have spent the better part of the past three years piecing quilt tops and making quilts I’ve developed a curiosity about how other’s have made the decision to become a quilter. I ask this because, and as any quilter will tell you, in this day and age, the whole process of making …
The short answer is YES. Making a quilt from used baby or children’s clothing is nothing new. It is a great way to preserve those precious memories and hold onto clothing that have a special meaning or significance. However,…And this is a l-o-n-g however, when making an item such as quilt, using any fabric other …
A New Year, A New Month and a New Top 5 Quilting Tips and Techniques for ALL Quilters From Beginner to Experienced Interesting how a New anything can spark renewed interest and motivation to “get things done”! One of the things I intend to “get done” is writing more articles about the process of quilting, …
Three you say? That’s right, one + one does not always equal two. When I’ve presented with that question in the past I’ve always responded, “one what?”. That same philosophy, “One what” applies here too. Read on and I’ll explain! If I’ve only learned one thing during my short tenure as a quilter, putting together …
