In the last months my sister Oana wanted badly a new textile bag but I didn’t find time to make her one until this week. This is her new bag! Oana loves it! I am rarely entirely happy with the things I make! And I can’t believe that I don’t find anything to criticize at this bag. I love its shape! And the size is perfect! I especially love the exterior pockets with easy access. There was a … [Read more...]
Velvet
A few days ago I quilted for the first time velvet ! Quilted velvet has such a nice texture. There is no need to use thick batting to get this texture !This one below is made from a lightweight flannel. It's summer, I still make bags...Come back, I am finishing the most beautiful bag I have ever made... … [Read more...]
Many Thanks…and a Purse !
Thank you all who purchased my e-Book ! I am happy to find out that shadow trapunto has fans all around the world, from USA and Canada to Taiwan, United Kingdom to South Africa, Australia to Mexico and Argentina… And because I got a few messages from some of you who purchased the e-Book that the access details did not reach you, please, I would kindly request of you to check out the email … [Read more...]
Machine stitched binding
I hate to stitch by hand so I usually stitch the binding on my quilts using my sewing machine.For most of my quilts I cut strips 2.25" wide.For bed quilt or if I use a thick batting or heavier fabrics I cut strips 2.5" wide. Fold the binding on the back of the quilt and pin. Stitch in the ditch using a walking foot.Match the color of thread with the background fabric.I used invisible thread.The … [Read more...]
Some of my old quilts
I didn't make too many bed quilts in my quilting adventure.This pineapple quilt was made in my first years of quilting. I used 18 fabrics to make it. I rarely use so many fabrics in a quilt. I was so proud of my fabric collection !I am proud of the borders too, because usually I am too lazy to add borders to quilts...And it is not paper pieced... From the same fabrics I made even a small quilt. I … [Read more...]
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