We all want to quilt more in less time. I am glad to share a few tips with you; these tips improve my quilting productivity. 1. Learn everything about the sewing machine Learn how your sewing machine works and use the best tools for it. Find out what are the best needle and thread for any job you have to do. I know people say PRACTICE is the key. While practice is important, I think the most … [Read more...]
Shadow Trapunto and Kaleidoscope
Here is a beautiful and easy to sew shadow trapunto quilt. It started with a "kaleidoscope" background (more ideas that use striped fabric here). The trapunto design on organza. All the trapunto was quilted with the walking foot. See a gallery of my shadow trapunto quilts here. Learn how to sew shadow trapunto quilts here. Happy quilting! Save Save … [Read more...]
Sweet ideas to sew and share!
I had so much fun sewing these little cones! These ones are a little smaller than the cones shown here. Taking pictures was fun too! You can make cones with as many sides as you want; I made one with 6 sides and below there are some 3-side cones. Aren't they ADORABLE? Of course, the beautiful Ann Kelle fabrics contribute big to their cuteness! Hard to stop sewing … [Read more...]
Fabric Treat Boxes – Sweet Ideas to Welcome Spring
Hello, friends! I am glad to share with you what keeps me busy these days! With Easter around the corner, on Pinterest there are lots of pretty pictures of... carrot treat boxes made out of card stock. If you are a regular reader, you probably know my addiction for fabric boxes! With so many beautiful fabrics and very good interfacing that makes anything possible, who could you blame … [Read more...]
I Love Precut Quilts – the book
Hello friends! Do you buy precuts? When I see a collection I really love, I like to buy a fat quarter bundle. I like to see that beautiful fabric on many small projects! A few months ago I had to make a quilt in a day and the squares of a few charm packs saved my sanity and made me a productive quilter!! This is the other benefit of using precuts: it saves you time! No need to find in your … [Read more...]
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