Block #50 of The Splendid Sampler will be released tomorrow and everyone agrees that this requires big celebration! So the designers of the blocks thought to make something special for all the quilters that sew this sampler- check out the celebration's party here. A quilt with 100 different blocks is definitely a special quilt. And it deserves a special label. Actually, each quilt is special … [Read more...]
A large quilted tote bag
I need a bag for a gift and since I don't know the fabric preference of the recipient, I thought it's safe to stay away from bold prints and colors; this is what I chose: any woman loves flowers and pink, right? My favorite gifts to sew! I was wondering what interfacing to use and then I recalled that some time ago I came to the conclusion that the quilted bags are the best bags to give as … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Design
Here is a new free quilt design for my newsletter subscribers. It looks simple and modern and it is easy to sew. It measures 14'' but it could be printed at a reduced scale if you need a smaller design. It could be a pretty quilting motif, enhanced by trapunto or shadow trapunto, or just an appliqued design (fusible raw edge applique is the easiest and fastest applique technique). If you … [Read more...]
How to choose machine quilting designs
Well, you just finished your quilt top and now you are anxious to quilt it. Your quilting will bring your quilt top to life so you have to choose what to quilt on your precious top. If you are a beginning quilter and are overwhelmed by too many ideas (or you don't have any idea - it happens to all of us!), here are a few guidelines to help you make an easier choice; I follow them when I quilt my … [Read more...]
My block for the Splendid Sampler
Hello friends and welcome, new readers! Almost one year ago Pat and Jane asked me if I want to design a block for a sampler quilt along. Of course, I said "yes!". You probably already heard about the Splendid Sampler. Are you sewing the blocks? If not, you need to check the Splendid Sampler website; there are 100 blocks (almost half of them already released), all the blocks are wonderful … [Read more...]
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