Last year I made a pleated tree design and turned it into a tote bag. I loved so much the texture that I wanted to re-create it, but using a different technique. And different it was, because I ended up with two trees, created from a rectangular panel. The pleats are created in a different way and know I have a problem: which one to love more? Anyway, with this technique I have … [Read more...]
Fussy cutting tips
For years, I believed fussy cutting was a tedious process unworthy of my time. But it wasn't until I started using it more and more that I realized how powerful it is. Combine that with a fascinating technique, and you'll be excited to spend time creating one-of-a-kind blocks and quilts. To make fussy cutting easier, sometimes a transparent plastic template is required. Depending on the … [Read more...]
Quilting tips
Whenever I spot a gorgeous print, I can't help but imagine it in kaleidoscope blocks. They truly transform designs! For my latest project I used this winter fabric... and the instructions of my Kaleidoscope quilts patterns for the blocks below. The blocks use 4 squares with identical print - this is the easiest type of kaleidoscope. These blocks would have made a gorgeous quilt, but … [Read more...]
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure
If you are a subscriber to my newsletter, you have already seen this, but if this is your first visit, this is a lovely story! The story of a fantastic quilt I made together with a group of my Romanian quilting friends and my three sisters : it won a prize in Houston! It's been 10 years since we created that masterpiece. Every so often, I get asked if there's a pattern for this quilt or if … [Read more...]
Technique taken to the next level
There are many ways to create applique designs for quilts or bags, and one of them is reverse applique. This can be done in different ways, I love my way that uses a precision knife. For my latest bags I used faux leather, as this material does not fray. If you want to find out details about this technique, click on the link below. Reverse applique quilt tutorial These are my new bags … [Read more...]
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