Blog - Geta's Quilting Studio

Work in progress

May 26, 2015 8 Comments

The pile of UFOs is growing and I am not happy at all. I have to change this, working on many projects at a time it's unproductive to me and stressful! I can't believe I found in my boxes with Kona cotton six tones of the same colors. And for 4 colors! Not the perfect tones but hey, I was able to make a quilt with them! Do you know how I will finish it? After quilting, it should look … [Read more...]

Continue Your Free Motion Quilting Journey

May 23, 2015 2 Comments

Don't give up, beginner (free motion) quilter! Still preparing the new free motion quilting ebook. Have a great weekend, Geta Edited to add The free ebook is here - lots of tips for easy and fun free motion quilting- click here to download your copy. … [Read more...]

New Patchwork Quilt

May 22, 2015 11 Comments

I finished this quilt a few days ago. All the fabrics are from the Fusions collection by Robert Kaufman. It's a decent size - 36'', it was a pleasure to quilt it. Quilted with Aurifil 50wt. The center octagon measures 2''. The center design measures 28''. From 2'' to 28'' in just three steps! The border is 5'' wide and I chose to quilt double feathers (feather in feather) on … [Read more...]

Starting your Free Motion Quilting Journey

May 21, 2015 4 Comments

Free motion quilting could be intimidating. As a beginner quilter, we see the work of other quilters and we think we will never be able to quilt as beautiful as them. We know the feeling because many of us where there. But we know that the hardest thing is to start. So I thought to include a few (famous!) words of encouragement in my new free motion quilting ebook. Stay tuned for a … [Read more...]

Design Wall for Quilters

May 17, 2015 3 Comments

I found that the easiest way to photograph quilt tops is after you made the quilt sandwich. The fabric sticks nicely on cotton batting, keeping the quilt top perfect and flat. This top is already quilted and washed, tomorrow I will add the binding! For my new sewing studio I plan to make a portable design wall, covered with cotton batting or maybe flannel. While I rarely need it … [Read more...]