Blog - Geta's Quilting Studio

Quilted texture

August 25, 2014 8 Comments

Sometimes I am asked why I love to sew with solid fabric. See the answer below! And the difference between a solid and print quilted fabric. I still have to bind this quilt, finish two bag and a quilt patterns then I will start other projects. have a great sewing week, Geta … [Read more...]

There is always place for “better”

August 21, 2014 19 Comments

Do you remember this Aurifil wholecloth quilt? It is one of my favorite quilt. I finished it in a hurry and I did not like how it turned out at all. It's not perfectly flat, it has wavy edges! The quilt is just gorgeous and there was no other choice than to try finishing it in a better way. I removed the binding of the 75'' quilt and I washed, squared and bound it again. And here is the new … [Read more...]

How to quilt spaced pebbles

August 16, 2014 17 Comments

Learn to quilt spaced pebbles It's easy- but time consuming as all the pebbles! And it takes a lot of thread! More than you think! Start stitching the pebble as usual. Then outline the first stitching with a new stitching, close to the previous one, but not on top of it. Repeat 3-4 times. Then start a new pebble, leaving enough space between them so they don't overlap. It's fun and … [Read more...]

Geometric Gradation Quilt

August 15, 2014 27 Comments

I still have 40 blocks to quilt. So today I have to buy a gift! Here is the quilt top. I made this design years ago and I am happy that I finally used it. There are 11 different blocks and 121 blocks arranged into a 11x11 grid. You wouldn't say but it is really easy to cut the pieces for the blocks and to piece them. The blocks measure 6'' and the green squares vary in size from 1/2'' … [Read more...]

Free motion quilting

August 14, 2014 7 Comments

I thought that because the design is simple and there are only two colors, there is space for some special quilting. And here is what I am quilting. I spent some time drawing different quilting motifs onto this sealing wrap. A friend of mine from USA sent me a roll (the stuff I find here is not as great as this one). I placed it on top of the quilt and with water soluble marker I started … [Read more...]