I finished my English paper pieced pieces - so much fun! It all started with a small octagon and 8 triangles that surround it. The pieces could be finished at this stage... ...but I chose to add another row of bigger triangles. I fused my pieces to some heavyweight interfacing (Decovil) and "quilted" them. I now have two coasters and a little placemat. Of … [Read more...]
Lucky Clover Free Quilt Pattern
I thought to make a clover design to help you welcome spring. And to send you some good luck! And because I love everything green! Here is a free clover quilt pattern for you. I included three sizes of the design. 6'' coaster 4'' x 6'' postcard 14'' block that you could use for a mini quilt, or a pilow or a table runner. Here are my coaster and postcard- detailed instructions … [Read more...]
The easiest way to choose colors for your quilts
Sometimes, choosing colors for our next quilt seems overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Here is an easy way to select colors for a successful color palette. Find inspiration on specialized website sites, like Design Seeds. We, quilters, love colors and I am sure you could spend hours on this website, admiring color palettes and choosing the best one for your next project. As you … [Read more...]
Quick Pillow Cover Tutorial
We all sew pillow covers, right? Maybe it's not as exciting as sewing a new quilt, but from time to time we have to sew ordinary things. So let's make this experience an extraordinary one and sew a beautiful pillow using this quick pillow cover tutorial. Pillow insert size: 16'' x 16'' Pillow cover size: approx 15'' x 15'' (I like to make the cover a little smaller than the insert). Fabric … [Read more...]
test for bloglovin saturday
Follow my blog with Bloglovin test for bloglovin saturday … [Read more...]
Free heart pattern for quilts, coasters, placemats
Hello friends! I noticed you love heart designs and patterns! And I thought to make a new design for you - but for a smaller and faster project. You could use this design for quilts, pillows, placemats or coasters. I made two coasters- this is such a SWEET project! The coasters measure 7''. They require 8'' x 8'' pieces of fabric, fusible web (for the appliques) and … [Read more...]
Heart quilt patterns
Here are my first quilts of 2016. Heart designs for mini wall hangings, or pillows or a center piece on a table. This is "Happy Heart", done in a multicolor Fossil Fern fabric. A 14'' design that was quickly appliqued and quilted. I worked with just one funny piece! I thought that the simple (but wonderful) design deserves a finishing in style so I added piping to the … [Read more...]
My New Pockets with Love
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely holiday season. Now, are you ready for new quilting/sewing adventures? I am thinking of Valentine's Day and I started a few new projects. Today I made two "Pockets with Love", in heart shape. (this was my first pattern, launched 6 years ago!). These fabrics (Ann Kelle for Robert Kaufman) are just perfect for these pretty little things. I don't … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas, friends! Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you for sharing your love of quilting with me. Happy sewing in 2016! Geta … [Read more...]
Very large tote bag
I love piecing faux leather! I use the walking foot when sewing faux leather;I have 3 or 4 types of faux leather and on some it works better than on other. And because the seams can't be pressed with an iron, I stitch down the seam allowances to keep the seams open. And here is the very large bag I made for the new mom in our family- my niece. Last year I made this one for my sister Nico … [Read more...]
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