Piece #2 is done, with a new free motion quilting design (here is piece #1). The fabric is Fossil Fern. It's quilted with Aurifil thread. This block measures 14''. The free motion quilting design was a lot of FUN to sew! Two pieces done! More coming soon! Have a great sewing week, Geta Edited to add: Click below to see the SPECTACULAR finished quilt. … [Read more...]
Free Motion Quilting Fun
I had so much fun quilting this little piece. The 14'' design was first drawn on fabric then I free motion quilted. Other 5-6 designs, in the same series, are waiting to be quilted! Have a wonderful weekend, Geta EDITED TO ADD: See the finished quilt! … [Read more...]
Faux leather pouches
Do you know what fabric is this? It's a laser cut faux leather, a very fine and stretch material, used in the garment industry. I knew that it's not strong enough for using in bags, but I thought that it's lovely to see the cut away motifs highlighted by the bright color of the fabric used underneath, so I bought it. Three years later, I thought it's time to make a pouch or two! So … [Read more...]
Easy zipper pouch pattern
I love sewing pouches, I think we never have too many! My family and friends always appreciate them, so I continue to sew pouches for gifts! How about a pouch that can be sewn in less than 20 minutes? This is the most important feature of my new pouches. Cool way to stitch the lining- it adds a nice finishing touch to the zipper and also makes the construction of the pouch quick and … [Read more...]
Coloring with thread
I finished this 20'' piece, this color is so hard to photograph!! Everything was free motion quilted. Coloring this mandala design (it has 40 repeats) with thread was a lovely experience, BUT: - I stitched too much and flattened the design too much (I should have stopped at picture#3 ); - the variegated thread takes too much attention! - the textured quilting outside the … [Read more...]
A little wholecloth quilt
I LOVE this little wholecloth quilt. I think it was the time to make one, since I love so much playing with thread. So here is a first try. It all started with a good water soluble marker. Everything until now was stitched with the walking foot. At this stage I thought it is lovely, but what if I add more quilting? I washed the piece and took some pictures (just to play … [Read more...]
Stylish faux leather shopping bag
When I need to sew a gift for a friend, I can't think of anything else than bags, shopping bags and pouches! So here is the new faux leather shopping bag! I used this pattern and I modified it a little, I made it bigger. The flowers add such a nice touch! I love faux leather more than anything else! It has a beautiful drape, like no other fabric+interfacing combination I could … [Read more...]
English paper pieced quilt pattern
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...]
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