New project that wasn't on the "to do" list of these days! And I couldn't make only one! What do you think? How should I finish them? As wall hangings or pillows? Geta Edited to add: Would you like to sew your own versions? Patterns available now! … [Read more...]
New Bags
These are some bad pictures but the bags look really beautiful. I used the pattern of this bag, I just modified the size of some pieces. This faux leather is the perfect fabric- soft and flexible - for this pattern. What I love most at this bag is the simplicity of the top edge. A quilting weight fabric doubled with a medium interfacing is not soft and flexible anymore (some fusible … [Read more...]
New Tote Bag and Shopping Bag Patterns
The new bag patterns are finally available! Here is my latest bag.The pretty fabric is Up Parasol by Heather Bailey. The pattern is so versatile and the large front panel is great for showing off beautiful fabrics or patterns. I made these bags for my sisters and they don't want to change them with any other bag they have. I tested it myself, one bag is mine. I understand why they … [Read more...]
New Faux Leather Woven Bags
I am still having fun weaving faux leather. It takes little time. But finishing the bags made out these woven panels - that's a different story! That's why my collection of woven bags will have only four patterns! Here is one of the patterns. I made it first in this brown-cream-yellow combination. Then I thought to make a collection with all four patterns in assorted colors … [Read more...]
Finishing a Dresden Fan/Plate Block- the easy way!
Any Dresden Fan/Plate block comes with a hole in the center. Usually it is covered with a circle that is appliqued over it. Finding the exact center of a block is not fun and it takes time. Out of necessity, here is how I thought to transform this annoying task into something quick and fun. First, I don't like circles! If they aren't PERFECT, you immediately notice the imperfections. So … [Read more...]
Tips for piecing Dresden Fan Plate Blocks
Dresden Fan/Plate is a very fun block. If you sew this block for the first time, here are a few things I noticed while piecing my recent Dresden blocks. They will make your piecing more accurate and FUN- the most important thing!! The ruler There are many rulers on the market for the Dresden Fan/Plate blocks. They have different angles and the blocks require a different number of wedges. I … [Read more...]
Simply Striped Pillow Blog Hop
Susie’s Sunroom is having a blog hop and I am glad to be part of it! Hop on over to Susie’s Blog and check out my little quilted piece! She designed a simple pillow pattern, with an interesting pieced back. A quick, easy and sweet project for when you need some quilty fun. I love this kind of blog hop: the same pattern, different interpretations = inspiration for us all. Below … [Read more...]
Almost finished…
Pretty wreath of octagons - almost as fun as hexagons! This means my new modified Dresden blocks are almost finished. A few days ago I sewed something sweet and simple for a blog hop I am in. I will be sharing it with you tomorrow. Meanwhile, check it out and see what it is all about. There is a giveaway too! … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Designs
Free quilt designs, for my newsletter subscribers. Wholecloth, trapunto or shadow trapunto. Or some appliques, if you prefer to add some colors to your work. Or just a reason to practice free motion quilting - print the designs and start stitching; you could practice even without thread in the needle. Happy quilting! Geta Are you on my newsletter list? … [Read more...]
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