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...]
Still weaving…
New Faux Leather Woven Bag
I think this is one of the most interesting bag I have ever made. And one of the most beautiful too. Here is my new faux leather woven bag, this time in argyle pattern. I just had to make one more woven bag! After many patchwork bag, now I love weaving strips of faux leather. When I started it I thought it could be the only one so I chose the favorite colors of my sister Nina. This … [Read more...]
Faux leather woven bag
I am so excited to share with you my latest creation. Isn't the birthday of a friend a good reason to try something new? Something cool! I loved so much this bag in argyle pattern I made last year and I wanted to try something similar. Since that bag isn't the easiest thing I sewed I decided that it is the time for something more simple. And so my new woven bag was born. It's actually a … [Read more...]
Working with stencils
I am working with a stencil. And it is not for quilting. Do you guess what is it? I am so happy that I have this cutter on hand; I used it only a few times in 14 years, but it was a wise investment, it is great for making stencils, it's a time-saving tool. It's Olfa, it comes with three attachments for various spaces between the two blades. Now I am more than anxious to show you … [Read more...]
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