I am writing/making new bag patterns and I am determined to make better bags. All it takes is a little more time and more attention to small details. The reward will be a more beautiful bag that will last longer. We love to make bags because we can make them fit our needs and we can use the favorite fabrics. There are so many creative options use can use to make an unique bag. We love the … [Read more...]
New Raw Edge Applique Quilt and Pattern
Here is my new quilt - "Color Your World'. The center design measures only 26'' and the quilt is 34''. This is a similar design with Windows into my World. This pattern is one of my best selling patterns and I did not expect that, because English paper piecing requires a lot of time! So I thought to design something similar but: - with more blocks and more colors - more complex design - … [Read more...]
A New Hexy Bag
And a surprise I planned with my friend Luminita. I gave the hexagon virus to her some time ago and here is her first project. She stitched the hexagon front and I stitched the bag. A present for one of her friends made out of her first hexagon flowers. I love a few types of interfacing but I love the look and feel of a quilted bag too. I quilted everything on a layer of batting and a … [Read more...]
Perfect Pillow Corners
While looking for some tips for better photography, I found this video. It's so easy to make your pillows look better! I just applied this. Check it out. Have a great Sunday, Geta … [Read more...]
My New Raw Edge Applique Quilt and Pattern
I made this quilt thinking of you! I wanted to make something similar with this quilt but at the same time something that can be made in days and not months or years! And what technique is faster than raw edge applique? (Ok, maybe this one?) The quilt is 55'' and the flower sphere measures 42''- a manageable size! Are you bored with my feathers on hexy flowers? All the fabrics are Kona … [Read more...]
Pretty Pastels
A secret project. Don't you hate it when you hear this? Please forgive me, it's the first time in the last 2-3 years. Sure I have things to do, like to quilt it, but I needed a little break. I saw Robert Kaufman releases 32 new colors of Kona cotton; they will have 303 colors! I love my two big boxes of Kona, I took the time to count them; I can't believe I have almost 100 colors (many … [Read more...]
Washable markers for quilting
Did you find the "perfect" washable markers for quilting? In the past I rarely used markers for my quilts. The ones specifically designed for quilting were expensive and I had to order them abroad. Now I can find them in Romania too but they are still expensive. This reason and the fact that marking a quilt top for quilting takes time made me completely ignore this option. Then a little … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Designs
For my newsletter subscribers. For May, June, July! It's not that I did not have time for the monthly newsletter. The inspiration just did not hit me the way I wanted! Lately I like to quilt feathers on everything! I love how easy it is to fill any space with feathers. So I thought that these designs are great to practice quilting feathers. They look great as fusible raw edge appliques. … [Read more...]
Basting a quilt sandwich
How do you baste your quilts ? When I started quilting, I basted some quilts with thread. I did not like it at all. Now, after many hand pieced hexagons, I don't think this is such a terrible thing to do. Then I tried safety pins - huge holes appeared in the fabric - unsightly! I just couldn't use them. Then I started to use pins and loved it; now I always use pins. The basting is fast and … [Read more...]
Fabric Prettiness
It's so easy to shop fabric for bags. And much cheaper than fabric for quilts! All I need is two fabrics, usually a total of 1.5 yards. So when new collections arrive and I have a moment when I forget about my growing stash, I buy some. So here are a few of my new favorite prints. This summer I plan to sew a lot of bags. Heather Bailey - "Up parasol" Jeni Baker - "Dreamin Vintage" Kitty … [Read more...]
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