Here is my new small wholecloth quilt - a new version of this quilt - I left the center rosette unquilted and there is a different - and such FUN - background quilting. The quilt is 20'' and the rosette - 16''. The fabric is Fossil Fern (Benartex) and I quilted with Aurifil. This quilt was entirely free motion quilted - but the center rosette can easily be quilted with the walking … [Read more...]
Fast and fun free motion quilting design
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...]
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...]
Encouragement for beginner quilters
Free motion quilting still scares you? Check out my free ebook with tips for easy and fun free motion quilting. Have a great sewing week, … [Read more...]
Free Motion Quilting Feathers on triangles
My three-block table runner is almost finished. I enjoyed quilting feathers in three different ways on the biggest triangles. Have a great sewing day, Geta Edited to add Pattern for these blocks available here. … [Read more...]
“No Stress” Free Motion Quilting – free ebook
The beginning of my free motion quilting journey wasn't easy. I deciphered my first quilting books with a magnifying glass. One of the hardest things I had to figure out was how the free motion quilting foot works. Now I ADORE free motion quilting. In 14 years I have made many projects: many were fun and easy but some were very challenging. I have learned a lot from my own mistakes. Now you … [Read more...]
Continue Your Free Motion Quilting Journey
Don't give up, beginner (free motion) quilter! Still preparing the new free motion quilting ebook. Have a great weekend, Geta Edited to add The free ebook is here - lots of tips for easy and fun free motion quilting- click here to download your copy. … [Read more...]
Starting your Free Motion Quilting Journey
Free motion quilting could be intimidating. As a beginner quilter, we see the work of other quilters and we think we will never be able to quilt as beautiful as them. We know the feeling because many of us where there. But we know that the hardest thing is to start. So I thought to include a few (famous!) words of encouragement in my new free motion quilting ebook. Stay tuned for a … [Read more...]
Quick Free Motion Quilting
I am having much fun with this quilt! It's small (38''). You probably think that I am obsessed with feathers! I do love the look of quilted feathers but I love even more that it is so easy to quilt them! If you want to practice and draw feathers on paper, I can assure you that quilting them is easier than drawing them! It's important to quilt on small shapes. This is why I divided the … [Read more...]