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Creating Your Own Fabric
Most of us have a big stash of fabric but often we still don't have the right fabric or a piece is simply not large enough so I created my...
Creating Your Own Fabric
Most of us have a big stash of fabric but often we still don't have the right fabric or a piece is simply not large enough so I created my...
Bargello Swirls - the quilt pattern
Bargello Swirls is a bargello design I created in 2011 using Hoffman Fabrics. There was one piece of equipment that I needed for this Bargello design - a wedge ruler.
Bargello Swirls - the quilt pattern
Bargello Swirls is a bargello design I created in 2011 using Hoffman Fabrics. There was one piece of equipment that I needed for this Bargello design - a wedge ruler.
Selecting and Grading Fabrics From Light To Dark
One of the biggest problems my students have when making a bargello quilt is selecting the fabric and then grading the fabrics from light to dark. This will also be helpful...
Selecting and Grading Fabrics From Light To Dark
One of the biggest problems my students have when making a bargello quilt is selecting the fabric and then grading the fabrics from light to dark. This will also be helpful...
Bargello Piecing Tip
A lot of thought goes into designing a Bargello quilt. It is not just a matter of drawing a few lines or curves. As you design you will discover how one...
Bargello Piecing Tip
A lot of thought goes into designing a Bargello quilt. It is not just a matter of drawing a few lines or curves. As you design you will discover how one...
Linda's Amazing Water Quilts
In this week's blog post, I wanted to share some of Linda Schmidt's amazing water quilts as Linda talks about the different techniques she teaches in her Waves and Waterfalls online...
Linda's Amazing Water Quilts
In this week's blog post, I wanted to share some of Linda Schmidt's amazing water quilts as Linda talks about the different techniques she teaches in her Waves and Waterfalls online...
Quilter's Glossary and Tutorials
Over the weekend I've been updating our Quilter's Glossary and a number of tutorials we have available. It's been a time consuming task to say the least!
Quilter's Glossary and Tutorials
Over the weekend I've been updating our Quilter's Glossary and a number of tutorials we have available. It's been a time consuming task to say the least!
The Value of Value
Value is the lightness or darkness of a color. In the quilting world, value means the relative lightness or darkness of a fabric. The word relative is used because the value...
The Value of Value
Value is the lightness or darkness of a color. In the quilting world, value means the relative lightness or darkness of a fabric. The word relative is used because the value...
Easy and Quick Quilts to Gift
This week I decided to mention some really quick and easy small quilts to make for gifts to give. These quilts go together fast and it's surprisingly how quick you...
Easy and Quick Quilts to Gift
This week I decided to mention some really quick and easy small quilts to make for gifts to give. These quilts go together fast and it's surprisingly how quick you...
My Rose Applique
Many quilters don't know that the majority of my applique stitching is raw edge. Even just recently, when I was showing some of my applique flowers, a number of quilters...
My Rose Applique
Many quilters don't know that the majority of my applique stitching is raw edge. Even just recently, when I was showing some of my applique flowers, a number of quilters...
My Layered Applique Technique
Traditional appliqué begins with a background fabric and adds shapes to the surface to create a design. I throw that idea out the window in this modern approach to creating...
My Layered Applique Technique
Traditional appliqué begins with a background fabric and adds shapes to the surface to create a design. I throw that idea out the window in this modern approach to creating...
A Second Butterfly Hoop
From the first experience of working with these hoops, I definitely learned a thing or two. For one, allow a bit more seam allowance when testing a theory!
A Second Butterfly Hoop
From the first experience of working with these hoops, I definitely learned a thing or two. For one, allow a bit more seam allowance when testing a theory!
A Series of Small Projects - Decorative Pictures
I've been thinking about small gift ideas for Christmas. I have so many 'big' ideas but never start soon enough to get them made for Christmas! So today I'm going...
A Series of Small Projects - Decorative Pictures
I've been thinking about small gift ideas for Christmas. I have so many 'big' ideas but never start soon enough to get them made for Christmas! So today I'm going...