A few weeks ago I launched a new workshop on Sustainable Stashing: Creating an EcoFriendly Quilting Life. The participants and I are having lots of fun organizing and sewing our stash. (I plan on re-launcing this workshop again later this year.) In the workshop, I emphasize the importance of using your stash and finishing up […]
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Many Guilds, Quilt Shops and Quilt Buddy Groups are looking forward to planning virtual quilt retreats and sew days –even though many of us have received vaccinations and are more comfortable in large in person groups. Even so, there are many great reasons to hold a virtual retreats and sew days now and in the
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This weekend, I installed a new quilt design wall. Here are some tips showing how I did it. I also added a short tutorial on Wonky Star Blocks –with a tip on using Value when selecting fabrics. Creating a Design Wall I am fortunate to have a dedicated sewing space. It’s a small bedroom measuring
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It is really important to document ourselves as makers of the wonderful quilts and other gifts that we make for family and friends. I like to make simple labels with the monogram function on my Janome 9450 QCP. I try to always add a label when I am giving quilts to friends and family. It’s
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This is sooooo exciting! Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi has been awarded a USA Artists Fellowship. Carolyn Mazloomi is one of 60 artists so honored. Visit her website HERE. Carolyn has been a mentor and friend for many, many years. It is so exciting to see her receive such a prestigious award as a recognition of all
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There are many many great ways to bind your quilt. And, each technique has a ‘best use’. For example, when I’m making a quilt for charity, I will sometimes sew the entire binding (front and back) by machine. It’s quick and neat and sturdy. My guild gives most of the quilts to a residential group
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Well, I’m writing this as my last post in the 31 Days Of Blog Writing Challenge! By the way, I invite you check out the wonderful posts by other bloggers taking this challenge. I’m sure you’ll find lots of new information and fun conversations. Here are my reflections….what I noticed and learned along the
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Today’s prompt is “First 2021 Project”. For me, it’s a project this is full of FIRSTS. First, it’s a Mystery Quilt!! In August 2020, I signed up for the Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt hosted by my extremely talented colleagues Ebony Love, Gyleen Fitzgerald and Latifah Saafir. This is a project of Firsts for me!
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It is customary at the beginning of the year to set new goals. It’s a scary process –especially if you publish them for all the world to see! So here some of my major 2021 Goals. Parisian Curves On Demand Class Launch Publish Parisian Curves On Demand Class Part 1— Parisian Curves Upscale
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There is a technique that I plan on trying– I want to learn how to completely bind a quilt by machine. I will use this technqiue on gift quilts and some samples for my classes. When I make quilts that I submit for shows, I will use a standard binding technique and hand sew it
