Machine Quilting
Good Morning, Quilters! The poppy motif is a symbol of Memorial Day. Did you ever wonder why? While Memorial Day is the official kick-off to summer and a day for family picnics, the day has an important history. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the service of…
Machine Quilting Quick Tips and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, a quick look at quilt with a winning motif combination: The Forget-Me-Not and Nora’s Rose. Yesterday, we reviewed the lovely, Forget-Me-Not motif. Nora’s Rose Tutorial Nora’s Rose step-by-step tutorial is available in the LKQ Flower Motif Tutorials and in my first book, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3. Also, check out the…
Flowers/Leaves and more
Good Morning, Quilters! In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, today we are stitching the beautiful Forget-Me-Not motif. Before we get started, a little housekeeping… The Double Email Dilemma I know that many of you are receiving two email notifications of our blog posts. The problem began around the time we moved the website…
Applique and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today we will be joining the OLFA quilt-a-long celebrating the 40th anniversary of the rotary cutter, but first… Welcome to all of the new quilters who have joined us in the last few weeks and those joining us from OLFA ! We are delighted you are here at Lori Kennedy Quilts! LKQ…
Art
Easy/Beginner and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, our goal is to keep machine quilting fun with four easy quilting motifs! Quilting does not need to be difficult! Many motifs add character AND are easy! I’ve chosen four motifs that are my favorites (today)—I may need to add to this list in the future. OOPS! The Rose and…
Flowers/Leaves and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we have a tutorial for another flower motif, the Fantasy Flower. Stitch this fun motif as a background in any size, from small to very large. I think an 12 inch Fantasy Flower would be beautiful in the center of a quilt block! The Fantasy Flower in the above photo was stitched…
