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Machine Quilting Basics and more
Just Begin Quilting!
Good Morning, Quilters! Begin Quilting. When YOU don’t know where to start–Just start! Many years ago, when my six children were still in grade school, I remember complaining to my Mom about how busy I was. I had so much laundry to do– I didn’t know where to begin. She calmly replied, when you don’t…
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Doodles
Block Printing Doodles
Good Morning, Quilters! Today we have a little diversion from quilting-we’re block printing doodles! Last week, I was in Wisconsin for a quilting retreat with my sisters and friends. (We’ve been going to the same retreat for over twenty years.) We quilt all day and late into the evening, but after awhile I needed a…
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Art
Dior Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art
Good Morning, Quilters and Fashion Lovers! A few weeks ago, I traveled to Dallas to attend the Christian Dior Exhibit at the Dallas Art Museum with my friends, Denise Strueber and Susie Black. (Susie has a great Halloween/Market bag tutorial on her website: Heart and Sew Texas. Dior: From Paris to the World The catalog…
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Applique and more
Quilting Applique Blocks-Design Decisions
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we will focus on machine quilting applique blocks. It can be challenging–and lead to procrastination! I have finally returned to a project that has lingered way too long…my Boxes and Vines Quilt. Spontaneous Quilt Design I started this applique and pieced quilt nearly ten years ago. The quilt just happened, without…
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Illustrations and more
How to Machine Quilt a Teapot Pattern
Good Afternoon, Downton Abbey Ladies! It’s time to serve up the crumpets and learn how to machine quilt a teapot pattern! Workshop and Trunk Show–Join Us! But, before we get started…What are YOU doing in October? I will be at Red-Roxy Quilt Co. in Decorah, Iowa on October 11-12, 2019 . Join us for a…
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Machine Quilting and more
Machine Couching-A Sneak Peek
T Good Morning, Quilters! Today–a sneak peek at a project I am machine couching. You all know I LOVE thread….but the heaviest weight we can stitch with the thread on top is 12 wt. The needle will not accommodate threads heavier than 12wt. To stitch a heavier thread, you must use a technique called couching.…
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