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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…
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…
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…
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.…
Motifs and more
Machine Quilting: Eight Halloween Patterns
Good Morning, Quilters! It’s time for our annual round-up of machine quilting halloween patterns! Machine quilting shouldn’t be scary, though I know many of us still fear FMQ. One of the ways to overcome this fear is to find a machine quilting motif that is so much fun you can’t resist the urge to try.…
All and more
How to Quilt a Cactus Pattern
Good Morning, Quilters! Today, we are going to learn how to quilt a cactus! This pattern was designed by Lisa Giesfeldt. Lisa is an award-winning quilter who has volunteered to share some of her original motifs with us! I know you will find her quilts and her story very inspiring! (She can not see most…
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