Creativity and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Several weeks ago, I created a large whole cloth quilt sandwich (44 x 36″)…(Warm and Natural light weight cotton batting). I’ve been using this piece to try out new motifs like (The New Leaf) and experimenting with motif combinations. I’ve also been using this piece to clear my head… YOU know, those…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! I always have a stack of quilt sandwiches of various sizes sitting by my sewing machine. I use them for warm up exercises, to try new motif ideas and sometimes to create small quilts. The sandwiches range in size from 10 inch layer cake squares to 44 inch square. I LOVE having…
Machine Quilting Quick Tips
Good Morning, Quilters! Thank you to all who pre-ordered personalized, signed copies of More Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 from my Etsy Shop. YOUR enthusiasm is heartwarming! MORE is selling like hotcakes–Thank YOU!!! The first book of motifs is a best-seller–please help me make More a bestseller too! BOBBIN THREAD COLOR Last week we discussed how…
Machine Quilting Quick Tips
Good Morning, Quilters! TRUE OR FALSE?: Always use the same thread in the top and the bobbin. The conventional wisdom: by using the same thread top and bobbin, it is easier for the machine to create a well-balanced stitch. This is probably true…. But, what if we are using very heavy 12 wt cotton on…
Machine Quilting Quick Tips
Good Morning, Quilters! We have a busy week here at The Inbox Jaunt–including a BIG Announcement–so stay tuned… Today–a machine quilting Quick Tip…one that seem sooooo obvious once you see it… Some machine feet are “open”-like my favorite for machine quilting, BERNINA’s #24 Free Motion Embroidery Foot. Other feet have a slit in the front…
Design and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Are YOU ready for St. Valentine’s Day? You still have time to create a quick mini-quilt for your Valentine! Today’s Quick tip: Use negative space to create a design. Draw a heart shape on the fabric and quilt around it. The trick to this technique is to really fill in around the…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Have YOU been working on the I Love Home Block of the Month with us? The project is adorable and the instructions are fabulous! Jacquelynne Steves Art of Home blog is full of great ideas-be sure to check it out. This week Jacquelynne has a round up of Snowman projects -and I will…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Last week I made a pledge and challenged YOU to make one too! I pledged to work on my Boxes and Vines quilt every day–and to not start any new quilts until this is finished! I am shocked at how hard it was! Big Projects are so intimidating! And there are so…
Doodles and more
Good Morning, Quilters! After a week away–teaching at the John C Campbell Folk School and at Quilt Market in Houston– it seems fitting that this week, I am working on the I Heart Home Quilt with Jacquelynne Steves. (Stay tuned for another block of the month pattern and giveaway– Monday, November 6)… CREATING A…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Looking for a great way to personalize your quilts? Use your handwriting! There are a variety of ways you can use handwriting in quilting. First, mark your quilts with evenly spaced lines (Chalk is my favorite marker) and stitch rows of cursive as a background fill. Stitch a song, poem, or recipe,…
