Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Yesterday we looked at my beginner attempts at ruler work. Ruler work is challenging for me and I can only concentrate on it for an hour at a time. It’s too early to tell if I’m struggling because I’m a beginner or because this technique is not one I’ll ever enjoy. After…
Ruler Work
Good Morning, Quilters! Thank you again to so many of YOU who have pre-ordered a signed copy of More Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3! WE made it to Etsy’s BESTSELLER list!!! The books will ship the week of April 2 and I know you will have reason to celebrate-after all there’s an entire chapter of…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Yesterday, we worked on Amanda Murphy’s ruler work quilt-a-long offered by BERNINA’s We All Sew. The downloads, video and instructions are all offered free by BERNINA. I highly recommend Amanda’s excellent instructions and videos to anyone interested in ruler work. I am a beginner at ruler work and am excited to be…
Machine Quilting and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Ever since BERNINA came out with the #72 Adjustable Ruler Foot for domestic sewing machines, I have wanted to add Ruler Work to my quilts. I gave the effort a half-hearted attempt last year, but when BERNINA expert, Amanda Murphy started a quilt-a-long on We All Sew a few weeks ago–I jumped…
Ruler Work
G00d Morning, Quilters! Minnesota is expecting a big snow storm, so off I went to stock up…. No….I don’t need milk or bread…. I went to my LQS (local quilt shop) Bear Patch Quilting in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. I know YOU can relate! HOLIDAY SPECIALS Some BERNINA dealers are offering specials this month like: All Presser…
Product Reviews and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today is Friday and I am home today dusting and cleaning -(mostly dog fur-cheeky, Ruby!) In other words, I am eager to be distracted. What’s on YOUR quilting/doodling/photography/anything-goes mind today? What questions do you need answered quickly? I’m here…the lines are open… A few questions from this week… MY SEWING LIGHT …
Doodles and more
I just returned home from celebrating a family wedding in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. The bride was beautiful, as was the setting: the sunny shores of Lake Michigan…It is no surprise then, that my doodles have taken a rather nautical turn: sailboats, sunshine, fish…. I’m sure there is a quilt on the horizon. Perhaps a…
