Creativity and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Do YOU find quilt shows inspiring or intimidating? I confess to feeling a little of both at most quilt shows I attend. In the July, 2019 issue of American Quilter Magazine, there is a very interesting article by Kris Vierra, on Why Perfection is Overrated. Of course, I was immediately interested in…
Machine Quilting Quick Tips and more
Good Morning, Quilters! What should you do about quilting mistakes? Should you stop immediately and rip out the stitches? Or should you continue quilting and fix it later?Or maybe you could leave the quilting mistake and never rip it out? To rip or not to rip…that is the question! I rarely-very rarely– rip out any…
All and more
Good Afternoon, Quilters! Today, we will learn how to quilt an airplane motif –a fabulous, high-flying pattern that looks great on any quilt! Whether you’re a world-traveler, a pilot, or looking for a motif for a child’s quilt, this airplane will add a touch of fun! Before we start our flight, you might enjoy a…
Gallery and more
Happy Independence Day, Quilters! May your day be filled with family and friends, burgers and brats, and your favorite cocktail! And may God crown our good with brotherhood! Here’s how The Kennedy Family kicks off the day: Ray Charles, America! From my family to YOURS, Wishing YOU all the BEST of America! Lori …
Books and more
Good Morning, Quilters! When I read other blogs, one of my favorite things to read is the “Behind the Scenes” posts. So today, I’d like to share a few photos from my recent photography session with Martingale, held in my Minnesota studio. The photography for my first two books, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 and…
Gallery and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Where is the Fabulous Flower table runner? I was looking through some old posts and noticed the photos of this quilt. It was a favorite of mine, but I don’t know where it is! I sure wish I had created a quilt catalog of all of my quilts and projects! Keep Photos…
Machine Quilting Quick Tips
Good Morning, Quilters! Today we are discussing whether or not it is okay to do the binding before the quilting is finished. Before we get started…I had to say I laughed out loud at how many of you saw “MOM” and “WOW” in yesterdays tutorial of The Egg and Dart motif! I will always think…
Background Fills and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Today’s Tuesday Tutorial is a really fun variation of an old–as in ancient–design, The Egg and Dart motif. You may recognize the pattern, though it is usually seen in architecture. Building on Other Motifs Last week we stitched the Roof Shingles Motif To stitch the Egg and Dart motif, we are simply…
