Okay, I had big plans to wait until next week to share this quilt, but I can't help myself, this is my very, very favorite quilt, at this moment, it'll probably change in a few days. :)
2.19.2014
Tiny Log Cabins
I recently finished machine quilting this adorable Log Cabin quilt. Not only is this quilt adorable, I am amazed by the blocks, the log cabin strips all finish at 1/2" in width, they are tiny!
The quilt was so much fun to quilt. If you look closely at the border I machine quilted flowers in each of the marked scallops.
Here is my little tip about scallops, if you plan to scallop your border and want your machine quilter to custom quilt something in those scallops, mark them ahead of time, just like Terri did with this quilt.
Have a great day!
2.17.2014
How to: St. Patricks Day Embroidered Dish Towels
Kathleen and I are so excited to share our newest tutorial with you today. Not only do I LOVE these dish towels, but we made a fun video tutorial to go along with them.
2.12.2014
Quilt Cast!
This morning I spent a little time chatting with my friends Amy of Amy's Creative Side and April of Prairie Grass Patterns. It was fun to talk about all things machine quilting, and we chatted a little bit about Small Town Quilt Show - In a Big Town Way.
Hop over to Amy's blog to listen to our chat. :)
2.10.2014
Peaks and Valley's Quilt
Last week I spent a few days machine quilting this beautiful Peaks and Valley's Quilt for Stori at Quiltique Quilt Shop.
I'll be there teaching in a few weeks so I've been machine quilting a few quilts for them.
The original version of this adorable quilt was designed by Tula Pink and machine quilted by Angela Walters and published in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine.
Stori loved the quilt and asked me to machine quilt her quilt similar to the original version.
This was so much fun, the quilt is darling and with a double batting the quilting really pops!
I don't normally take pictures of the quilts I quilt before I began the quilting, but this time I did, and I think it's fun to see how the quilting can transform a quilt.
I also shared a few pictures on Instagram while I was quilting, it's always so much fun to hear all the positive comments while I'm quilting, they are so encouraging.
2.06.2014
Swirls & Whirls - By Sherri McConnell
Last fall I had the opportunity to custom machine quilt this adorable quilt for my friend Sherri of A Quilting Life.
I was beyond thrilled and happy for Sherri when I heard that this quilt was appearing on the cover of American Patchwork & Quilting, April 2014! It's such a cheery quilt, I'm honored to have machine quilted it for her.
Here is how it appears in the magazine, oooohhhh and look at that adorable scrappy binding!
Well done Sherri!
2.05.2014
Year of Machine Quilting: Free Motion Quilting for Borders
Last month I shared how overjoyed I was that over the course of 2014 I will be sharing articles in Quiltmaker Magazine. Well, can you believe that it's already time for the second lesson, this month's lesson is all about borders.
The complete article starts on page 46.
This issue of Quiltmaker Magazine is available on newsstands everywhere.
Don't forget.....Over the year the my publisher, C&T Publishing, has agreed to join the fun and a few lucky readers will have the chance to win
copies of my book, Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting.
copies of my book, Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting.2.04.2014
Pillow Collective
Hey friends! I'm super excited today to be joining Amy - from Amy's Creative Side. Amy is hosting a fun Pillow Collective. Lots of tutorials and ideas for pillows, pillows are such a fun way to add color to any room.
Today I've gathered up a few of the pillow tutorials that Kathleen and I have created over the years and we are sharing there here, in one post!
Take a minute and head over to Amy's blog to see more pillow inspiration!
Have a great day!
Small Town Quilt Show - In a Big Town Way
I can't believe it's already 2014 and Small Town Quilt Show - In a Big Town Way is just under 5 months away! Kathleen and I along with Michelle and Sue have been busy planning exciting activities for the event! We're planning a Pajama party, with some fabulous prizes, including some gift certificates from Fat Quarter Shop! You'll want to be there!
We've got a great line-up of teachers;
Tina Lewis
Can't wait to see you all in a few months!
2.03.2014
2014 Aurifil Machine Quilting Tip - February
Last month I shared my first Aurifil Machine Quilting tip, that tip was all about thread. This month, tip #2 is all about needles!
I believe needles are a VERY important part in the machine quilting process.
I always use a titanium coated needle, also I recommend changing your needle with each project. I also really like to use embroidery needles for my machine quilting.
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