This one took me a while to work out, what I was going to do, but I wanted to try a new skill – sketch stitching to applique shapes. I had also been talking with my friendDaisy,about making an improv. hippo quilt with a low volume background. So, those two ideas resulted in thi...
On their website, millefioribeads.org, the authors state that mosaic beads date back much further than that to the 7th or 8th century. A quick Pinterest search of the word millefiori will show quilts, jewelry and paperweights. So many mediums with which to experience this beautiful art –...
Modern quilter Heather Jones loves to play with scale, and in this class she shows how to enlarge a traditional quilt block so that a single block becomes the entire quilt top. Heather demonstrates this technique by creating a 72-inch square version of t
Against the backdrop of a discussion about patchwork quilt assembly, the authors present background information on global grids. They show how to compose hexagons, an important task in systematically developing a subset of Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) Program plots from Forest Inventory and Analysi...
This free pattern atBlossom Heart Quiltsalso has a tutorial – I like how she pointed out that pinning will skew the fabric a bit, and the trick of holding the pattern/fabric up to the light to see if it covers. Also how she used the ruler to fold the paper is nifty, easier than...
Dimensional curved piecing is an innovative process that makes it possible for quilters of all skill levels to do straight-line patchwork piecing with curved results. Learn how to add curves to your quilts the easy way by inserting folded pieces between seams, and gently peeling them back to ...
This quilt measures 94" x 94" and... 104 views0 comments 3 likes. Post not marked as liked3 Dec 29, 20201 min read Favorite stitching spot My favorite place to get comfy and do some stitching is my porch swing on the back deck of our home. We are surround by a forest and can....
Next, she will show you unique ways to customize your Mod Dog quilt with textured background blocks and her three favorite quilting patterns. From properly preparing the appliqué shape to finding your unique appliqué stitch, Linda will demonstrate the basics of machine appliqué. Finally, Linda ...
I’ll be back in two weeks to talk about stabilizers for embroidery in quilts because in November we will embroidery the star blocks! The intricacy of the stitching in these designs is mesmerizing and you won’t want to stop at just one! And don’t feel rushed—you can continue piecing...
Now for real: the hexagons are joined together to form a quilt block. The proper way is to whipstitch your hexies together to form a larger pattern. I have yet to post a project here on the blog so there's no tutorial here yet, but have done quite a few already. ...