It has been a long time since I last posted on this blog, the first long hiatus for me! Between hand surgery and working on a quilt (detail on right - that is all I can show you as it is a commissioned memory quilt - will work on blurring the images), there was no way I could write... As you can see, the quilt features machine applique, hand embroidery, seed beads, crystals, quilting with monofilament (when will I ever learn???)... At every step of the way I thought of Sally Collins and … [Read more...] about Where in the world was Denise?
Ribbon Embroidery by Machine
Have you seen this book? Simple Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Machine by Susan Schrempf is another example of thinking outside the box. Susan Schrempf's instructions are straight forward, and the pictures detail her simple method for embellishing projects using silk ribbon, including clothes, pillows, wall hangings, etc. She uses monofilament and a hoop, although I skipped the latter. With a few practice runs you will have amazing results! The first time I used her ideas was to adorn … [Read more...] about Ribbon Embroidery by Machine
Gotta hide my laptop!!!
I don't know about your children, but my boys discovered Minecraft a year or so ago, and life at home has not been the same! Although we limit their computer usage to about 1 hour during weekdays and double on weekends, it is getting more and more difficult to get them to log off when time is up. The worse part of it: since we have two boys, one uses the desktop and the other... my laptop. What was I thinking??? Invariably, when I get an idea for a post my youngest son is in the middle of … [Read more...] about Gotta hide my laptop!!!
Half-square Triangles – Tutorial
The other day I found a new way to cut half-squares triangles which I thought was the best! Well, this weekend I tried to remember which way was it and where I had seen it. No clue!!! I am getting disgustingly old... :-( Anyway, I decided to do what the pattern I was using suggested, and it was pretty easy. So, in case you need a new technique, here is how I did it: Say you need 3-1/2" half-square triangles. Cut strips of the two fabrics you are using measuring 1/2" more, i.e., 4" wide by … [Read more...] about Half-square Triangles – Tutorial
Giveaway Winner!
Geta Grama's idea for this week's blog hop was wonderful! The tips shared by the participating bloggers were very useful: Quilters are a generous bunch when it comes to imparting their knowledge. Above all, I enjoyed reading and responding to your comments! It is difficult to imagine life without this blog and all the wonderful people I have gotten to know through it. I am so lucky! Speaking of luck, here is the winner of the giveaways for this blog hop, who will receive directly from Fat … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner!
Sierra Sewing Center – Reno, Nevada
Last week I stopped at Sierra Sewing Center in Reno, Nevada, on my way to see my grandchild in California. Ohhh... I felt like a child in the candy store! They carry over 4,000 bolts of beautiful fabric by major manufacturers, tons of patterns, wool, kits, as well as sewing machines by Pfaff, Viking, Baby Lock, and Artisan (industrial sewing machines). Sierra Sewing Center also offers long arm quilting services. With a second location in Carson City, it is clear Linda (the owner) and her family … [Read more...] about Sierra Sewing Center – Reno, Nevada