Would you like to see how I appliqued these hearts so they look so soft after I quilted them? I just recorded a video for Annie's Craft Store Facebook page showing you very quickly how I did it. Whenever the applique' motif is large (these hearts measure about 6") I use this technique so I do not have a stiff project afterwards. However, when making wall hangings I am not too concerned about it. In any case, the process is quick and easy - two words we can appreciate when we want to … [Read more...] about Video Tutorial
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Fusible Applique’ Tutorial
Happy Monday! Here is a quick note to remind you to join me tomorrow for a Facebook Live tutorial when I will show you how I made the hearts featured on my pattern In My Heart. It will happen at 12 noon MST or 2 pm EST at Annie's Craft Store Facebook page. The hearts look and feel very soft because they are! Get the scoop and see how your fusible applique' motifs can turn out just as soft. In My Heart is a cute and fast quilt project, perfect for the baby to play on and a lovely … [Read more...] about Fusible Applique’ Tutorial
Modern Spools Sew Along – All blocks done!
I am doing the happy dance here! These are the last blocks for the Modern Spool Sew Along! That cup turned out so cute... and I think I need one with hot chocolate to celebrate the finish. Below are all the blocks I made: I will assemble the quilt top as soon as I can and post a picture. I am not sure which spool I will turn sideways but it will be one without applique' for sure. Stay tuned! Happy quilting! … [Read more...] about Modern Spools Sew Along – All blocks done!
Modern Spools Sew Along – 4 again!
Yes, four more blocks and three blocks to finish the 23 required for the Modern Spools quilt designed by Peta Peace. I am so excited!!! No applique blocks this time by I know exactly which one will be the last. Since I have 3 blocks left I will post them together in two weeks. In the meantime, here are the other two I made: I am loving these fabrics and am glad I have lots of leftovers as I have been using a fat quarter bundle for this project. Now that the blocks are almost all done I am … [Read more...] about Modern Spools Sew Along – 4 again!
Modern Spools Sew Along – 4 blocks!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful time with your family. I think I can smell the breakfast casserole from here! :-) I am cheating! This time I made four blocks for the Modern Spools Sew Along! How do you like the rotary cutter? You know I cannot take credit for the design because all my applique' motifs are coming from Jaynette Huff's book Needle and Notions. Someday I will make them as paper pieced blocks as Jaynette did. For this project, however, machine applique' … [Read more...] about Modern Spools Sew Along – 4 blocks!
Wool embroidered lids
Christmas is just around the corner and I needed two more gifts. I saw these pincushion jar lids and could not resist them! The embroidery is simple - I am not too good at it yet but I think they turned out lovely! Instead of using wool as a background as the pattern suggested, I used flannel so it would not be too difficult to close the lid once the work was done. Still, the lid does not close all the way but you can turn it once and keep treats safely inside. This is the second one I … [Read more...] about Wool embroidered lids