Happy Friday, quilty friends everywhere! This week has flown by and I got a lot done, including the quilting and binding of this wall hanging I made for my grandsons. It began with my need to test the snowball blocks for an upcoming pattern. So, I decided to show you how to make a quilted wall hanging and made a tutorial. [Edited June 13, 2020] Upon opening a random fabric drawer I saw these fabrics (Trekking collection, remnants from a project I made for Michael Miller for last year's … [Read more...] about How to make a quilted wall hanging
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Embroidery designs for every season
I love hand embroidery. One of the main attractions for me is that it does not have to be perfect to turn out beautiful - here is one of my favorite embroidery projects - do you see what I mean? If you like it, too, check out these embroidery designs for every season: they mix quilting and hand stitching. [Edited: June 18, 2020] I just realized that Autumn is almost here! The past few months have flown by and I still did not have a chance to make one of the projects in Gail Pan's … [Read more...] about Embroidery designs for every season
Make abstract wall art with a fabric panel
Happy Colorful July! I have been wanting to share two free quilt patterns with you and only now had a chance. I made them with Chromaview, a fabric collection from Blank Quilting shipping this month to stores. Those colors are sure to brighten any room in your house or add cheer to a friend's life. Look at the first one, a fast way to make abstract wall art with a fabric panel! [Edited June 6, 2020] Quilt #1 above showcases the amazing panel of the collection with vibrant … [Read more...] about Make abstract wall art with a fabric panel
Quilt Kit Giveaway Winner
Happy July everyone! In the midst of all the preparations for the Fourth of July celebrations, let's stop to congratulate the winner of the Grace quilt kit: 1 Set of 1 Unique NumberRange: From 1 to 24 Set #1 18 Jodi - usairdollJune 28, 2019 at 9:43 AM What a fun quilt! Great job! I follow you via IG and Bloglovin. Jodi, I will email you soon to get your address so I can mail the quilt kit. I know you will enjoy making it and the easy machine applique' will … [Read more...] about Quilt Kit Giveaway Winner
Grace wall hanging Giveaway
This is my 800th post and I am celebrating by showing you a finish. Yepee! My Grace wall hanging is finally quilted and it is hanging in my family room where I see it every day. The quilting is very simple - in the ditch on the blocks (no quilting on the narrow border because I was too giddy to finish it), and stippling on the center to make the applique' pop. This happy quilt measures 26-1/2” x 30-1/2” and the blocks on the border finish at 4". The machine applique' is super easy to do using … [Read more...] about Grace wall hanging Giveaway
Applique’ quilt pattern with butterflies – cool wall hanging
Machine applique' is my go-to relaxation technique. When I use large shapes, it is even better! Check out my new applique' quilt pattern, perfect for a fabric collection or as a scrappy quilt! [Edited: June 18, 2020] "Nature Lover" measures 47" x 47" and the blocks finish at 8". Naturally, it is made with batiks and these are by Timeless Treasures. They are so beautiful! Of course, you do not have to select batiks but they do add fantastic texture and color variation to any quilted … [Read more...] about Applique’ quilt pattern with butterflies – cool wall hanging