It's autumn already, but I have the spring back in my living/sewing room with the finally finished magnolia quilt! The idea was born in spring, obviously, when magnolias were in full bloom all around Dublin and it was still cold. Although I started the quilt in summer, I think the chilly spring air and the cold grey stone are there)) The top was machine-pieced using a freezer paper pattern, I showed the pieced flimsy here. The more quilts I make using curve piecing, the more I like this technique: once you think through your pattern, you just have to follow the numbers and put together piece after piece until it's all assembled. Supersizing is also helpful: it's easier to work with larger parts and the resulting image has a greater impact. At about 1 by 1.5 meters this one is my largest wall quilt so far! Quilting was, of course, the trickiest part. The flowers were quilted minimally, with kind of veins in variegated pinks, to make them pop up from the background. I tried dense freestyle quilting in the background and I think in some parts the attempt was rather successful. However, in other parts I got carried away and the result is not as good. Thankfully, the dark grey quilting thread blends in with darker areas of the background as well as with the busy prints in the upper left corner. By the way, I used up a whole 800 meter spool of Gutermann machine quilting cotton for the background (both for the needle and the bobbin)! The binding was also tricky, as I quickly discovered that none of my greys would go all the way around - the dark and even middle greys are too dark for the upper part, the bottom part wouldn't "accept" anything lighter than it was itself. I considered making a facing, but didn't look right in the upper part either. Finally, I settled on a pieced binding, though I'm still not sure I pieced it the best way. I'm open to critical remarks and advice, as it's not too late to change something! With this project off my shoulders, it's time to set new goals. I had been planning to try quilt-as-you-go (connecting the blocks, that is), but I don't have enough blocks to decide anything about the layout so far. So I was thinking about another challenge for the OMG and Brave Quilter, and remembered (or rather was reminded in FB) about the upcoming AGM of the Irish Patchwork Society, for which there is a challenge topic "Witches and Castles". I played with it and made a sketch which calls for rather intricate appliqué. So I want to try making it using the "crafted appliqué" technique I've heard a lot about. I'm really eager to find out what all the buzz is about. I've bought the book and supplies and am ready to start! So, my #Brave Quilter challenge and One Monthly Goal for September is to make a mini quilt using the Crafted Appliqué method. Also linking up to Freemotion Mavericks at Lizzie Lenard Vintage Sewing Linky Tuesday at Freemotion by the River Let's be Social at Sew Fresh Quilts
In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly photographed in my last post) with free-motion quilting. Warning:
Here is a super awesome quilt design for any quilt needing a little bit of floral flare! This fun little Daisy Chain is easy and a great way to add more texture into some of your other FMQ patterns. Click HERE for a free downloadable PDF! Click HERE to watch the full tutorial!
Join us in the Free Motion Quilting Series and learn fun and easy techniques to practice your quilting skills.
For this edition of Technique Tuesday, I go over Free Motion Quilting and how to be good at it!
You have to try this. It is so fun! I know it looks complicated. It isn't. It's basically an adaptation of all over spirals (bel...
BERNINA Stitch Regulator tips and techniques to help you start stitching successfully with this amazing accessory.
The countdown to Summer vacation is on; just two more weeks of school! 14 Days until Summer and 16 patterns left on my set of 100 patterns. 3…2…1… let’s get to it! Number 84…
'Modern Curves' by Anita Shackelford - Tumbler Quilt Sometimes I find a new digital quilting pattern which becomes flavour of the month here at Fabadashery Long Arm quilting. This time around it is 'Modern Curves' by Anita Shackelford. 'Modern Curves' quilting pattern by Anita Shackelford There are plenty of patterns out there with flowers, feathers and fancy swirls, but like this simple square quilt, sometimes a quilt top needs to be quilted, but doesn't necessarily need an all over pattern which is going to alter it character significantly. The simple undulating lines of 'Modern Curves' seems to achieve this. 'Modern Curves' by Anita Shackelford - Tumbler Quilt After completing the Allietare Mystery quilt, I decided to use the scrap leftovers to make a small green tumbler quilt. It was quick to come together and once on the APQS quilting frame quick to quilt. It didn't really have a planned destination, but is just so happens that is co-ordinates nicely with this IKEA stool, so I think it has found a home. Joining up with Crazy Mom Quilts
Have you made the plunge into Free-Motion Quilting yet? I was years into quilting before I did. Once you do you’ll wonder why you waited. Though I love the look of straight lines there is something very meditative about finding your ‘zone’ and making all these fun shapes. (photo by my friend Allison Parrott Thompson)...Read More »
(FMQ on domestic machine) Learn how to avoid unintended pleats and folds when free motion quilting on a domestic machine. The tips are learned from my own experience. Try it and see for yourself - it worked for me, I no longer have the problem of having pleats and folds using this technique.
INVENTORY REDUCTION - Overflow PAPER longarm quilting pantograph design by Sarah Ann Myers More Details A single row is 5.5 inches wide - printed with two rows - 144 inches long Click here to go to our main Panto Directory Page. Click here to see more items of interest to machine quilters. Don't know what a "panto" is? Click here to find out what the heck a "panto" is.
Do you have a list of quilts that you'd love to make.....one day? Kind of like a quilting bucket list? Well, there has been one type of quilt on my quilting bucket list for the longest time...a wholecloth quilt. Just in case you don't know, a wholecloth quilt is made of a solid piece of fabric and
Here's a free Rail Fence Quilt Pattern, written by Bonjour Quilts, called Off the Rails. Come and get the PDF on the website.
Learn how to do free motion quilting using a regular home sewing machine. With the technique, you can quilt large quilt using a regular home sewing machine.
Tying a quilt is an easy and quick way to finish a quilt. Tying a quilt means using thread or yarn to attach all three layers of a quilt together. This is a great option for beginner quilters as well as more advanced quilters! To add some extra interest, ties and quilting can be used...
Fear of not liking your quilting plan often contributes to large WIP piles. Continue reading for 5 ways to not over-do FMQ on your next quilt
Burst Block PDF Skateboard Appliqué PDF Pentagon Ball PDF BBQ Apron PDF Guitar/Camera Strap PDF Free Motion Basics PDF Action Figure Organizer PDF Sugar Skull PDF Needle Knowldge PDF Out of This World PDF 3 Dudes Quilt PDF Diamond Dreams PDF Bad Call Ball PDF Dog Bed PDF FMQ Straight Drill 2 PDF 60 Degree Ruler PDF FMQ Swoop Drill 3 PDF RAINBOW DRILL PDF Circle Drill PDF Coming Home PDF Superhero Cape PDF Drawstring Bag Toy Playmat PDF Beach Bag PDF Dancing Dots PDF Fabric Postcard PDF Gears Quilt PDF Trick or Treat Bag PDF Turkey Centerpiece PDF Coffee Kit PDF QuillowRead More →
It is possible to create beautiful gentle curved lines using your walking foot. Here's how. - Curved Lines using a Walking Foot - Quilting at BellaOnline
We're here to help quilters find the perfect quilting design for their quilt! Check out some of our favorites in this article....
Hair has always been a canvas for self-expression, and what better way to showcase your personality and creativity than with bold and colorful hairstyles? If you're feeling adventurous and want to...
Click the link to watch a video and learn how to quilt this design on your quilts! freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2009/09/day-34-mud-flats....
Two layers of Embrace Double Gauze from Shannon Fabrics with Pellon Wool Batting in the middle makes for a super soft and cuddly quilt. The wool is lighter and fluffier than cotton batting — the only difference in care is that it can't go in the dryer. It's just returned...
Border Design with Celtic Bubbles Now that you have tried quilting this beautiful overlapping spiral design, I'll show you a fe...
Learn how to quilt the Hooked Feather Filler Design in this longarm quilting video tutorial from Angela Huffman and APQS longarm machines.
Free Motion Quilting for beginners. Tips to solve free motion quilting problems:uneven tension or stitches, backing fabric fold plus notions that will help.
It feels like summer has arrived! The weather is getting warmer and warmer. The national exams of our senior high school students have passed and the grading has begun. While the seniors are waitin…
Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…
Free motion quilting is still something I get asked about the most. It's so simple, and also so daunting at the same time! I'm DEFINITELY not an expert, and don't look too close at my stitches, but good news....it doesn't have to be perfect, AND it's a great stress reliever! ;) While I was quilting...Read More
Free motion quilting (FMQ) is the technique of stitching through multiple layers of the quilt on a regular sewing machine with the feed dogs disengaged.
