Lightweight Duck Down Feather Quilt King White Filled with duck down feathers with 700gsm weight, the Quilt embodies a baffle construction that prevents shifting of the filling and helps to expand the down to retain heat, providing optimal warmth. The duck down feathers are lightweight and provide true warmth without added weight. Plus, the Quilt is mite and mould-resistant and easy to maintain. Not least, the cover itself is 100% pure cotton with a 233 thread count for exceptional quality. Note: Gently shake before use to fluff up the filling. Features * 700GSM heavy weight duck feathers and down filling * 100% pure soft 233 thread count cotton cover * Baffle construction to prevent filling from shifting and to lock warmth in * Double hems * Lightweight and breathable * Non-live plucked down and feathers * Hygiene vacuum packaging Specifications * Brand: Giselle Bedding * Cover: 100% down proof cotton * Filling: 95% duck feathers and 5% duck down * Grams/ Square meter: 700 * Size: King Package Content 1 x Giselle Bedding Duck Down Feather Quilt 1 x Storage Bag
Free quilt design - free motion quilting feathers.
We had a great day for a trip to Oklahoma City yesterday, it was sunny and mild and we zipped down with little traffic - It's about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Wichita. The Oklahoma City Winter Show has lots of vendors and a small judged show. Although small, there were some really nice quilts entered. This hand quilted beauty won Best of Show: This pretty quilt combines embroidery and beautiful quilting, it won Best Traditional quilt: My quilt, Tree of Life - with Bugs, won Best Innovative Quilt. Yippee! Joe and Amy Hunter are our Innova dealers and Amy is also a very talented quilter. Her quilt won Viewer's Choice: I enjoyed seeing several of Charlotte Hickman's quilts including her Daylilies: My friend Carol Elmore was at the show doing quilt appraisals and her husband Ron was helping. Ron is a quilter and entered one of his quilts in the show. He makes log cabin quilts and I'm amazed how much variety he creates with that one block. If you have every shipped a quilt you know how nerve-wracking that experience can be. Here is a post on Ann Fahl's blog that I suggest you read: http://www.annfahl.blogspot.com/. She has a scary quilt-shipping story and some good tips on shipping your quilt. And thanks to Mayleen, who is always impressed (not always favorably) by Peter's wienie recipes, here is a website to check out: http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/wierd-hot-dogs-woah/,
550 GSM queen size quilt filled with 100% silk + pima cotton cover.
Oh how I love to quilt feathers. This was the perfect opportunity for me to load up a quilt with feathers. Look at the tiny 1/2 sq triangles in that one block. They were hand pieced into this top. All 36 into that one block. Wow. MH wanted either feathers or Baptist Fans, and since my BF is done with templates, not a board or a computer, I chose to free hand feathers and do curves in all the smaller triangles on this very large top.. The backing was a beautiful print, but the quilting still showed up nicely. There is a lucky guy out there getting gifted this amazing quilt. I hope he appreciates all the time that has been put into the making of this quilt. The colors and fabrics are gorgeous, one continuous background and then a variety of blues and greens. The greens are very random and really make this pop. If you want hand guided feathers on one of your quilts, please consider me for the quilting. I am quilting full time and can be contacted via my email. I hope you get some stitching time in this weekend, Sharon
Lap quilt made as a gift using black and white solids and featuring hot pink feathered circles in the border. Approx 60in square. April 2011. Blogged with more photos and details here: sampaguitaquilts.blogspot.com/2011/08/pink-feathers-in-ap...
Have you met her before? Here are some photos from the Sandy Klop aka American Jane trunk show last Thursday. She captivates you the...
Yesterday, I gave you some options for the Chisel Die. I started playing around in Electric Quilt and came up with some more options. The individual block will be shown first, and then the quilt la…
Indulge in luxury comfort with our finely constructed Giselle Bedding Goose Down Feather Quilt. It is the perfect quilt to provide you with seasonal comfort and a great feeling at all times. Filled with goose down feathers with 800gsm weight, the quilt embodies a baffle construction that prevents shifting of the filling and helps to expand the down to retain heat, providing optimal warmth. The goose down feathers are lightweight and provide true warmth without added weight. Plus, the quilt is mite and mould-resistant and easy to maintain. Not least, the cover itself is 100% pure cotton with a 233 thread count for exceptional quality.Note: Gently shake before use to fluff up the filling.Features 800gsm winter weight Goose feathers and down filling 100% pure soft cotton cover Baffle construction Double hems Lightweight and breathable Non-live plucked down and feathers Hygiene vacuum packagingSpecificationsCover: 100% down proof cotton Filling: 95% goose feathers and 5% goose down Grams per square meter: 800 Colour: White Size: King Dimensions: 240cm x 210cmPackage Content 1 x Goose Down Feather Quilt 1 x Storage Bag
I just finished hostessing my quilting retreat in one of my most favorite places...McCloud, CA. 30 quilters gathered for 4 days of non-stop quilting, eating, shopping and misbehaving and we had a wonderful time. Everyone comes to get away from "life" for awhile...including me. Retreats give us all a chance to take a deep breath, regather our energy and focus and then head back home to face reality. Even though I'm supposed to be "in charge" of the retreat, I feel like I'm on my own personal retreat and have just invited 30+ good friends to join me. I am sharing a few pictures of our weekend. I also wanted to share a few more pieces that I've worked on this past week in preparation for my week in Denver which starts tomorrow. I hope to have lots of pictures to share very soon! The small piece above measures only 3 x 5"! Oh...and another thing...Karen Azevedo shared this link to a post on The Quilt Show which features the MOST AMAZING corded French white work quilt. Check It Out!!! Hugs, Cindy :)
Are you ready for more quilting loveliness from P.I.Q.F. 2012 ? Let's go ! Four Voice Choir With Soloists , 51 x 49, by Annette Bamber...
The sky is the limit with this blanket. Use a monthly yarn club, scrap yarn, or stash yarn! All details are in the pattern. Construction: Granny Squares that can be joined as you go, whip stitched together, or use an invisible join. **Size:**55 inches (140 cm) x 55 inches (140 cm) Yarn Used: Worsted Weight If you use DK weight yarn I would suggest checking your size after completing your rounds to see if you’re close to the 2.75 in (7cm). If you’re coming out smaller you’ll just end up with a slightly smaller blanket.
My back aches. My left hand is throbbing from the excess of ruler work. My neck needs a brace (and about 18 uninterrupted hours in bed-ha!)....
Duck Feather Down QuiltIndulge in luxury warmth with this finely constructed quilt. It's filled with duck feathers and down with durable 500gsm weight, suitable for cool to winter weather. The baffle construction prevents shifting of the filling and helps to expand the down to retain heat, providing optimal warmth. Designed for comfort, this featherweight quilt is your perfect winter warmer offering you cosy soothing sleeps night after night.Features* 100% Pure soft 233 thread count cotton cover* Baffle construction to prevent filling from shifting and to lock warmth in* 500GSM heavy weight duck feathers and down filling, suitable for cool to winter weather* Hygiene vacuum package* Double hems* Lightweight & breathable* Size: Super King* Cover: 100% Down Proof Cotton* Filling: 95% duck feathers and 5% duck down* Dimensions: 240 x 270cm* Colour: WhiteCARE INSTRUCTIONS* Do not wash* Do not bleach* Do not iron* Dry clean only* Do not tumble dry* Dry thoroughly before use or storage* Gently shake before use to help fluff up the fillingPackage Contents* 1 x Duck Feathers Down Quilt* 1 x Storage Bag
Hummingbird Mini Quilt made using peppered cotton, so fine thread, and double batting
Are you ready for more quilting loveliness from P.I.Q.F. 2012 ? Let's go ! Four Voice Choir With Soloists , 51 x 49, by Annette Bamber...
I just finished this custom beauty for June. First I'll show the pictures then a little bit on how we collaborated on the quilting design and the tools used. There were things flying everywhere in the studio with this one! Templates, rulers, stencils, marking tools, manila folders, all of it all over all the time, what fun! You can find June Bacchi on Facebook for more info on the wonderful quilt. This one has two layers of batting, Hobbs wool on top, heirloom 80/20 on the bottom. Glide 40 wt thread on top and 60 wt in the bobbin. Man, my machine LOVES this combination! Now, wasn't that something. The pattern is Hearth and Home from Today's Quilter Magazine. They have a facebook page as well. These blocks were really big and I'm not accustom to such large blocks. For this I really wanted to try the pattern on the actual size block (rather than marking something up on the tablet). I used florist cellophane (you can get a large roll from Amazon for less then 10.00 delivered to your door). I use painters tape on the edges so it's crystal clear where the cellophane ends and the quilt is unprotected. Then I just draw right on the plastic. I had some ideas about some simple feathers in the colored part of the log cabin (without the house) and drawing that simple idea I quickly found out that was NOT going to work. I was drawing a few ideas for the white area of the same block, one of them involved cat tails ( the plants not real cats :). June then thought 4 seasons would be good (which really is a great idea) but then she thought of the hearts, which was a fabulous idea. After a bit of back and forth together we came up with the quilting design. And that is how one idea leads to another which leads to another.... I love the collaboration. It brings things that neither party would have come up with on their one. I was just in love with this. I added a heart in the colored area a bit larger and that made the feathers much easier to quilt in that area. Then took the heart and put those on the door and above the door. That unifies it all - my home is my heart as June puts it. Home definitely is where the heart is for this quilt! Good tool to find out what *doesn't * work. The ones on the right were original thoughts until I drew then full size, then on to plan B Other tools that were used once the design was done - the sashing and first border needed a serpentine spine feather. In Margaret Solomon Gunn's book Featherless Feathers she shows how to use adding machine tape to calculate (hehe) the curve for the space. Fold in half as many times as you like, then mark the centers, add your curve and cut. I used a really thin paper, so I took a complete piece of the arcs and made a template from a manila folder, one for the border, one for the sashing. Worked like a charm. I just used one of my many curved rulers for the corners. Stencils - I used a couple of stencils for this project. The clam shells and the 1/2 in cross hatching were used on the roof and the bricks. Deloa Jones has some wonderful grid based stencils I had one stencil with two hearts just the right size for the door and above the door. No reason you have to use the entire stencils, just use the parts you want!! I didn't have stencils nor did Santa bring me a set of circle templates, so I made my own hearts and circle again. I add registration marks to the templates for ease in placement. Rulers - of course I used used Linda Hrcka's curved rulers this one used the 20 and the 34, first time I got to use one of the big curves. Was perfect for this big blocks! I also used Bethanne Nemesh garden line straight edge and quilters Rule curves - that is just a great one for same curves, used it on the curtains. The usual marking tools no change here. I'll be sad to see this feathered beauty go, Thanks for letting me quilt for you June, loved the collaboration and what we came up with for the quilting plan together! I was having so much fun with this feathers that I neglected Good Fortune, but I did get a couple of the blocks done Just an FYI - I am not affiliated with any of the products that I show here, I'm just a very happy customer and highly recommend their products.
This sampler is done on wool felt and consists of Spanish feather stitch, (whipped with rayon ribbon floss and plain), Pekinese stitch, fly stitches, detached chain stitches and French knots.
This is a sampling of customer quilts: Ann's quilt for her son Ann's Birds of a Feather quilt Ruth's Thimbleberries Sampler Karen's Appliqued log cabin Pam's Double Wedding Ring Mary's Queen and her Court quilt LaVerna's Christmas quilt Renee's Silk Tie quilt Another of LaVerna's quilts Ann's scrappy quilt Ethel's appliqued baskets Mary's Hop to It quilt Mary's Mariner's Compass Ann's Basket quilt Barb's Heirloom Applique quilt Eddie's geometric quilt Patty's Stars in the Garden quilt Ann's Eventide quilt Lori's indigo quilt June's Civil War quilt Susan's Scotties quilt Sylvia's Vintage Tea Towel quilt Merilyn's Shop Sample Another of Ann's scrappy quilts Evelyn's wedding quilt for her Grandaughter Karen's Ezekiel's Wheel Mary's Joy of Life Opportunity Quilt for Emma Creek Quilt Guild - 2011 Opportunity Quilt for Prairie Quilt Guild - 2010
Whole cloth quilts, done in icy white or pale pastels, remind us of winter. Here is the second part of our series. Capturing the texture o...
Watch the quilt reveal for Dreamland Quilt in Hope & Feathers fabrics. 4-at-a-time flying geese making. Fat quarter friendly!
Hello everyone, it's nice to be back on the grid, although there are always changes at Blogger and now I have to re-learn a few things, and remember my password too, eeeek. We've had severe drought, over 100-degree temps, miserable miserable summer days here in Wisconsin and most of the Midwest. It is a temperate 80 today and a bit of green coming back from a recent rain. A failing AC finally died and we had to wait for repairs during some of the hottest nastiest times ever, wondering how we ever survived in the past without it. We LOVE our wonderful repairman who had it fixed within 20 minutes, cool lovely air flowing in again. Oliver didn't know why he was so miserable, but soon he was bouncing around again. We were too. After that, a deadline for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative and their celebrity auction fast approached, so I closeted myself in my sewing room with Oliver settled on the comfy chair stacked with my old quilts, and made a small quilt for this event. I shall post links and info when it is all online, as the quilts will be amazing by fabulous quilters you know and love. The quilt, above and detail with a penny below, is a version of an old one called "Joy," and this small 17 1/2" square quilt is titled "Joy Remembered" and is in honor of my mother, Erma Hinterberg, who died in 2008 from Alzheimer's. I miss her every single day. I began the quilt on July 9, her birthday, and quilted a bit each day until it was done. It was a joy to do. While I was working, I thought of the classes I will be teaching this fall and pondered what I have learned over the years, observations, things I might not remember unless I am at my machine and working: Sometimes I get too impatient and find I run the machine too fast, and my machine runs very fast indeed. For the first time ever, I used the option it has to slow down the motor speed, and took it down a notch to 75% of power. It was wonderful, and I did not even notice it after a moment or two, but it kept my speed in excellent control. One thing I forgot to do is stitch in the ditch between the center panel and border with water soluble thread to stabilize this seam before quilting the designs and backgrounds. Instead I used a neutral silk thread that was a permanent line of stitching, and that was fine. However, there were many times I quilted up to this ditch from both sides and traveled on it, ending up with just a tad too much thread in that ditch. The initial line of stitching would have washed out had it been water soluble, top and bobbin. I use this thread for a lot of stabilizing quilting and ditch work. If the music is too loud you can't hear the machine and get a nice rhythm. Turn it down. Darn. Wind extra bobbins. Use the same color top and bobbin, never mind what the backing color is. I used gold in the bobbin and top for the gold border, and the back of the quilt was a deep murky green/gold Fossil Fern fabric, and the gold quilting looked beautiful on it. In the past I would have used one thread in the bobbin, a deep murky green or neutral tan to match/blend. It was easier to get a balanced stitch using same color top and bobbin, plus the back looks really, really pretty. I added a row of quilting around the motifs using YLI Sparkle thread to add a soft halo and definition, and some richness. I like just a touch of this, but go ahead and play with threads and colors to tailor your quilting to the ideas and images in your head. I quilt slower with specialty threads with better success. Don't let cats NEAR your thread trims. Oliver loves to eat silk thread and I have to be ever so careful. He also likes to eat any kind of sticky tape, from painters' tape and masking tape, to packaging tape that is very sticky. He gets way too happy when he finds any on incoming packages. And now.....the excitement of fresh corn and corn silk, just like thread, oh no. I've never had the need to use gloves or hoops or any aids to move my quilt smoothly and evenly. My machine bed is not sticky, and I use the Supreme Slider with extra tape on the corners just to be sure it doesn't move with the quilt, and make sure the choice for backing fabric will move smoothly too. Some are sticky and don't move easily, so check that out before you layer your quilt. I pre-wash my fabrics and that helps immensely. If you have issues with getting good thread tension, try different bobbin threads. Sometimes switching from one fiber to another, such as from cotton to poly, poly to cotton, silk to cotton, cotton to silk - will help! Different designs require slight tension adjustments. When I was quilting bananas as background on the border, I switched every now and then to groupings of circles or "froth," and did remember to lower the top tension for these. Otherwise the top thread pulls too tightly, and stitches become tight and distorting on top. I used 3 upper tension settings in the gold border, one that was tighter for the Diane-shiko and feathers, a bit looser for the Bananas, and the least amount of tension for the Froth. Don't start quilting without checking tension and making sure it is set where YOU want it. Remember to check the back of the quilt every now and then and make sure all is well there too. Bad things can happen in the basement. Love my magnifier. And yes, I need an eye exam soon. If you are using #100 silk in the top, BEWARE the fan blowing on you as you quilt. My thread actually blew out of my machine guides a few times..... Do a more difficult type of quilting after you've done something that is easier for you. I did my tiny circles or "pearls" in the spines of the feathers when I was warmed up and feeling confident. I did them all with short breaks to keep consistency. If you've always done one type of background, try something new. Alas, I wanted to use one of my new backgrounds but the border area was too small for it to work. It was a partial section of what should have been a fully developed design, so it simply didn't work. I switched and was happy with the result and it was easier. Don't be afraid to change plans. Hope everyone is enjoying all the things summer can bring, despite the unprecedented heat. I hope to see many of you this fall in Des Moines at the AQS show, Oct. 3-6 and in Septemeber at WI Quilt Expo. Meanwhile, stay cool, and keep quilting! Your work gets better every day... Diane
I am FINALLY able to post a progress report on my newest star quilt. I work best on a tight deadline and I desperately want this piece done before my engagement at Quilting in the Desert in less than two weeks. I also want it to accompany me to Dubai next month. I'm actually going to make that deadline! I was working on it for a couple hours this morning, took a break and came back to my room and was captivated by how pretty it looked sitting in my machine so I took photos from my point of view. I love the little circles. I put in some baby clamshells and have beaded them with little gold beads. There are four of these corners and I am filling them with tight echoing and baby feathers. I am just starting a round feather wreath that will go around the entire outside of the piece tucking underneath the linen corners. This is being done with a very heavy silk thread. Obviously this piece is still in it's awkward "puberty stage" but I am VERY happy with how she is turning out. When I was going thru the photo folder I came across these beginning pictures and wanted to share. This is when I was just getting The Ultimate Stencil project going and learning what it could do. I laid the stencil down in the middle of my piece.. marked the lines that I needed and drafted the center star pattern... and quilted the main outline. Very cool! By the way, the huge star going around is actually a commercially cut stencil thru Quilting Creations...It's NH131 and NH132. When I originally designed this large stencil medallion a few years ago, I used the very same grid system on my drafting table that has since become The Ultimate Stencil. Funny how things come around. And now you know why I've named this quilt "The Ultimate Star". Hugs, Cindy :)
Watch the quilt reveal for Dreamland Quilt in Hope & Feathers fabrics. 4-at-a-time flying geese making. Fat quarter friendly!
I have had this beautiful embroidered silk piece in my stash for quite awhile and after discovering the new Bosal woven stabilizer I felt confident to quilt it. I wanted to show you a couple "before" pictures prior to being quilted. It was obviously very wiggly and paper thin. I carefully ironed the Bosal stabilizer to the back...added a wool batting and a beautiful Jacquard fabric to the back...and then went to town on the quilting. I am using Superior threads #100 filament Kimono Silk thread for the quilting. I decided on an overall feather filler background that I discovered on Leah Day's website. The hardest part of quilting this piece is stopping...I am thoroughly enjoying quilting this beautiful background. I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to do the flower border but will share that when it happens. I am also creating some class samples for my design workshops and for another "up and coming" event. I am teaching my students how to divide and conquer a space using simple lines. The feather started with a simple "S" and then I made it my own. I divided the background into smaller units using the 45 degree mark on my ruler and then filled it in with various background designs. This piece was created from a smooth Dupioni silk that I purchase from my retreat vendor, Fabric of Vision. I always support her economy at every retreat and LOVE this silk. I am using my smaller scraps, piecing them together, and creating these wonderful pieces. I have another one in the works that I will share later. My next project is getting ready for my Free Motion Quilt Challenge that will be featured on Sew Cal Gal's blogspot next month. I will be teaching "The Basic Three" designs and showing you how to use these to create almost any design. I'll also be showing you how to start/stop your quilting lines, get your "humm purr" and have lots of downloadable handouts to boot. If you're not familiar with this Challenge be sure to check it out...it's full of great information from some amazing teachers. Hugs, Cindy :)
Discover free motion quilting with feathers & flowers. no marking, no rules, just free doodling! Free Motion Quilting Bernina q20
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The spring quilt season has begun-wow, I missed going to shows! I got to the Valley Quilt Guild show in Yuba City and thoroughly enjoyed the quilts despite the rain/wind weather we’ve been ha…
Monday Is All About Fabric #289 - Southern Charm Quilts - Monday Is All About Fabric - new fabrics from Meander + Make
The view from our hike. This past November, my husband and I (Kara) had the opportunity to visit the spectacular country of Wales. This was to be our relaxing treat after such a crazy past year of visitors and travel. We chose the location based on its proximity to Snowdonia National Park—renowned for its beauty—and it did not disappoint. The scenery was spectacular and the hikes through various areas of the park were diverse in landscape and beauty. While hiking through the hills was one of our main goals, seeing some of the towns and castles was another. We decided to visit Caernarfon Castle on our way back to our rental. Any fans of The Crown out there? We couldn't see the castle because they were filming Season 3! Beefeaters being prepped for the shot Filming in action While the scenery and the filming were wonderful, getting to see all the quilts at the Welsh Quilt Museum, just days before it closed for good, was the absolute highlight for me! I knew that the museum would be closing in November, but I thought I would give them a call to see if I would be able to get in. As fortune would have it, the exhibit would be closed the following Saturday, but if I wanted to visit in the next two days, they would be open. My husband and I drove down to Lampeter and were able to visit with the lovely Jen Jones, owner and curator of the museum. A few show catalogs and Jen's book, Welsh Quilts Jen showed us around the museum and shared some of her vast knowledge of Welsh quilts. Her efforts through the years to save this disappearing art form has resulted in a collection of over 350 pieces. While not all of her collection was on display, this exhibit was a summary of past exhibits and showed a variety of amazing Welsh quilts. I could go into more detail about the history of these quilted beauties, but it would be better to just show them, and let you read more about the history in Jen's book Welsh Quilts. As you look at all the quilts, take notice of the incredible hand-quilting on each and every one of these quilts. The view as we walked in Tree of Life quilt from an Indian, hand-painted, fabric panel. Quilted in 1810 and exhibited at the 1851, London Great Exhibition. The colors are still so vibrant and the stitching is exquisite! Floral Patchwork, 1920 Blue and Yellow Star quilt, 1920 and Blue Spotty Strippy quilt, 1890 Quilts from the very first exhibit in 2009 Military/Tailors Quilt, pre-1938 The maker of this quilt is still a mystery! Interesting blocks! Such bold colors! From the 2014 exhibit titled, Early to Bed. This exhibit celebrated Folk Art and "Make Do and Mend" So many pieces and so much quilting! A creative example of using what you had Victorian Patchwork What a unique center! From the 2018 exhibit, Nos Da-Goodnight Prince of Wales Feathers, 1890 Close-up Red and White Strippy This quilt won an award in 1901, and I can see why. Central Star Quilt, 1895, on top made by Sarah Lewis. The quilt on the bottom was used for 25 years to protect the mattress from the boxsprings, circa 1870. 2010 exhibit highlighting the history of paisley in Welsh quilts Shawls that would have been used in the quilts. The beauty of the quilting is so evident in this one. Quilting close-up. One of my absolute favorites! Golden Yellow Quilt Made by Anna Davies, born in 1895 Hand-quilted, satin cotton with lambswool batting It was a challenge to get good pictures of the amazing whole-cloth quilts. This one is stunning! A typical Welsh quilting motif Another close-up Welsh quilting frame It was a wonderful experience seeing such a collection of what could have been a lost art. Jen has spent the last 45 years not just rescuing these quilts, but learning about their history and genealogy. She has found them through many different channels and saved a few of them from a practical existence of keeping a cow warm. This is a card for purchase in the shop that I couldn't pass up. If it weren't for Jen's tireless efforts to save such a valuable quilt heritage, this incredible art form would have been lost. While the museum is now closed, this quilt collection will be soon be traveling around the world to various locations. I will leave you with a few words from the introduction of Jen's book that give you a glimpse into her passion for this art form: Those quilts that have survived (sadly many have not) come into our own times as living emissaries of another age. They evoke the dexterity, imagination, and creativeness of people who somehow managed to produce such remarkable visual art from such humble and limited resources. What began for me as a salvage operation has evolved into a way of life. Jen Jones Welsh Quilts Thank you, Jen!
Learn how to press seams in a quilt. Included is a video tutorial and links to the best tools to use. This is a perfect tutorial for beginner quilters!
Thread weights can vary greatly these days and the bobbin tension will need adjusted accordingly, so even if your sweet mama always said to never, ever, ever touch your bobbin tension, this easy-to-use Bobbin Tension Meter will allow you to do so with confidence. Can you guess how many grams the tension requires? If you guessed 23 grams, you would be correct! By pulling on the thread using the Bobbin Tension Meter you can measure and gauge the tension, making adjustments as needed. It's that easy! Now you won't have to wonder or guess and, yes, you actually can touch your bobbin tension with confidence because you will set it right each and every time, no matter what weight of thread you use. Just like Carmon teaches at our Featherweight Maintenance Workshop, you can watch his video tutorial to learn how to use it!
On Saturday, June 2, we attended the Wine Country Quilt Show , sponsored by the local quilt guilds from Petaluma, Sonoma and Santa Rosa, C...
Treccia means ‘braid’ which is the feature of this lush olive cotton velvet cushion. An oatmeal and olive cotton braid wraps like a vine around the entire border of this cushion, simultaneously reaching for light and grounding. 100% cotton velvet front and reverse Braided trim edging Duck feather inner included Our collection of cushions effortlessly takes any ensemble up a notch with their fabulous array of colour, print, textures, trims and embellishments. From sumptuous cotton velvets to linens and co-ordinating prints, our range of cushions cater to a range of interiors, from the living room to the bedroom and everything in between. To request a fabric cutting, select this option from the drop down menu.
Hi Everyone. First let me apologies for being a bit slack in posting. The last few weeks have been frantic for me, with the Darling Harbour Quilt Show, Michelle Yeo's visit and the Sale in the Shop. I'm very proud to show you the winner of the "Quiltsmith - Annette Gero" sponsored "Best Reproduction Inspired by an Antique Quilt" Award. Southern Stars by Karen Malone from Sydney. What a beauty, all machine pieced and quilted. (I'm in awe) Not only is this a stunningly graphic quilt, technically it is wonderful. Just check out her points. Karen won $500 for her quilt. The quilt she used as her inspiration is on the cover of the Lone Star book. See how Karen has used the Starburst block but changed the layout and settings of the quilt. Well done Karen. DON'T FORGET OUR 25% OFF FABRIC SALE ENDS THIS SATURDAY 23 JUNE. IN-STORE AND ON-LINE. CONGRATULATIONS TO VERNA HORWOOD, CATHERINE BUTTERWORTH AND KATRINA HADJIMICHAEL, WHO QUILT OR TEACH FOR QUILTSMITH. Verna's "Fanciful Feathers" won the "Excellence in Long Arm Quilting" Award. Catherine's "For My Darling Daughter Julia" won First Prize in the Traditional - Professional Category. Catherine's "Scrappy Wheels" won Fourth prize in the "New Traditions from Old Favourites" category. We will be offering this quilt as a class soon. Katrina's "Spicks and Specks" won second prize in the "Commercially Machine Quilted Quilt". You can join her class to make this quilt now. Here is the finished Federica Josephson Quilt replica. Put together for the Quilt Study Group (Quilter's Guild of NSW) to be given to the National Trust. the quilt will be displayed at Old Government House Parramatta. Congratulations to all involved. See our post dated 25 March 2011 for more details. Melinda
I’m rather glad that it’s my turn to share a tutorial again, because it forced me to pick up my overstuffed plastic folder of patterns and fabric and actually make one of them! First time in months, although international moves closely followed by an interstate move will do that to your sewing. It’s also “interesting” […]
Yesterday, I gave you some options for the Chisel Die. I started playing around in Electric Quilt and came up with some more options. The individual block will be shown first, and then the quilt la…
