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:
These are some of my favorite quilts from the 2019 Pacific International Quilt Festival. There were so many gorgeous quilts to look at!
Crafted with love and designed to brighten your day, the Sunshine Puff quilt pattern features charming sunshine blocks that are as easy to stitch up as they are heartwarming. With simple foundation paper piecing, you'll breeze through creating each radiant block, adding a touch of sunshine to every stitch. But the magic doesn't stop there! Once your blocks are complete, traditional quilting methods bring them together into a beautiful quilt top. Quilt it up, then it's time to add the finishing touches by stuffing and stitching your puffs to complete the quilt! Need to find some shade? No worries! Unlock a whole new look with the bonus design featured on the back cover! Inspired by the timeless art of cross-stitching, this unique pattern adds a nostalgic touch to your quilt. As you piece together the blocks to form the quilt top, watch in awe as the X's emerge. Includes 3 size options: Crib 38" x 49", Throw 49" x 60", Twin 71" x 93". Uses simple foundation paper piecing - a technique that creates sharp points, precise piecing, and consistently sized blocks to make the sunbeams shine. No prior experience with this technique is needed as the pattern guides you through this technique step by step. Easy to follow, making it perfect for confident beginner to advanced quilters. Premium Quality - Printed in full color on quality paper. Printed Paper Pattern Finished Size: Multiple Final Product: Quilt Paper Templates Included Technique Used: Foundation Paper Piecing / Hand Embroidery / Stitchery / Standard Machine Sewing Skill Level: Confident Beginner ✄SHIPPING We will find the least expensive way to ship your fabric and will refund extra shipping fees not including custom fees and other import fees. All fabric order at the same time will be shipped together. ✄Thank you for shopping with Fabrik.
Learn how to hand-tie a quilt with our free tutorial that includes a video to show quilters how to stitch a surgeon's knot.
It has been a weird week. I am running up against the deadline for finishing the "Elements" pieces and I essentially lost two days this week. Monday morning I woke up with a stiff neck and by bedtime I was in a serious amount of pain. Did not sleep and by morning I was in such pain and fear of what might be causing it that I went straight to the Urgent Care Clinic near us. It was a strained trapezius muscle in my neck, making my neck impossible to move without screaming, hot pain and sending tentacles of pain winding up around my skull. The recommendation was rest and drugs and sleep and a soft cervical collar to support the weight of my head. So I lounged around all day on Tuesday reading and sleeping, felt a little better on Wednesday and much better today. So I was back in the studio this afternoon. "Water" should have been easy (that's why I left it for last), but I had a hard time settling on an idea. Close to my heart is the wetland area where we walk, so that began to take shape in my head. I started with an assortment of blue, gray and tan fabrics and fused some strips to form a base. At the end of today I had this: I think I am nearly there. A few additions, then I will trim it to size and bind it. Speaking of the wetland area, we had a surprise when we walked last week. Sofia was with us, and as we came around the corner near the Fanno Farmhouse, Beth and I were talking away and Sofia piped in "look at the turtle!" There, studiously digging in the dirt at the side of the trail, was a large turtle. I took its picture with my phone. That evening on the local news was a story of another turtle that was captured in a backyard several miles away. They are snapping turtles that have invaded the wetlands and creek. They are not native to the area and are thought to have been pets, originally, that were released into the creek and have bred there for years. This is the season when they come onto land to dig holes and lay eggs. They are quite destructive, eating the native fish, frogs, even baby ducks and can take a finger off if you are dumb enough to offer it to one. We found this one pretty interesting and were happy to have encountered it until we learned later what pests they are. If we see another we are advised to call the Parks department or Fish and Wildlife, who will come and take it away. Wish I had known. Now I am on the lookout when we walk.
Learn how to utilize several different types of fabric tucks to create texture in your next art quilt as Heather Thomas explains the steps of this technique.
Sneak a peek at the latest developments of the 5th 100-Day creative challenge I've taken on focusing on 100-Days of Mini Quilt Collages.
A modern take on a classic American heirloom, the Stillwater Floral Quilt’s bold color-blocking and symmetry pay homage to traditional applique, while its mirrored floral motif makes it easy to style in either direction. The perfect layering piece throughout the seasons, this jacquard woven textile’s cozy weight and lived-in texture are sure to be forever cherished. Made in Portugal from 100% cotton. A Schoolhouse Original. • A Schoolhouse Original • Handcrafted from 100% cotton • Cozy, jacquard woven textile
This is a quilt series inspired by tree bark. Each quilt represents a differnt type of tree bark. Click through to see which one you like.
Enjoy these final quilts……….. And there were a couple of Beatrix Potter quilts that I missed yesterday……… It has been an amazing experience and I am in awe of the skills and patience of Japanese quilters. I had a very special moment today as I handed over my hand-made scissor fobs to the 20 makers of the William Morris and Beatrix Potter quilts. It was my way of sharing a mutual love and reaching out with an Australian thank-you for putting on such a wonderful display ………… With the assistance of Jean and her great knowledge of the language I was able to leave the gifts with the gracious and talented Yoko Saito to pass on. It was wonderful to meet her in person and I received a personally signed copy of her brand new book too……a truly humble and warm hearted quilter and I was so glad Jean could tell her how overwhelmed I was with the Beatrix Potter quilts that she and her group made…… How lucky am I? More tomorrow x (And our thoughts are with those of you in America affected by the blizzards - stay safe)
Are you overwhelmed with the simple elegance of a wholecloth quilt but are clueless on how make one yourself? Read for 5 tips on how to wholecloth quilt:
I have been finishing up projects right along, so it only seems fitting that I start one this week. I know, I still have more I could finish...
Most of the quilts in today’s QuiltCon 2016 post were in the smaller room. It contained Special Exhibits by Molly Upton and Gwen Marston and various categories including Improv, Handwork, App…
In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…
The free motion zigzag stitch is very versatile and creates wonderful designs with large, small, close knit or far apart stitches.
Rebeka Lambert discovered modern improv quilting and hasn't stopped. She uses repurposed fabrics in most of her art.
Cotton Velvet Quilt Add a touch of glamour to your sleep space with this hand-stitched cozy velvet quilt. Contrast box-stitching delivers a dose of texture while a vintage finish adds character, elevating this velvet bedding in any space. And since the pl
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Essentials Dry Brush is a quilting fabric collection with a variety of basic designs by Wilmington Prints. With a wide variety of fabrics in many kinds of tonal prints and shades of color, the possibilities for quilting projects are endless! This light brown fabric features tan dry-brushed texturing. Width: 43"/44" Material: 100% Cotton Swatch Size: 8" x 8"
Sheila Frampton Cooper stopped to donate some fabric for Project Linus and ended up making 35 quilts that year - and hasn't stopped.
This art quilt series celebrates the diversity of our natural world, in particular the textural richness of tree bark. It includes six quilts, each 12″ x 16,” and was created in 2020. For more on this series click here.
Straight line quilting is a great beginner quilting technique, but there's a right way and a wrong way. Continue reading to see if you are doing it right!
Closeup This block requires hand sewing. Block type: log cabin Block size: 11 inches Colour scheme: reds and neutrals Texture/fabric manipulation: star gathering Quilt size: The finished quilt is 5…
The main thing I want to make in 2015 is quilts - lots of quilts. I've started the year right with our national Quilt Symposium that's bee...
Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.
Skill Level: Beginner Helios was the Greek god of the sun who, twice a day, rode his chariot across the sky bringing about both day and night. This quilt is made up of alternating Day blocks (a bright sun radiating daylight) and Night blocks (the white moon in a dark sky). This pattern comes in: - Wall Hanging (28" x 28") - Table Runner (14" x 56") - Crib (48" x 48") - Throw (56” x 70”) In this pattern you can learn how to make half-square triangles (HSTs) 8-at-a-time. The pattern also comes with instructions for making a scrappy version. This a PDF download, which means the pattern will be instantly downloaded onto your computer or smartphone as soon as you purchase! At the end of this pattern, along with all The Athena Workshop patterns, there is information on domestic violence and how to get help. A portion of the sales of this pattern will go to support agencies and organizations working to support victims of domestic violence, as Athena was not only the goddess of the arts but also the goddess of justice.
Gifting a handmade quilt is a major act of love. As quilters, we know how much time and energy goes into each of our quilts, so to receive one as a gift is super special. When we think of gifts, we usually think of them gift-wrapped. The large size and soft texture of a quilt...
Learn how to make a quilt using cheesecloth fabric. Heather Thomas shows you how and gives you tips for finding, preparing and working with this fabric.
