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This technique is too fun not to explore it more, so I present you Part II of the Seminole Piecing tutorial. You find Part I here. Yesterday someone asked me if this technique works with ombre fabric. Of course, but you will not have such variety in color compared with a rainbow fabric. Many ombre […]
“Created by the Native Americans of southern Florida, Seminole strip piecing is based on a simple form of decorative patchwork. Seminole strip piecing has uses in quilts, wall hangings, and traditiona
En el blog de Mis tutos secretos nos desvelan al detalle 2 maneras distintas de llevar a cabo la técnica seminole: una versión sencilla y otra doble. Deberás cortar las telas con precisión y alinear b
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Hello Everyone, So I've been making all of these blocks for The Quilt Show. I'm thinking they would make good examples for my Patchwork Math workshops. But wait, why don't I put them together and make a Patchwork Math Sampler quilt. But first I had to design and make four more blocks. So I did. I'm only using components in the Patchwork Math book, and only components that I covered during my segments on The Quilt Show. The only exceptions are quarter square triangles, and four patches. Those two components are a piece of cake. They are going together beautifully with their little Y-square sashing. One row down, two to go. Now I have to decide if I want to add borders or not. Maybe my border should be made from more components. Decisions, Decisions...... Soon, Lynn
Kathleen McCormick From Cambridge Quilts We've talked about cutting strips and resewing them to make intricate patchwork. The Seminole Indians have always been the masters of this. Seminoles were a tribe in the Florida cypress swamps. The people who had come to Christianize them also taught them to sew quilts as well. But they were developed a form of strip patchwork that involved stitching, cutting and restitching. Vintage Seminole Skirt From/Miss Farfalla's Etsy Shop Traditionally they made clothing with their piecing. This is a traditional Seminole skirt. They also made jackets, shirts and other garments, as well as quilts. Seminole Pieced Apron from Ms Sews It All It's easier to understand how this piecing is accomplished by seeing the back. It's all strips, cut at different angles and resewed. Here are several construction diagrams. From Lakeview Stitching From Creating So Many Colors Seminole Tutorial Karen Pior has this fabulous tutorial on her page at Sew Well Maide. Contemporary quilt by Niki Valentine Vick Seminole piecing is quick, very intricate and beautiful. Traditionally it's done with solids, but traditions, like rules, are made to be broken. If you'd like to add amazing pieced detail to your quilting, Seminole pieces is an easy way.
This technique is too fun not to explore it more, so I present you Part II of the Seminole Piecing tutorial. You find Part I here. Yesterday someone asked me if this technique works with ombre fabric. Of course, but you will not have such variety in color compared with a rainbow fabric. Many ombre […]
Hello Everyone, My girls in Colusa are creative! I taught a Patchwork Math class last week at Friends Around the Block, and they ta...
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A few months ago I promised I'd show more information about making simple seminole patchwork bands of on point squares. These strips are all the same, the outer ones are cut 2" wide, and the inner ones are cut 1-1/2" wide, and sewn together with a 1/4" seam, The seams are pressed toward the outer edges. When cut crosswise 1-1/2" wide, staggered and sewn together you get a band of on point squares. If you make the outer strips contrasting colors, you get something that looks different. But you really get something different when you rotate every other strip when you sew them together. Of course, you have to trim those pesky triangles and sew straight strips on either side to stabilize the seminole band. Remember, these are all bias edges. Now let's add two strips... This symmetrical band has a dark center strip surrounded by lighter strips, then the background. You knew this was going to happen, right? But check this out... This is the same five strip band, but the center strip is the background fabric, and the other two are contrasting. Cut these crosswise 1-1/2" just like all the others, but rotate every other strip, stagger them and sew them together and you get this: Pretty cool, huh? But we're not done yet. We can add two more strips... and make something symmetrical... or not. And no, you don't need a pattern. All the inner squares finish out at 1" square. Cut those strips 1-1/2" wide, and cut the outer ones 2" wide, or wider. Sew the strips together with a 1/4" seam. Cut crosswise into 1-1/2" pieces, stagger and sew together. You can find slightly more detailed instructions here. And if you think a quilt made from simple strips this way is boring, then check this out. Enjoy.
I was lucky enough to be asked to write a review of a new online video course from iquilt, in exchange for free access to the course. Although I received the course for free, all opinions are my own. The course is "Solids Revolution" with Weeks Ringle. First, a photo of the finished project! (Modern Quilt Studio copyright 2016) Here is my review: Whether your quilting style is traditional, modern – or modern-traditional – Weeks Ringle has great tips and tricks for you in “Solids Revolution." This video is hosted on iquilt.com, a new instructional platform sponsored by Bernina and the American Quilting Society. Weeks co-founded “Modern Quilt Studio” with her husband, Bill Kerr, in 1999. But “Solids Revolution” isn’t just for modern quilters, or even just for inexperienced quilters. I’ve been quilting for 40 years, and I learned so much from this video. Do you know how to line up blocks across sashing? Weeks has a great method for ensuring even triangle blocks line up from row to row! The iquilt video display includes a pop-up “notes” link, so you can take notes right on your computer screen. And questions are answered by the instructor via email – so if you have to ask a “stupid question,” no one sees it save you and your instructor! [I guess my question wasn't really "stupid" -- I asked about sewing a quarter-inch seam with the walking foot. Weeks answered quickly, the Bernina walking foot has a quarter-inch mark.] “Solids Revolution” includes detailed instructions to make the “Fun House” quilt. The downloadable instructions feature cutting charts for each section of the quilt, a supply list, and optional color choices for your personal quilt. My favorite is the blank “Fun House Coloring Page,” so students can try out various color combinations on paper before committing to fabric. The instruction sheets are especially nice, as quilters won’t need to write down measurements while watching the video. The final lesson includes a graphic visual on what happens when your quarter-inch seam isn’t exactly one-quarter inch. Weeks winds up the course with ideas for choosing quilting thread and quilting your quilt. I never realized that quilting thread appears darker in the “valleys” of seams on the quilt! Weeks’ friendly, personal style of speaking makes the viewer feel that Weeks is right there, talking to you! I’m so excited to choose fabrics for my own “Fun House” quilt. I'm thinking it would be fun to make each column in "Fun House" a different color study. Column one, complementary colors. Column two, split complementary. Column three, analogous. Column four, monochromatic. Column five, rainbow -- ROY G BIV! I'm particularly impressed with the videography on the iquilt.com platform. Transitions from full-screen view to close-up were smooth. Weeks doesn't fidget, chew her lip, or giggle when she misspeaks. All that I expect when paying for a video tutorial! Take a look at iquilt.com to see all the videos available. From the desk of your
Hi, I’m Janice Ryan and I blog about quilting and sewing at Better Off Thread. I am really excited to be sharing my very first Bake Shop Recipe with you today. My sister and I both learned t…
