A cat lovers dream, Cats on Cats is a beginner friendly look at simple quilt techniques and chain piecing. Featuring fabric from Kitty Garden and Jenny's Basics by Jenny Ronen.
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Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial
Going to sleep under your average, run-of-the-mill, storebought duvet feels nothing like snuggling under an artistic quilt that you or your loved one made for you. With affection. With care in every stitch. With countless hours of skill and dedication.
Susan Brubaker Knapp is fiber artist, author, teacher, host of Quilting Arts TV and a Bernina Ambassador. And, also makes amazing art quilts!
Last week in the comments on one of the Bears in the Hills work-in-progress posts, someone asked if they could see it finished. How did I never post a photo of the finished piece? That's crazy! But it's true. :-P I shared it in the newsletter, but I never posted a photo here. So I'm
Overwhelming fabric scraps. I thought this was such a fun topic to discuss. so here I am. Do you love or hate working with fabric scraps? Do you sometimes get overwhelmed with your piles of fabric …
Happy March 1st! And because it is the first Wednesday in March, we are once again opening our monthly theme for the Modern Quilt Along series that we are doing in 2017. If you need a refresher of what this series is, go HERE to read the introduction post on the why’s and how’s. The theme […]
Mix the Volume Fabric Lookbook Mix the Volume by AGF Studio. Find balance and creativity with this new addition to our low volume series. Mix the Volume transitions from Sweet Tunes with soft blush and lavender tones to Fresh Tunes in warm green and amber tones. Mix and match to your heart’s content and let …
Hello hello! I've been lucky enough to have had the chance to play with Tilda's new fabric range Harvest over the past few weeks. It's such a pretty collection of colours and prints and today's the day I get to share what I've been making as part of the Blog Hop 2 Green
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This month for Quilt Block Mania, we're going Traditional with a Twist. I've taken the prompt literally this time and have created this Twisted Log Cabin block, which does exactly what it says on the tin :-) It's a traditional log cabin block, but turned on point to make a fun-looking block that can be used for bigger
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A cat lovers dream, Cats on Cats is a beginner friendly look at simple quilt techniques and chain piecing. Featuring fabric from Kitty Garden and Jenny's Basics by Jenny Ronen.
How to sew a hedgehog with free downloadable PDF sewing pattern
I don't know if you have a "quilting bucket list", but I sure do! And a cathedral window quilt was at the top of that list! There's something so elegant and perplexing about how they're constructed and I always love a good challenge of figuring things out and stretching my skills and this quilt did just that! I first d
Happy New Year! Despite the long pause in postings, I did actually complete a few more sewing projects in 2014. January 2014 - Drawstring book bags for Allie and Cate's birthdays February 2014 - Robert Hughes baby quilt (I really need to consider taking a "how to photograph your quilts" workshop:) quilted with stars and spirals May 2014 - Amy Becker's HS graduation lap quilt Amy picked out fabrics at Fabric Depot during her Portland visit, Christmas 2013. I supplemented with a few fabrics I found at The Stitching Post and at Kapaia Stitchery during a trip to Kauai (always looking for an excuse to fabric shop). The blue batik with butterflies was the first fabric Amy chose. Other colors were built around that. quilted with vining flowers and leaves Now Amy has this nice warm lap quilt - perfect for her college years at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She assures me that it does get cold there, especially when the air conditioner is running. November 2014 - New curtains and duvet set for the Sisters house After 20 years, Stefanie and I decided it was time for a change in the upstairs bedroom in our Sisters house. We found some curtain fabric at IKEA (seen below in the medium-sized pillows). After a futile search for a coordinating duvet cover I decided we just needed to make our own. Not as cheap, but so much more fun! On the bed in Anna's old room at our house (tempted to keep it here, but...) Had to add a border piece as it was just a bit too small. Found a fun coordinating fabric at The Stitching' Post. Shams and throw pillows. The quilting in the shams mimics the print in the curtain fabric. All set up in its new home. On to 2015... January 2015 - Jeanne's lap quilt This quilt was made for my good friend and fellow swimmer, Jeanne. She will be out of the water for a bit, recuperating from surgery, so of course this called for a quilt! My daughter, Anna, suggested the colors - perfect for a swimmer. Another swimmer friend, Jenn, joined me for a shopping trip to Fabric Depot and also helped with part of the sewing. Sandi and Jeanne The design incorporates over 60 small blocks with names of some of Jeanne's friends. Next Up???? cityscape art quilt based on a photo of Roussillon, France art quilt based on our Croatia travels last September flower/plant themed art quilt for the Hardy Plant Society Hortlandia Plant Sale in April hopefully taking Hilde Morin's Bowl Art class
You'll find many free layer cake quilt patterns - to use your layer cake fabric with. Fun, quick, cute and beginner quilter friendly. You'll love the variety of style, design and options for using this fun set of cut fabric.
The modern quilt craze has hit Japan ! Here are some spectacular results from Japanese quilt artists. When the Sunset Crowns Mt. Fuji in ...
How to use value, scale, and placement to choose fabric for your quilt.
I'm doing a happy dance today because after two three (!) years, I have a finish: My Lake Michigan Quilt, or as we say in all of our state's ads about things we like, MI Lake Michigan Quilt. I was under the MIstaken (get it?) impression that it took me two years until I looked up my old posts this week and found out that I started it in MId-October 2015. It's as old as one of MI grandsons. I won't put all the links in here of posts along the way, but if you'd like to read them, click on the Lake Michigan quilt label on the right side bar or at the bottom of this post. I followed the techniques of Karen Eckmeier for making Accidental Landscapes. I've made tiny ones in the past, like this ornament for my daughter and son-in-law. It's maybe about 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. But when my daughter (MI daughter? Ok, I'll quit now) mentioned that she wanted a wall quilt for her office, I decided to supersize the technique. The new quilt is 30 by 42 inches. Nearly all the fabrics are scraps. I did buy a piece of Grunge for the back, appropriately when I was on vacation near Lake Michigan. The batting is a leftover piece of Quilter's Dream Cotton Select. There's no reason that this quilt should have taken as long as it did. It wasn't difficult. Most of the delay was lack of confidence. I built the layers slowly in between other projects. I'd put some strips up on the wall and spend a few days months letting them percolate (marinate? stew?), and then I'd sew them down. I started with the water. After doing a bit of sand, I built the sky up toward the top. Most of the sky is pieced with regular seams rather than layered. Then I layered the foreground, slowly, slowly. I like the bits of embroidery that add detail and depth on Accidental Landscapes. I thought it would be a simple task. But I hadn't thought of it that a quilt this size would need larger scale embroidery to be proportionate. That stymied me. Before starting the embroidery I quilted the project with my walking foot. To plan the placement of the beach grass I laid paper strips on the quilt and took a photo to refer to as I stitched. I started with a few stems of grass and then gradually built them up until I was satisfied. I used 4 strands of floss for the longest stems, and reduced the bulk to 3 or 2 strands for smaller stems or those closer to the water. I used a modified stem stitch, bringing the needle up closer to the starting point than is common, to make the stitch as thick as possible. I took the quilt with me on several road trips. It was an easy take-along project. A few weeks ago, when I was Gramma nesting while waiting for our new grandson, I suddenly realized that I was almost done. It was a perfect project to work on at a time when I didn't want to start a new mess. In just a couple of days, I completed the stitching, or at least stopped myself from getting carried away with it. After we arrived home from cuddling our little grandson (and his big brother who was born right after I started the quilt!), I chose a sandy colored fabric from my stash for the binding. I took it out for a photo shoot on our garage. I thought I was truly finished, but then I remembered that I have a wonderful supply of ceramic buttons (by artist Sandra Lance--you can find her work under images online, but I think she has suspended her business for now) that I like to use on art quilts. I found two that looked good among the dunes. (I usually try to use three, but these looked the best.) Closer And closer So now it is truly done. This quilt will be living at my daughter and son-in-law's house. As I said earlier, it was meant for my daughter's office, but by now she has found something else to fill the space there, and I know her family will enjoy it at home. (And I can visit it, too.) I was almost hoping she didn't want it anymore, but hey, now that I know I can do this, I could make another one for me in less than three years! Maybe in solids? The best thing I learned from making this quilt is that the technique does work for large scale quilts. Really, all that is needed is a good supply of fabrics to choose from. The embroidery is fun and works very well after quilting, even with building up fairly dense stitches. Let's look at that finish one more time! I'm linking up today with crazy mom quilts for Finish it up Friday and Confessions of a Fabric Addict for Can I Get a Whoop Whoop. Happy Quilting and Happy Finishing! And if you live anywhere within driving distance of Lake Michigan, Yea for MI Lake MI!
This quilt is my new FAVORITE! The unexpected color scheme is so interesting and everything coordinates in a unique way. The origin of this quilt began with the crab in 2021. Exactly one year ago I was doing a 30-day creative challenge and I developed a series of critters. The crab was one of them! I made a BIG
Le Simply Moderne n°26 comporte 13 projets de patchwork moderne (quilts, tablier, coussin), articles d'exposition, portrait de Sarah Hibbert...
This easy Spool Quilt Block tutorial includes cutting instructions
Deborah Louie sets herself apart in the quilting world by taking advantage of all of those stitches on your sewing machine.
This quilt kit includes the fabric needed to to make one SQUARE THROW sized Retro Blossoms quilt...
We are onto our last block. Apologies for the slow down in the posts - but with the Covid restrictions being lifted here in Queensland, my...
Exploding Star Quilt Block. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern. Which uses no-waste flying geese, half square triangles, and has an economy block...
I'd hoped to finish two PIGS (Projects in Grocery Sacks) in May but it didn't happen. I had a project for Creative Machine Embroidery to make. See my blog here to see that pretty quilt.
Vielen Dank für dein Interesse an unserem Produkt. Vor dem Kauf möchten wir Sie über einige wichtige Aspekte informieren. Das Produkt zeichnet sich durch seine Vorlagen-, Design- und Druckqualität aus und dient als wertvolles Werkzeug für Nähprojekte. Die Anweisungen enthalten zwei Techniken: direktes Stoffzeichen (mit sichtbaren Stichen) und unsichtbare Stiche. Beides sind allgemeine Richtlinien und keine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung. Sie können diese oder andere Techniken auswählen, die Sie aufgrund Ihrer Erfahrung und Vorliebe für geeignet halten. Es gibt keine Rückerstattung für die digitale Datei. Wir bitten um Verständnis und stehen bei Fragen gerne zur Verfügung. Es ist in zwei Größen erhältlich: -Vorlage bestehend aus 20 A4-Blättern, Quiltgröße 31 x 31,8 Zoll -Vorlage, bestehend aus einem einzelnen A2-Blatt, Quiltgröße 23 x 33 Zoll. Dieses Katzen Schnittmuster lädt zu einem einmaligen kreativen Erlebnis ein. Es besteht aus einer Palette von 12 verschiedenen Farben, die sorgfältig für die Stoffe ausgewählt wurden, um die Schönheit und Vitalität dieses Patchworkdesigns zu unterstreichen. Zusätzlich zu dieser ausführlichen Anleitung haben wir 3 A2-große Vorlagen des visuellen Musters beigefügt, um den Erstellungsprozess zu erleichtern. Diese Vorlagen dienen als visuelle Anleitung, mit der Sie jedes Detail genau in Ihr Patchwork-Projekt übersetzen können. Passend dazu gibt es die Vorlage, die sich aus 20 A4-Blättern zusammensetzt. Machen Sie sich auf die Reise zu dieser bezaubernden Katze mit unserem Schnittmuster! Fügen Sie Ihre persönliche und kreative Note hinzu durch eine lohnende Technik, die Sie Schritt für Schritt zur Herstellung eines einzigartigen Stücks mit Charakter und Stil führt. Bist du ein Bastelbegeisterter auf der Suche nach einem lustigen und kreativen Projekt? Such nicht weiter! "Erstellen Sie unser ""Patchwork PDF Pattern, um eine entzückende Katze in A2 Papiergröße zu erstellen." Warum wählen Sie unser Muster? 🐾 Bezauberndes Katzen-Design: Dieses Patchwork-Muster zeichnet sich durch ein äußerst charmantes Katzen-Design aus, das Ihr Herz zum Schmelzen bringen wird. 📏 A2-Papierformat: Mit unserem A2-großen Muster haben Sie ausreichend Platz, um an komplizierten Details zu arbeiten, und sorgen für ein beeindruckendes Endprodukt, das groß genug ist, um Ihre Handwerkskunst zu demonstrieren. 🌈 Endlose Möglichkeiten: Wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsstoffe, Farben und Muster, um Ihre Patchwork-Katze zu personalisieren. Ob als Geschenk oder als Dekoration für die eigenen vier Wände, dieses Projekt bietet grenzenlose Anpassungsmöglichkeiten. 📥 Sofortiger Download: Beginnen Sie sofort mit Ihrem Projekt! Nach dem Kauf erhältst du eine herunterladbare PDF-Datei, mit der du sofort dein Bastelabenteuer beginnen kannst. 🛍️Perfekt zum Verschenken: Fertige Patchworkkatzen sind ein entzückendes und einzigartiges Geschenk für Freunde und Familie. Basteln Sie ein besonderes Geschenk, an dem Sie noch lange Freude haben werden. 🤩 Tritt der Patchwork-Gemeinschaft bei: Teile deinen Fortschritt mit anderen unter #PatchworkCatCreations in den sozialen Medien. Lass dich von anderen inspirieren und inspiriere sie mit deinen wunderschönen Kreationen. "Verwandeln Sie eine leere Leinwand aus A2-Papier in ein Kunstwerk mit unserem ""Patchwork PDF Pattern to Face an Adorable Cat in A2 Paper Size""." Beginnen Sie noch heute Ihr Patchwork-Abenteuer und beobachten Sie, wie Ihre Katze Stich für Stich zum Leben erwacht. Verpassen Sie nicht diese Gelegenheit, sich auf eine kreative Reise zu begeben. Kaufe jetzt dein PDF Schnittmuster und erlebe die Freude am Basteln einer bezaubernden Patchwork Katze! Erfahre mehr über diesen Artikel
Quem tem retalhos sobrando pode usar a técnica de patcholagem ou de bordados simples e aplicar em camisetas, bolsas, toalhas, blusas e enxovais em geral Se inspire em alguns exemplos:
How to Design a Simple Art Quilt. Create an image and make it into an Art Quilt. Fabric scrap and fusible web will make it simple and quick
33 quilting and fabric scrap crafts projects to make for handmade gifts, home decor, baby and nursery, toys, party decorations and DIY ideas for scraps .
Never make the mistake of forgetting these 4 important things to include when you gift a quilt! You'll be so glad that you did #4!!
“Flowers Of The Cosmos” by Fumiko Nakayama Let me just say right up front that this quilt show exceeded expectations in every way. Something I really love about Japan is …
We have begun our ambitious crazy quilting class with seven lovely and talented ladies. As we mentioned in a previous post, Crazy Quilting—Start to Finish, we have created a six-month crazy quilting class that teaches our students how to piece their blocks, stitch and embellish them, and finally put them together in the format of their choice. Taking photos of the class models for reference All our ladies had been eagerly awaiting this class and were ready to get started. Each student was instructed to bring at least 24 different fabrics, which could include cottons, silks, satins, or any other fabric they liked. We did have some fancy fabrics for sale to help their collection, but some of our ladies had been collecting fabrics over time, just for a future crazy quilt. A rainbow assortment of silks, satins, and velvets Many of these fabrics were sourced from thrift stores. One student's collection Each lady received four different patterns, as well as a fabric Little Red Riding Hood vintage postcard print to use as a center for one of their blocks. Most of the patterns were put together the same way, by having a center piece and then sewing each section around that center piece. We had the ladies bring in four 9" squares of flannel to be used as a base for the block, and Teri demonstrated how to construct the block with the flannel base. The flannel base provides a great support for the future block embroidery, and it also helps manage some of those slippery fabrics. The first piece is centered on the base. The second piece attached. As each piece is added, the excess underneath is trimmed away. Ready for embroidery After the demonstration, the ladies got to it and began constructing their blocks. Getting ready to choose fabrics Going around the center block with the next piece Checking if this fabric is a good fit This block is ready to be trimmed to its finished size. Such beautiful, bright colors We designed the patterns to be 8.5" finished, so having 9" base allowed for a little wiggle room as we pieced. An 8.5" square ruler was used to bring the pieced blocks down to their finished size. Trimmed and ready to go After the block was finished, the ladies basted around all four sides, and their blocks are ready for next month's embroidery session. Some of our students' finished blocks: The silver fabric in this block is a lacy overlay. Most of these fabrics were found at local thrift stores. As an unexpected treat, one of our students brought in some antique crazy quilt blocks that she had purchased. The blocks were in various stages of completion, absolutely beautiful, and she has more of them to bring to the next session. We can't wait to see them, and we will be sure to share them with you as well. Such lovely embroidery This unfinished, basted block is mostly made of silk. Another block a little further along in regard to the stitching Everyone was able to complete one block and will have the other three ready for our February meeting, where we will be focusing on motif selection, transferring design, and stitching the motifs. Thank you for joining us as we build these crazy quilts, and please come back to see the outcome of our next session.
Make One or a Whole Quilt! One charming block makes a beautiful overall design when several are combined in a quilt. It also looks great on its own, perhaps finished into a small table topper. Constructed entirely from squares and half-square triangles, it’s a simple block to make. In fact, one of the examples shown …
While we can't ignore our problems, hoping they might just go away, we do sometimes need a break from them.
For the more traditional types, country quilts are the best to bring that homey, rustic feel to a room or furniture.
Let's sew up this traditional Box Quilt block today. It is beginner-friendly and you could dig into your stash and/or scraps to make a beautiful quilt. This pattern is a little different than other Box Quilt blocks you can find online and is attributed to Nancy Page. Using only squares and rectangles, the block goes together fast! Let's check it out!
I have just returned from a trip to Spain to visit my sister. I had planned the trip to coincide with the International Patchwork Festival in Sitges, which is on the Mediterranean Sea, about 1/2 hour south of Barcelona. We took the high speed train from Madrid to Barcelona. In Sitges we stayed in an apartment belonging to the family of my sister's daughter-in-law. My sister is not a quilter, but she gamely came with me and enjoyed seeing all the different quilts. Her comment on the first day was that she was amazed at the scope of the art; that one can make quilts in any fashion, depicting just about anything. There was a judged show of quilts made by members the Spanish Association of Patchwork - a country-wide guild. There were seven other exhibits of the work of expert quilters from around the world, including Keiko Goke, Maria Luisa Gutierrez, Pat Holly, Libby Lehman, Nancy Crow, Quilts of India, and Quilts of Japan. Each exhibit had its own venue in different locations around Sitges. This made for lots of walking and a bit of map reading and exploring (signage wasn't that great), but the greatest benefit was the dispersal of the crowds of people so that one could enjoy the quilts without too many people in the same place at once. The exception would be Saturday, when there were lines to get into each venue. Here are three favorites from the judged show. There were many very complex quilts, but these were the ones I liked the best. (I will post pictures of the rest of the exhibits soon.) titled: Aurora Borealis the view from the right side of the quilt same quilt as above, viewed from the left. title: Azteca same as the above showing hand quilting.
