This was a fun quilt to have on my longarm quilting machine! I love the colors and the quirky points on the stars. My instructions for quilting it were to keep it fun but not childish and to blend the thread color with the front and back. [Read more…]
Longarm Quilting Wonky Stars
July 9, 2016 By 2 Comments
Comments on a Labyrinth
March 26, 2016 By 1 Comment
In a recent post I wrote about longarm quilting a Labyrinth for my friend Dianne. She was kind enough to share her thoughts about her quilt making process. Please visit Dianne’s blog, A Quilted Life. [Read more…]
Quilting a Labyrinth
March 10, 2016 By 7 Comments
I love labyrinths! A meandering path in the woods leading to a center. Strolling in contemplation. But how do you quilt a labyrinth? How indeed? [Read more…]
Follow Up to Sometimes Quilts Need to Relax
March 2, 2016 By 27 Comments
I had several requests for photos of a challenging-to-quilt top that I just completed. I blogged about my process in tackling the quilt here. What do you think of the end result?
Here’s the reverse:
And the cutest squirrel ever (back side of quilt):
Mr. Moose strolling through the trees (back view):
I was pretty pleased that nothing puckered! Speaking of which, here’s a photo of that lumpy border before quilting:
And the same spot after quilting:
You’ll notice the border does bow in a bit, but it’s not puckered! <grin> Be encouraged! Be P A T I E N T! Be P E R S I S T E N T!!!
Please share how you tackle challenging quilts – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Wait. NO quilt is EVER ugly! But do share so we all can build confidence in quilting and sewing. Thanks!
Free Motion Quilting Play
February 4, 2016 By 2 Comments
Here’s my latest playing with free motion quilting. What do you think? [Read more…]
Painting with Thread
January 26, 2016 By 4 Comments
Yesterday I had the pleasure of participating in a thread painting class with Sarah Smith, fiber artist, teacher and author. Sarah likens thread painting on fabric to using the big box of crayons we had as children. I wholeheartedly agree! [Read more…]
A Quilt For Dottie
November 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Meandering on my Long-Arm
I wanted to share some meandering “play” on the back of a quilt made for someone very special in Florida. [Read more…]
New York Beauty
October 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment
New York Beauty
Ready for Broadway? I think so! These colors are fantastic. I was asked to quilt with a modern flair to enhance the pattern. [Read more…]
Judy Niemeyer’s Cattails
September 22, 2015 By 7 Comments
Judy Niemeyer Cattails Border
Judy Niemeyer’s quilts are extremely detailed and colorful. Lots of crisp points achieved by paper piecing. When I was asked to longarm quilt a Cattails quilt, I was excited, intimidated, and eager! [Read more…]
