OK, so, I designed a quilt this weekend...inspired by a vintage quilt. More to come...
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September 2013
09/30/2013
09/26/2013
Clever Block Trimming
After I appliqued all these fish I wanted to trim the backgrounds so that the block was 12 1/2” square...since these are set with pieced blocks. I thought the best way to do this would be to cut out a fish and center it in my 12 1/2” ruler.
That way I could put the fish pattern over the fish.
And trim.
Hope that helps. When we get ready to trim our Miss Kringle blocks for the Jingle BOM I have a slick way to trim bigger blocks that I will show you!
09/25/2013
Blue Backgrounds
One question I get asked frequently is whether or not I trim away the background fabric from my applique. The answer is no generally, unless the background fabric is blue. It seems that blue backgrounds show through applique like a beacon light. So here is my fish and it’s backside...all carefully trimmed. Thought you would want to know.
09/24/2013
A Super Find
Several years ago I was at a rummage sale and I found this lovely old cigar box. As I got into quilting it became my sewing box. I even stitched a felt lining for it. Alas, it is a little small for all my stuff right now...and a tad fragile. So, I started searching around for something like it. I discovered Claud’s Unique Products on Etsy a few weeks back and on a whim I ordered a lap desk. As you might have guessed, I do a ton of drawing and wanted a place for all my pens and sketchbooks that doubled as a work surface. It is gorgeous as you can see.
The shop owner, Les, makes all these desks himself. I started corresponding with him and it turns out his wife and her family are avid quilters. So, when I asked if he could make one more like a sewing box, he pretty much knew exactly what I wanted. I ordered one. I can hardly wait. I will post pictures when it comes. In the mean time, be sure to check out his shop at:
09/17/2013
September Aurifil Designer of the Month
Hello everyone. The Aurifil designer for September is the very talented Kimberly Einmo. You can read all about her at:
And while you are ther check out her super yummy studio! Swoon!
Here is a picture of her block:
and directions:
Download September block of the month
and here are all the blocks together. What a fun quilt this is turning into!
You can also check all the other ways people are making this quilt here:
09/16/2013
Design Wall Monday
Here is a shot of my design wall this morning. Had some fun with these fish this weekend.
Be sure to check Judy's blog for some Monday morning design goodness.
09/10/2013
Perfect Petals anyone?
I almost forgot about this! We have a feature at McCall's Quilting called Block Builders Workshop. Each video is accompanied by a block design in the magazine. Here I am making my Daisy Wreath Block using my perfect petal technique!
The pattern for the block can be found in the September/October 2013 issue of McCall's Quilting.
09/04/2013
Surf and Sand...Quilt Along 2
The next Quilt Along with McCall's Quilting is live! In this completely free video series you will be making the Surf and Sand quilt designed by Sherri's Driver.Here is an inside scoop... there are opportunities for bunches of free prizes. Make sure you keep watching for your chance to win.
09/03/2013
More Blog LOVE....
One of the really great parts about my job is getting to work with some really fabulous designers. Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs is at the top of that list. She has such a lovely feminine style and I find myself wanting to make pretty much all of her quilts (if only I had the time...sigh). Here is a shot of a project from her upcoming book.
Anyway, she now has a really nice blog that I know you guys will love.
You can find her at:
09/02/2013
Design Wall Monday
Well, I'm back from my little video hiatus with a brand new design wall. The above shot is a new project that I have been working on this weekend. Below is a shout of my design wall with ALL the projects I am currently working on.
Be sure to check out Judy's blog for some Monday morning inspiration!
