Here’s a TIP for you. Did you know that many of the ‘Pro’ quilters and precision piecers use a straight stitch plate? Whether it’s for free motion quilting, piecing or sewing, it’s a nice advantage. These are the reasons why: less movement of fabric, so there is more stability in stitching, as there is less fabric in contact with the …
“Mrs. Twedt” was my art teacher when I was in high school back in the 70’s! I met her… again, thirty+ years later, quite unexpectedly…’ in my next door neighbor’s back yard, at a Fourth of July barbeque several summers ago. She goes by “Katie” now… and it took me awhile to get comfortable calling her only by her first …
Jamie’s Angel… flashy and funky, stylin’ and cheerful…bright and red-haired, creative and musical… that’s our JAMIE! This quilt was inspired by, and is dedicated to my friend and Christian sister, Jamie B. I had so much fun playing ‘dress-up’ with this doll of an ANGEL. Love her red hair! Everything else I chose revolved around the red head! I had …
Here’s a fairly simple way to add a bit of free motion embellishment without alot of time investment. I love to buy the pre-made, decorated hand towel (and I have made them too). Great gifts for the girls at the office, and for any other gift giving need you may have. It’s really cool to make them fun, as well …
Flower detail of the back of the jacket My most favorite Jean Jacket! I LOVE to embellish clothing! And I’ve found some products I really enJOY using. Art Glitter, namely. What a great product. Durable, pretty and easy to use. This jacket has been washed LOTS as I’ve enjoyed wearing it LOTS! This is the front of the jacket, where …
I was born and raised in Montana; my father’s family homesteaded on the northern border of Montana, near the Canadian border, in the Sweet Grass Hills. My mother’s family homesteaded in western Montana, on the Flathead River. For many summers, I would pack up my boys and we’d travel 240 miles to go to the Flathead Valley, and spend a week …
BOBBIN PLAY Hints & Tips— the following information is copy and pasted from a handout I give to all my students in the classes I teach on free motion and more… a continuation of tips in a previous blog post on 12/15/10 on Bobbin Quilting. From “Frost on the Zinnias” by Leslie Ann McNeil — Use a loosened bobbin case …
“Orange Crush” – a quilt accepted into an Exhibition entitled “Stitch in Time” at Paris Gibson Square Museum Fall of 2009, in Great Falls, Montana. This piece began with a lovely gradient fabric by Caryl Bryer Fallert, bordered with a simple, beautiful summery batik print. Because the main fabric was such a striking color on it’s own, I wanted the …
My friend Maureen, who was a student in several classes I taught in Bigfork earlier this past fall, made these beautiful scarves as gifts for two of her friends. Spectacular! Nice “play” Maureen! I’m so tickled you shared it with me! This is a great example of how blessed I feel to teach, and to share my love of quilting, …