Category Archives: Free Motion Quilting

Another baby quilt…

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

I am going to be doing a one day craft show this fall. So I have spent spare moments this summer making tote bags and baby quilts. Here is another one recently finished: The quilt is really, truly square! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Beginner Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Hand Dyed Fabric, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

A couple finishes!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

I finished two baby quilts in two days and I am pretty pleased with how they turned out. I like them better now that they are quilted. Here is the back: I am pleased with the quilting. I was getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Beginner Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Fresh Modern Quilts | 2 Comments

A finish!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

A while back I mentioned that I had handpieced a bunch of 4 inch Bowtie blocks and finally put them together. After that, the top languished in my sewing room because I was too lazy to go further. Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Hand piecing, Traditional Quilts, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

What to do with……

Posted on March 23, 2010 by

….these: Why, you make more of these: The smaller ones are a great size for coin purses and the slightly larger ones are the right size for a digital camera. These little bags are like potato chips, you can’t stop … Continue reading →

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What to do with practice pieces?

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

My free motion quilting is not good these days……I am WAYYYYY out of practice. Most books will tell you to doodle on a practice sandwich of top, batting, and backing before starting on the “real” piece. Good advice. But what … Continue reading →

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A new sewing table!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

I have the best dear husband! I am forever trying to figure out the ultimate quilting/sewing set up. He puts up with a lot in my fiddling with things. He often ends up getting invloved. He does a great job! … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, Sewing Machines, Sewing Room Pics, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Two posts in one day!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by

I decided to do one more little “sketch” before calling it a day. It seems that as soon as I sit down at the machine, all my doodling ideas fly out of my head and I draw a complete blank. … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting | 3 Comments

What is this?

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

I used to make only traditional quilts, my favorites being scrap quilts with reproduction or real vintage fabrics. I still love these but in the last few years have moved into more of an abstract arty style. Yesterday while surfing … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, Miniature, Traditional | 1 Comment

A few more “sketches”

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

Thanks for the comments on my last little piece! I was encouraged to try a bit more tree sketching. I have never thought I was any good at drawing so it was a bit scary to try sketching at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Motion Quilting | 5 Comments

Baby Quilt Complete!

Posted on July 12, 2009 by

I finished the baby quilt finally. Just in time too as the shower was today! My daughter suggested I quilt it this way to resemble water or lily pads. Here is the front: Here is part of the back: It … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Free Motion Quilting | 2 Comments