To make a Give Thanks table runner This Thanksgiving, use the Let There Be LOVE alphabet along with A New Leaf to create a gorgeous table runner for your Thanksgiving celebrations! For a Give Thanks table runner which measures 60″ long and 18″ wide: Cut a piece of background fabric,…
Have you ever asked the question, “Should I pre-wash the fabrics going into my quilt?” How about, “Is it OK to wash a quilt with machine embroidered appliqué on it?” I’ve made quilts that have been in the washing machine, embroidered appliqué and all, and they come out just fine.…
Sometimes it takes a bit of motivation for me to get my workspace cleaned up. Frankly, I’d rather be stitching than cleaning! Many thanks to Cheryl Sleboda of Muppin.com who put together the #SpringCleanYourStudio2018 blog hop – and for inviting me to join in! A Bit About Me If this…
My friend Jean has been working on the “original” version of the Rejoice! quilt. The embroidered applique is complete and the quilt top has been pieced together. On Tuesday I went to Jean’s house and we had planned to make a good start on getting the quilting underway using her Handi Quilter and ProStitcher.…
Last week I was playing with some of the “combo” designs included with the Rejoice! Quilting Collection and wanted to share the results with you. The combo designs were the result of a few minutes playing in the software and there are 4 included, but many more combinations are possible. I was…
Have you tried quilting in the hoop? Every now and then it’s fun to make a simple pieced quilt, maybe for a new baby, or to have something to throw on the ground for a picnic, or maybe you’ve found some gorgeous prints that you don’t want to cut up…
My neighbors had a new baby on August 16, and this past Saturday they had a naming ceremony for the baby followed by a party to celebrate the new life. I wanted to make something for the baby – and for her big sister – that would be beautiful and…
