Over the Rainbow – Day 3

Over the Rainbow – Day 3

by | Mar 11, 2020 | Quilting Tips

So what do you do with 72 melons? You put them in a patch, or nine. The melons were sorted into nine piles of eight similar colors. Who says you don’t need math to quilt. Given the fabric was a gradation (thus the name of the pattern), it was a bit subjective as...
Over the Rainbow – Day 2

Over the Rainbow – Day 2

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips

I had never fused my own material before, because it was a bit intimidating. Today, I got over that. Non-stick Goddess Sheets, Mistyfuse, my iron and Sue Pelland’s instructions made it simple! The trick is sandwiching the fabric and Mistyfuse between the Goddess...

Over the Rainbow – Day 1

by | Mar 9, 2020 | Quilting Tips

I challenged myself to learn more about fusible applique this year, so I enrolled in Sue Pelland’s Gradations Course. It is a six week course providing the basics on curved rotary cutting and fusible appliques. As usual, I am running behind in the class due to...
To Pink or Not to Pink

To Pink or Not to Pink

by | Mar 6, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Pinked Heart Wreath Ever wonder what pinking is or why fabric why people do it? Pinking is the serrated edging made with special scissors or a specific rotary cutter blade. For example, I used pinking shears to make strips for this heart-shaped wreath....
Online vs In-Store Fabric

Online vs In-Store Fabric

by | Mar 4, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Recently, I was asked how I purchase fabric for my personal projects. Do I buy online or at a fabric store. The answer is – it depends. Like most quilters I am attracted to sales and shiny objects. I will buy yard collections if they appeal to me and find a...