Over the Rainbow – Final day

Over the Rainbow – Final day

by | Mar 14, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Gradations Quilt – design by Sue Pelland Today was quite rewarding! I sewed the nine squares together and added the border according to the instructions. I was pretty happy with the results. Now, I just need to start quilting it! I learned so much on this quilt....
Over the Rainbow – Day 5

Over the Rainbow – Day 5

by | Mar 13, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Today, the Leaves Galore ruler was used to cut smaller melons or petals. Again, eight of each color. These were fused together on a Goddess Sheet. Then, I matched the flower color to the ring color. The flowers were fused to the background on top of the lemon leaves....
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...
Valentine’s Day Mystery Solved!

Valentine’s Day Mystery Solved!

by | Feb 26, 2020 | Designs

All month, I have been posting clues about my newest pattern. This quilt was designed to represent love from an older and simpler time. It symbolizes the move from lover to bride, wife, and homemaker. This quilt includes four blocks based upon traditional designs....