No Place Like Gnome
Gnome Brigade Most quilters are a crafty bunch. They dabble in all sorts of fabrications. They quilt, sew, crochet, bake, knit (two needles confuse me), scrapbook, etc. We are always looking for something to make – not that any of us have a lack of projects...
Wrapped in Wonderful Memories
Most of us have a T-shirt collection. They were gathered as mementoes from events in our lives, places we visit or causes we support. Some of them are lucky enough to be worn. But most find their way into a lonely, dark closet, box or drawer, never to be worn again....Hard Works Pays off!
For those of you who have read some of my earlier posts, you know that I have been taking classes to earn my APQS Longarm Quilting Certification. It was an intensive, informative, challenging and rewarding 14 week program. The lessons started with the basics of...
Your Opinion Needed
Which quilt would you want to make or have made for you? Yesterday, I was in a design mood and was inspired by some Scandinavian redwork that I had seen . So I played around with a few blocks and layouts… Ok seven may be more than a few. When I asked my husband,...
Seeing Double?
Recently, a client asked me to make two identical queen-sized quilts. Some quilters like repetitive piecing and quilting patterns. They can master the techniques and improve on their time or quality with every repetition. I really respect these people – they are...
Thread Dilemma
Notice threads on the white fabric? This will be visible after quilting if not removed. Have you ever started quilting and noticed these ugly dark shadows under you light fabric. They are usually threads that naturally fray after cutting and sewing, but when they find...
Modern Irish Chain
Modern Irish Chain – Copyright 2019 Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts Do you like the Irish Chain Quilt pattern? This is a new twist on an old favorite that I just completed for client. The large blocks are set similar to a Triple Irish Chain pattern. Rather than...
Give Thanks
Give Thanks – Copyright 2019 Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts. I am thankful for so many things in my life: my family, my friends, my health, my quilting, my freedom…. Toward the end of each year, in November, we reflect on all of the good things in our...
