How much do you know about thread? Can you decipher the numbers on threads and needles? Which thread is better for piecing, or garment sewing, or quilting? Do you understand which thread is best for different machines? Can you use the same thread for different applications? I admit, I have done so, and didn't always …
Category: Quilting
Basket UFO Finished
Thanks to everyone that commented with suggestions on how to finish off this Basket Quilt UFO. I had a deadline, and I actually made the deadline. I almost forgot to show it at the meeting because I had so much more on my mind that day. Several key members couldn't be there, and I was …
A Chicken Project
I am a member of a longarm quilter group locally that has both professional and amateur members. To promote the Carolina Mountain Longarm Association, hopefully find new members, and let quilters know about our professional members, we are making gifts for participants at an upcoming show. We started with some 4-1/2 inch squares, felt beaks …
A Quilting Project for Elizabeth House
I have been working on some quilts for a local hospice, Elizabeth House. I was part of a work party last month to get the tops put together, but unfortunately, the finishing kits were cut wrong. The borders were too long for the short side, and not long enough for the long side. I measured …
Valentine Hearts Wall Hanging
I thought I'd bring this project forward from last year, since it uses the same hearts as the Hearts Around Table Topper. When I showed it last February, there were only about a dozen people reading my blog, so most of you haven't seen it, LOL!! It is a bit bigger since I put three …
Table Stand White Quilt
When I get in one of my Victorian moods, it is hard to stop embellishing! The white on white table stand quilt is a good example. I kept going and going, like the you-know bunny! Pearls were added to the lace heart. If you missed part one construction and quilting, click HERE. Details were added …
Table Stand Quilt – White on White
I got a table quilt stand last year, specifically to display my Miniature Mariner's Compass. Problem though, the quilt is too small, or is it the frame is too big? Either way it isn't going to work, so I needed to make something else. I have decided to do a series of quilts for it, …
Grow Your Blog Event 2015
Hi, I'm so glad you stopped by! Thank you for coming to see what my blog offers. In a word, much! But first, I want to thank Vicki at 2 Bags Full for hosting this blog hop party. And I want to thank my regular readers for all their support over the past year. I …
Basket Quilt UFO
This basket quilt was made about seven years ago, and I keep getting it out and putting it away. I need to applique some flowers in the baskets to finish it off. Indecision is the theme here! The thing is, my deadline is February 11. I foolishly put this project on my UFO Challenge list …
Quilting Hearts Around
Quilting the Hearts Around Table Topper took longer than I thought. Click on Hearts Around to see the construction phase. The main issue was I couldn't decide how to do it. After taking several free motion longarm classes last summer, I have yet to actually do an entire quilt with free motion. So, taking a …
