An early morning view from the veranda this past week showed fog in the valley, and low clouds. We so desperately need rain that this was a welcome sight. The fire danger in this area is huge, as the downed trees and dead limbs from Helene are still prevalent all over the county, and may …
Tag: EQ8
EQ8 Unboxing and Giveaway!
If you have ever thought about getting the quilt design software from Electric Quilt, this post is for you. The EQ8 Starter Box is a new offer from Electric Quilt that gathers everything you need to design your own quilts and projects, with extra goodies in one box, all at a discounted price! The great …
Playing With Quilt Design
Designing quilts and projects is one thing I really enjoy. Every quilter is a designer to a certain degree, when you take a pattern and add your own spin in terms of fabric selection, add or subtract sashing or borders, and finish it the way you like. At a recent quilt show, I was amazed …
Finishing the Kaleidoscope Block
When I showed you the beginning of this block design and construction, I had printed out the foundation pattern using the EQ automatic grouping and numbering. I cut the pieces apart and started in sewing, then I noticed a problem. One of the sections would have a y-seam. I pulled up the design in EQ8 …
Fall Fortnight Begins!
The next two weeks will be a flurry of Fall Fortnight Fun! I have two new projects with free patterns for you, a new recipe to try, a pretty table to get us in the mood for fall, and a couple of surprises. The best news is that my affiliate sponsors have all agreed to …
Autumn Elegance Publishes!
I'm a cover girl!! Last fall, my pattern design was accepted by Quilts and More magazine for this year. The magazine officially publishes tomorrow, August 5th, and you can find it in grocery stores, bookstores with magazine racks, and some quilt shops. Beginnings Quilt Shop will have it locally as well. Art Gallery Fabrics generously …
Teacups Quilt Along – Block 15
Time for Block 15 for the Teacups Quilt Along, and this month we go back once again to a paper pieced block. I've simplified one from EQ8 to eliminate a lot of tiny pieces on the handle. You can do this with traditional piecing too, by cutting apart the pieces and adding seam allowances. So, …
Wool Stitch Along Finishing and EQ8!!
Today is the finishing post for the wool stitch along penny rug. Just a few tips to show you the way I like to finish mine. Fast and simple is is the goal. Here's the finished project to tempt you, LOL!! You can still see the steps and get the pattern on the previous Sunday …
From My Carolina Home 