Hosts present a machine style of quilting that is known as "edge to edge, " referring to an overall pattern that starts along one outer age of the quilt; Patrick and Angela show some aids that can help create an Edge to Edge quilt quickly. Spotlight: Libby Williamson, Fiber Artist. She was in many ways my biggest fan. The quilt is Log Cabin blocks arranged in the Starlight pattern. On this episode, Angela Huffman shares two ways to make the main quilt block, both with different effects.
Each 8" block is composed of four 3" × 3" Half-Square Triangle blocks and 28 1" × 1" Half Square Triangle blocks. Start with a border print, and then choose from free-motion thread embellishment, computerized embroidery, or fabric paints to create your own look. Libby's log cabin quilt pattern instructions full size. With the right color values and some forgiving flippy corners, this quilt block just blooms. Why do you call your blog "Art Soup"? When I contemplated the binding, I decided that a narrow, darker border would be appropriate, so I cut the backing and batting carefully and folded the backing over to provide border and binding in one piece.
The fabric in the hand applique work all came from my stash. Marianne and Liz show how to make split diamond units and how to join diamonds to make a spectacular star block. It took about two years to do the embroidery and have it quilted. The Clammy 12" template has a vertical center line which led to the split clamshells. Every quilter has a notebook where they capture their creative ideas, so why not create a lovely patchwork cover? Shirley's guidance and love for Hand Appliqué is what has carried me this far. Diane Gaudynski "A New Tradition in Quilting": Libby's Log Cabin. Learn how to make romantic fabric valentines, complete with printed, heartfelt sentiments, embellished details, and a fabric envelope. I found the fabric for the bees on a weekend retreat at Threadbear in Las Vegas, NM. Matthew's version is a quilted Dream Catcher intended to be hung on the wall above the bed. If so, what does it look like? Whether you're finishing your quilt on a domestic machine or a longarm, you can optimize your skills with classic, versatile quilting motifs. Materials: Cotton fabrics, 80/20 cotton/polyester batting, cotton threads. The birds remind me of my nature – loving mom, and the color palette lends to a relaxing chic quilt!
Only something simple would enhance it—endless stitches in perle cotton, and a few inclusions of other silks from my stash. Guest Jenny Kae Parks shows you how you can adapt this Fons & Porter heritage quilt to suit your own quilt style. You'll learn an easy technique for making two Hourglass units at a time, how to pre-sash blocks for a speedy quilt top assembly, and how fabric choice impacts the style of your finished quilt. Plush fabric stuffed with scraps. Mary Fons and her guest Amy Ellis will present a great project that uses diamonds cut from this "new" fabric. Shows: 2017 North Texas Quilt Show; 2019 Dallas Quilt Show, 3rd Place. We showcase patterns and projects from various vendors, bloggers and other sources. Log cabin pattern quilt. No eggs or dairy and they were so moist and wonderful.
I love the colors in the quilt I made. But time helps and this was the perfect opportunity to use them. Shows: 2016 Dallas Quilt Show, 3rd Place Award; Quilter's Guild of Parker County 2018, 3rd Place Award. I bought that collection, well really all my collections from The Fat Quarter Shop. In this quilt, Kokopelli is playing his flute, sharing his beautiful music, and telling stories. Simple construction of these Cubbyhole blocks makes a great study of lights and darks. It's a great way to use our love of quilting and show our love for Libby. I wanted to make my version of a tie quilt. Materials: Sari silk from Varanasi, India, scrap silks and cottons, various threads, synthetic batting, cotton backing. Libby's Log Cabin Quilt. Fons & Porter show how fabric placement affects the look of Washington Pavement blocks, as well as how to create the triangle sides using squares and rectangles only. Pattern: Traditional. The finished quilt is 60″ x 75″. Do you work actively on more than one project at a time?
But many of my students recall their early art experiences fraught with self-doubt. What plays in the background while you work? Fons & Porter show how to do an array of decorative embroidery stitches perfect for wool appliqué. So come play with me and we will make wonderful magic! A crop circle, crop formation, or corn circle is a pattern created by flattening a crop, usually a cereal. It's been a while but I just released a new quilt pattern that is perfect for spring... or for those of us who are longing for spring! Quilted by: Lynne Horpedahl, Late Night Quilts. In honor of those who serve and defend, a quilt is a great way to acknowledge how much we appreciate their sacrifice. She loves it so much that she had a hard time letting me take pictures of it before I handed it to her. The overall dimensions are 96" x 96" and it fits a queen sized bed. Quilted by: Janie George. Allison Spence has a long association with crafting in the form of knitting, sewing and quilting. They will teach you a simple y-seam technique that will assist you in making great star blocks for your next project. If you want to quickly transform your machine quilting skills, consider using specialty rulers and templates to bring your quilting to the next level.
I wonder if my cats will snuggle the birds, or if they will attack them! Pieced by: Carol Rising. Liz and Marianne share great techniques and hints for making Double Wedding Ring, one of the most popular traditional quilt. Yes, I sewed the binding on by hand. My current work explores the exhaustive use of recycled tea bags as fragile substrates for collage and stitching. This modern version of an antique "crazy quilt" is sure to inspire. Each secondary design has two or more SAW blocks. ) Learn steps for boxing corners, creating a lining and stitching sturdy handles to create a tote. Guest Joyce Drexler shows how to transfer quilting designs without markers or stencils and tells how to choose the perfect quilting thread. Guest Joyce Drexler gives solid advice for selecting colors and types of special threads for machine quilting as well as how to adjust the sewing machine for perfect results. SNUGGLE BUNNIES QUILT.
It was so easy and fun that I kept making big circles. Liz also shares quilts created by friends with unique setting inspirations.