Author Archives: Linda

Apr10

New Quilt Easy Video

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New Quilt Easy Video

I love quilting the Rainbow Twister quilts with a continuous pinwheel design.  I chose a neutral thread that contrasts with all the classic Kona charm squares.  In this case, it’s Superior So Fine! #50 – 458 Lone Wolf.  The batting is Quilters Dream Puff, a favorite, to add some loft.  Enjoy the Quilt Easy video!

Sometimes, I plan to quilt two projects at once, like this Rainbow Twister.  These are for two little one year old boys!  Alex got his last week, I’m excited for E to get his next week!

quilting in progress

The second pass of vertical lines is added to complete the grid but I don’t remove and rotate the quilts, I use the needle down on my machine and advance the quilt!  Easy!

Thanks!

Linda

 

Apr9

Quilt Pictures!

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Quilt Pictures!

Wrapped and Ready can you see itI can’t stop making these fun Rainbow Twister color play quilts!  Alex got his last weekend and the other one is ready to mail to another little one year old!

My google+ page has several new albums of recent customer quilts, quilted by me!

Janann’s Prickly Pear Quilt

Sheri’s Column Quilt

Mary’s Purple Braid Quilt

Carole’s Woven Chevrons Quilt

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Thanks!

Linda

Mar8

First Tummy Time Quilt of 2015!

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First Tummy Time Quilt of 2015!

Mom to be!Yes, those string blocks are from my January retreat sewing!  How about that for getting a quilt done in time for the baby shower?!  Thirty six string blocks make a great Tummy Time quilt.  The pattern is a free download from MaryQuilts.com, called Rectangle Strings.  If you wanted to make a bigger quilt, add borders.  I leave off the borders so the quilt finishes at width of fabric.Baby Hartman pink string quiltThe quilting is a double meander scrunched together, which looks like ruffles.  This quilting design will be another Quilt Easy video when I find another quilt to do it on!stitched labelSince the baby’s name hasn’t been revealed, the stitched label is “Baby Girl”!  I’m usually only making quilts for my big family but this one is for a very special neighbor.  And just to be safe, I’ve got more baby quilts in the works!

I sure hope spring follows Spring Ahead today!  I’m ready for winter to be over!

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Feb22

Vintage Trip Around the World and new Quilt Easy Video

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Vintage Trip Around the World and new Quilt Easy Video

Nina's Vintage TripThis is Nina’s first quilt!  She created a wonderful Trip Around the World using vintage fabric and an uneven layout to have the “trip” centered on the bed.Planned patternThe quilting is a freehand “X” thru each square, simple.  The batting is Quilters Dream 100% Cotton Request which is normally used for hand quilting.  Actually, Nina wanted no batting, so this was a compromise and the result was great!  The quilt is very soft and cuddly!!

Another Quilt Easy video is available!  Swirl & Curl is one of my favorite go to designs that’s easy to execute and if you’re a beginner, very forgiving.  It’s easy to vary and add other shapes, too!  Have fun with it!

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Jan27

Strings and Snippets!

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Strings and Snippets!

bag of strings for tummy time quiltsWhat is a string?  In my world it’s a strip of fabric perfect for creating some of my favorite scrappy projects.string blocks from retreat 15-001Such as 36 string blocks for the next Tummy Time quilt!skinny strings for bowlsAnd then it’s 1/2″ – 3/4″ strips, perfect size for clothesline bowls!string bowl and dog bed scrapsAnd then we’re down to the little snippets that are saved, yes, saved for dog bed stuffing!trash bag full of scrapsAnd when I’m leaving a recent quilting retreat, my friend hands me a trash bag full of scraps for me to sort into strings and dog bed stuffing!  I have the best friends!

🙂 Linda

Addendum:  some of the trash bag scraps became postage stamp charms, people will throw away anything!

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