Creating a binder and swatching each group’s fabric unit chart is always very helpful. I try to encourage my students to do this every time they begin a new project. Most of them will take the time to do it. This is one of my binders. I try to make notes and highlight any important […]
I just received my initial shipment of Tim Holtz’ follow up to last year’s REGIONS BEYOND collection. More spooky, vintage, wicked fun in the new FRIGHTFUL collection for Free Spirit. This is such a cool kit. I love using Quiltster to manipulate mixer elements to create my boundaries to go crazy wild with pattern and […]
UPDATE: Currently SOLD OUT again. I will be creating “similar” kits with replacement fabrics. Will post soon. The Unchartered Waters Kit using Tim Holtz’ Regions Beyond collection is back in stock. This is almost identical to what I used for my award winning quilt. So much fun! Check for availability in the shop.
Tarnished Windmill Kits are back in stock. This kits uses the Spirited Collection by Northcott Fabrics. It is an amazing contemporary western themed collection that pairs perfectly with the Quiltworx Tarnished Windmill pattern. Limited supply (Northcott has already sold out of many of these prints). Check out the shop for details.
I’ve got some new classes added to the calendar. Two Quiltworx Beginner classes (Lotus Flower) and a Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt class are coming up. Check out the workshops page and the Calendar for more info! Aug 26/27 – Beginner Quiltworx paper piecing. The Lotus Flower (Quiltworx). Fabric Fanatics – Plano, TX Sept 16/17 Beginner […]
I finally got my Unchartered Waters quilt finished. This is the one I started up in Montana at Quiltworx back in May. Now it is finally done. I custom quilted it and bound it in time to enter into my local guild’s show. The show takes place while I am back up in Montana the […]
This is the 3rd part of a series on custom quilting Legit Kits quilts. Legit Kits specializes in multicolored kona cotton, subject driven paper-pieced quilts. Their subject matters includes lots of animals, insects, and plenty of inanimate objects as well. They have a unique approach to FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) which may appeal to quilters […]
Had a fantastic week in Montana at Quiltworx. Judy Niemeyer was absolutely fantastic to learn from. Had a blast with 10 ladies at the retreat/training center. Was able to complete 1/4 of my Unchartered Waters quilt, using Tim Holtz fabrics. Will update when I am completely finished. Stay tuned for more Quiltworx updates as I […]