I hate adding borders to quilts. Sometimes I have to do it- the design was square and I needed a longer quilt. Happy that I had to add only two!! Then I quilted them and now I see the borders with other eyes. I think it's the first time I quilt feathers on borders. I loved it! I will do it again, hopefully soon! Geta … [Read more...]
Quilted texture
Sometimes I am asked why I love to sew with solid fabric. See the answer below! And the difference between a solid and print quilted fabric. I still have to bind this quilt, finish two bag and a quilt patterns then I will start other projects. have a great sewing week, Geta … [Read more...]
There is always place for “better”
Do you remember this Aurifil wholecloth quilt? It is one of my favorite quilt. I finished it in a hurry and I did not like how it turned out at all. It's not perfectly flat, it has wavy edges! The quilt is just gorgeous and there was no other choice than to try finishing it in a better way. I removed the binding of the 75'' quilt and I washed, squared and bound it again. And here is the new … [Read more...]
How to quilt spaced pebbles
Learn to quilt spaced pebbles It's easy- but time consuming as all the pebbles! And it takes a lot of thread! More than you think! Start stitching the pebble as usual. Then outline the first stitching with a new stitching, close to the previous one, but not on top of it. Repeat 3-4 times. Then start a new pebble, leaving enough space between them so they don't overlap. It's fun and … [Read more...]
Geometric Gradation Quilt
I still have 40 blocks to quilt. So today I have to buy a gift! Here is the quilt top. I made this design years ago and I am happy that I finally used it. There are 11 different blocks and 121 blocks arranged into a 11x11 grid. You wouldn't say but it is really easy to cut the pieces for the blocks and to piece them. The blocks measure 6'' and the green squares vary in size from 1/2'' … [Read more...]
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