Here is one of my latest quilts- a heart quilt. I made 6 new heart designs and this is the first quilt I have made. The technique? The easiest and fastest one - fusible raw edge applique. Choosing the fabrics and colors was the hardest thing! The beautiful fabrics are from the Fossil Fern collection by Benartex. I secured the applique design with a delicate (and almost … [Read more...]
Quilt as you go pattern
When I finished my latest quilt, I laid it on the floor, waiting for my sisters to come for a visit and see it. I was in the kitchen when I heard: "Wow, ahh! I'm speechless!". I was speechless too, but not because of its beauty. Because of the beauty of the "quilt-as-you-go" technique. I have been quilting for 16 years and I can't believe that this is the first time I tried this technique. … [Read more...]
Wholecloth quilts- pure fun!
Do you recall these small pieces? I shared with you that designing and sewing them was addictive! And I hardly could stop at only a few designs: I made designs with 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 20 petals. And then for each design, I had to make a few variations: 5 for most of them, fewer for the 4 and 6-petal designs. All my designs measure 14''; this will be my new wholecloth quilt pattern and … [Read more...]
New wholecloth quilt pattern-sneak peek
Here is a sneak peek at my new wholecloth quilt pattern. These days I am experimenting with different designs, batting layers, thread + fabric combinations. It's hard to stop! See for yourself why! Stitching these repetitive designs creates a rhythm that invites you to stitch more and more - it's a kind of addiction! That's why I couldn't stop (designing and sewing) at … [Read more...]
Free Motion Quilting shouldn’t scare you
Here is my new small wholecloth quilt - a new version of this quilt - I left the center rosette unquilted and there is a different - and such FUN - background quilting. The quilt is 20'' and the rosette - 16''. The fabric is Fossil Fern (Benartex) and I quilted with Aurifil. This quilt was entirely free motion quilted - but the center rosette can easily be quilted with the walking … [Read more...]
Fast and fun free motion quilting design
Piece #2 is done, with a new free motion quilting design (here is piece #1). The fabric is Fossil Fern. It's quilted with Aurifil thread. This block measures 14''. The free motion quilting design was a lot of FUN to sew! Two pieces done! More coming soon! Have a great sewing week, Geta Edited to add: Click below to see the SPECTACULAR finished quilt. … [Read more...]
Free Motion Quilting Fun
I had so much fun quilting this little piece. The 14'' design was first drawn on fabric then I free motion quilted. Other 5-6 designs, in the same series, are waiting to be quilted! Have a wonderful weekend, Geta EDITED TO ADD: See the finished quilt! … [Read more...]
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