Do you hate binding quilts? I know not all the quilters love binding quilts (do you need help to change this? this tip should help!). Then let's sew some "no binding" quilted pieces! Quilted placemates and coasters are quick projects to sew. I bet you will love making them even more if there is a "no-binding" option. Fabric used is Robert Kaufman "Holiday Flourish" by Peggy … [Read more...]
Aurifil mini quilt challenge
I am part of a mini quilt challenge organized by Aurifil and Sew, Mama, Sew!. The challenge ? To sew a mini quilt using threads from Camille Roskelley collection. Most of the time I quilt with neutral thread so I was excited to quilt in colors! Here is the beautiful thread I used. Plus white. And here are the 2 quilts I made - I couldn't stop at one! Quilt size : 20'' x … [Read more...]
Mini Quilts
I am part of a mini-quilt challenge organized by Aurifil and Sew Mama Sew. The challenge ? To sew a mini quilt using threads from Camille's thread collection. Most of the time I quilt with neutral thread so I was excited to quilt in color! I made 2 quilts!And I am anxious to share them with you - December 4th is the day! For now I can tell that I have a big fabric stash: … [Read more...]
Miniature Quilt
It is great to test new designs on miniature quilts. As I don't make miniatures often, I almost forgot how quickly a quilt can be made. And, if there are lessons to be learned, then it is great to learn them without too much work/wasting/regrets. I am not fond of fusible web, I don' t like stiff patches. But fusible web has some advantages. I printed the templates on it and my … [Read more...]
WIP- miniature quilt
I love to work on this mini quilt. In just a few hours, I made templates and cut out all the applique pieces. This time I made the templates out of fusible web. Half of the templates I printed directly on the paper side of fusible web. Then the printer couldn't recognize the paper and did not want to print again. So I had to transfer the other half of design by hand. Nothing fun! All the … [Read more...]
Gift from a friend
I received a gift from a friend. A quilting friend from USA.Am primit un cadou de la o prietena de quilting din SUA. But can you guess what is the size of this quilt ?Puteti ghici care e dimensiunea quiltului ?Here it is ! 4 .75 x 4.75 inch (11.5 x 11.5 cm)The little basket is smaller then 1.5 inch (3 cm)Iata-l ! Cosuletul e mai mic de 3 cm Thank you, Lynn ! I fell in love with it! I can’t hang it … [Read more...]
A doll quilt / Un quilt pentru papusa
My friends are coming home from America, for 2 weeks.My "Welcome" wish:Prietenii mei vin din America acasa, pentru 2 saptamani.Urarea mea de "Bun venit" : What kind of surprize should I prepare for their 4 year girl who I haven't seen for 1.5 year ? She already has 2 quilts.Ce surpiza sa pregatesc pentru fetita lor de 4 ani, pe care n-am vazut-o de un an jumatate ?Are deja 2 quilturi, asa ca a … [Read more...]
The long way to a miniature quilt / Lungul drum al unui quilt in miniatura
I love to make quilts, but I hate 2 tasks that are needed in order to finish a quilt: the transfer of quilting pattern on the top of the quilt and hand-stitching the binding on the back of the quilt. But for trapunto I am very happy that I can stitch the pattern through paper. But what a mess when it is the time to remove the paper! Little pieces of paper are everywhere in the house ! … [Read more...]
Miniature Quilts / Quilturi in Miniatura
My newest passion: miniature quilts! Miniatures drew my attention when I saw Eleanor Burns in a show with a Jewel Box pattern on 3 quilts: a king size quilt, a wall hanging and a miniature. Then I told myself: "Sometimes, I will make a miniature, too! "Noua mea pasiune: quilturile in miniatura !Miniaturile mi-au atras atentia cand am vazut-o pe Eleanor Burns intr-o emisiune cu un model Jewel Box … [Read more...]