This shadow trapunto quilting tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. Here is the shadow trapunto sample I stitched for this tutorial. Many layers! The shadow trapunto quilt has 5 layers. From top to bottom: organza (a sheer fabric), trapunto design made from batting (the white part), and the 3 layers of the familiar quilt "sandwich". This kind of … [Read more...]
My First Ribbon
Do you remember this quilt ? I was so happy when it was accepted in the Judged Show of the International Quilt Association, "A World of Beauty", that takes place in Houston. And it won a ribbon - an Honorable Mention in the Innovative Applique category. A small award, but a HUGE encouragement! We all make quilts because they make us happy, but it’s great to know that all the time and hard … [Read more...]
Hello Houston!
No, I am not going to Houston. But my latest shadow trapunto quilt will be there, for a few days, in November. It has been accepted into the 2012 International Quilt Festival. I named it A World of Many Colors (I know, not too inspired! I am engineer!) I am so happy, since I made it, it stays rolled on top of a closet. I can't even think to hang it on a wall, because of … [Read more...]
Bloggers’ Quilt Festival
It's "Bloggers' Quilt Festival" time again. Lots of quilts to see and enjoy! Visit Amy's Creative Side and be inspired. Thank you, Amy, for offering us so much inspiration in just one place. And here is my entry - my latest shadow trapunto quilt. I combined in this quilt the things I love most: - color and circular design; these are raw edge Kona cotton hexagons glued on a … [Read more...]
The anatomy of a quilt
Do you remember this top ? And this top ? They became this! My largest shadow trapunto quilt - 55'' x 55''. When I started working on this quilt, there were two options: if everything goes well, I will make a beautiful quilt. If something goes wrong, instead of one quilt, I will make two- an applique quilt and a simple shadow trapunto. My concern was that the trapunto design … [Read more...]
Almost finished
It took me more than 4 days to rip out the stitches in the 4 corners. The new stitching looks better. And it is almost done! … [Read more...]
I am in a magazine!
Well, not me, but my quilt "Summer Rain". In the May/June issue of Machine Quilting Unlimited. We had a few days off but tomorrow I am back to work. I need three more days to finish a quilt. This one. Tha back is in the pictures above. Can't wait! … [Read more...]