Made by: LaVerne Matthews. I have so many quilts I want to make bouncing around in my head. Log Cabin Quilt Kit. What do you do differently? Sponsorship provided by the Lucille Gaebler Klein Fund.
Materials: Cotton, cotton/polyester batting, glass, metal & plastic beads, hand-dyed #5 perle cotton thread. Some of them even have a bit of an oriental feel. Guest Carmen Geddes invites you to her neighborhood!
Mary and her guest Nancy Mahoney present the different techniques they use to produce precise units that make up a Quilt of Valor; two-block design that creates a balance and beauty for a museum created for a military service person. Fons & Porter demonstrate cutting straight strips, then make gorgeous, scrappy Pineapple blocks without foundation piecing or special rulers. And the quilters whose works are represented in Texas Grand Masters: Timeless Quilts have certainly perfected their craft. Quilt Patterns and Sets –. This is a repeat showing for Millie this year. I'm intrigued by the challenge of stitching through cloth so heavily paint-encrusted I sometimes need pliers to yank the needle through. I was very disappointed with Moda after this snafu. Pattern: Fat ¼ Mystery, M'Liss Rae Hawley, Fat Quarter Quilts, Martingale & Company, 1999. 50 - Local pick up also available!
Mary Fons and Jodie Davis will present the technique created by Deb Tucker using the Diamond Rects template tool for creating perfect patchwork. My fabric choices were very different from those generally used at that time. Shirley's guidance and love for Hand Appliqué is what has carried me this far. Libby's Log Cabin Quilt. This handy sewing machine pad not only helps you organize your space in an attractive way, but the construction allows you to try out different machine feet, familiarize yourself with decorative stitches and thread, and learn about fusible batting and corded binding.
This quilt is hung in my living room and adds beautiful texture without being overwhelming. The design is simple and quick enough—Marianne put together not one, but two variations! We showcase patterns and projects from various vendors, bloggers and other sources. VINTAGE TREASURE QUILT. When I visit a ceramic exhibit, I want to build more clay-slab vessels. Grandmother's Flower Garden is a very traditional pattern that many of us dream about tackling someday. National sewing educator Faith Reynolds demonstrates how to prepare pieces for invisible machine appliqué stitching, how to do invisible stitching, and how to add free motion quilting with a stitch regulator. Used up the last of my Presencia thread in my favorite paper bag tan color. Thank you, Dana, for binding it for me. Libby's log cabin quilt pattern. The brilliant sari silk captured my heart in the market at Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. I thought it would really bother me when I discovered that some some of the squares were side-by-side with the same pattern but it doesn't at all. I work best when under the pressure of deadlines.
So I learned to make fabulous messes, one of my enduring super powers. Materials: Cotton sateen, cotton threads, polyester batting. Dash for Scraps features two sizes of Churn Dash blocks cut from one fat eighth, as well as a tiny paper-pieced alternate block. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to improve their piecing skills. Simple construction of these Cubbyhole blocks makes a great study of lights and darks. Guest Debi Kuennen-Baker has a knack for taking attractive patchwork to whole new dimension! I was able to incorporate both in this quilt design. Libby's log cabin quilt pattern central. Why do you call your blog "Art Soup"? This quilt features a two-block design that creates a rippling movement similar to the moonlight reflected on the surface of the water. Made by: Shirley Fowlkes Stevenson.
So my art career was launched. Purchased this pattern in the early 2000's (I think) and started this quilt when Kathi D. offered a class in January 2009. Design Source: Pineapple Block. Subee Sews Quilts: Working on the Libby's Log Cabin quilt. Pattern: Journeys, a Studio 180 Block of the Month. Sometimes the simplest designs can yield an exotic effect. My first quilt, 1991-1992. I needed a few extra ties to finish it, so I went into my son's and my husband's closets to get them. Taking great pleasure in teaching the basic and intermediate skills in all areas of quilting, Allison encourages students to go further and see what they can do on their own. Mom will draw a name on Friday, February 13th and I promise to announce the winner on Facebook.
Marianne & Liz make a challenging pattern accessible as they demonstrate rotary cutting small patchwork pieces and tricks for setting in seams on the sewing machine. I made this quilt with the intention of drastically reducing my "pickle green" fabric stash. Guest Faith Reynolds from Bernina shows how to use your machine's embroidery stitches to create unique fabric you can use in your quilts. There are only 150 chances available. I found the Smooth Jazz pattern from Studio 180 Design and decided to use this new to me block for the stars. I bought fabrics in Montana, online, and at local quilt stores. Website maintained by Quintessential Quilt Media. Log cabin pattern quilt. As an introvert, I covet the solitude of my studio, with music blasting (70's soft rock), or in complete silence. Shows: Chisholm Trail Show 2015, Judge's Choice and 2nd Place Large Pieced Award; Modern Quilt Guild Show 2016, Third Place Large Modern Award. I used all the colors in the Community collection by Moda. We present the tools and techniques you can use to make this classic with simplified construction. A great pattern for using scraps or your favorite fabric line paired with a focus print as the star. Sara Gallegos created Corinthian Stars using basic techniques, relying on variations in scale and the luxurious look of the fabric to create drama. Designed with Pro-Stitcher Designer.
This pattern is perfect for a confident beginner and it goes together quickly since you only have to piece 10 blocks. Along with each month's block, there was a chapter of a novella by Marie Bosworth. I did – but she never saw it finished!! The quilt was designed and constructed by Liz Porter and quilted by the Joe Goodfield. I also used some of the other Civil War fabrics from other collections if they matched the pallette I was using. But many of my students recall their early art experiences fraught with self-doubt.
I can usually handle about a half dozen professional writing assignments a week, and this week I have 9. Click Here for directions to make this fun project. My mom made a quilt to raise money for the medical bills not covered by Libby's insurance. What a week this has been. I started quilting in 1990, when I was 62 years old. Mary Fons is joined by Maria Pate as they present great tips and techniques for creating this work of art that you can enjoy each and every day. The quilt came back from being quilted, the binding put on & it was time for this quilt's turn in the spot light and a little photo shoot in my back yard. Pattern: Original, inspired by Stripe Quilts Made Modern, Lauren S. Palmer, Stash Books, 2016. Made for a repeat customer, she selected the fabric line she liked (Country Orchard by Blackbird Designs from Moda). Love these cones of thread. A "circular" design is created from the simple "building blocks" of 9-patch units and rectangles. I met Allison at a training in 2021 and she and I were partners for a day so I got to know her pretty well.
When I saw this pattern, I knew I had to have it!