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Category Archives: Quilting A reader contacted me the other day and I liked her question so much that I thought it would be good blog fodder: I just finished a solid color quilt using various widths of fabric cut into stripes and quilted it in straight lines. The spaces between the quilting has little puckers and I’ve noticed... 
March 26, 2012 - 1:22 pm
Sew Inspired is still there – the link has an extra “http//” in it. Remove it and you’ll get there. Great site – thank you, Robin. Love your quilts! 
March 22, 2012 - 3:44 pm
I call this problem “swag”. Daphne 
March 21, 2012 - 9:06 am
Agree, agree! It’s good to learn the basics and all the ” rules,” but it’s also nice to stray outside those lines deliberately from time to time. I feel like my box of crayons gets bigger the more I learn about fabric and how to manipulate it! 
March 21, 2012 - 8:38 am
Very interesting, Robin. So well said and clearly explained. Of course, there are situations when a fiber artist might want and embrace that puckering or texture as part of the work. It’s still important to understand your materials and techniques and make those choices intentionally. Don’t you think?  I decided not to quilt this on my “short-arm” or home sewing machine. It’s so big not only would it take me a great deal of time, but I’d also wrench my body while doing it. Who said quilting was for wimps? I do love those rows of echo-stitches I’ve been able to make with... by robin no comments  With the kids well into their second week of school I’m catching up on that “to do” list that got neglected these past few months. Summer is great, don’t get me wrong I love it, but there is only so much of the slow-life that one can live. It’s time to get busy! My current... by robin 4 comments 
September 1, 2011 - 6:02 am
So, it is BEAUTIFUL…colors pieceing and quilting…..let me get this straight: 2. “burying” threads means that you “sew” them with a needle to the in-btween layers, pull up the needle and clip a few inches away from the end of the stitch line…..then poke where you clipped til the end disappears…… I haven’t quilted in years, but used to and used to be up on all this technique…..i am enchanted by your quilts…esp the stars and kelp and fishies and houses……and encouraged to try some “modern” quilting….I don’t think I could stitch a straight line with the presser feet down! I don’t even want to try. thanks…a yes or no answere to the 2 questions is fine. thanks. 
August 31, 2011 - 11:03 am
gorgeous. the quilting and the orchid. 
August 30, 2011 - 8:28 pm
Lovely flowers! But lovelier quilt! 
August 30, 2011 - 8:19 pm
Great to see your progress. I love the quilting so far. I’ve been puzzling about how to do straight quilting between sashing lines, and your tracking along the seam makes me think I’ve over-thought. Well done! I have to say that burying threads is my least favorite part of making a quilt, but the results are well worth the effort. I’ll never go back to backstitching quilting. I can’t tell if you’re using an easy-threading needle for burying the threads. If not, you should! I don’t like the needles for general use but find them indispensable for this task.  With the rain at this time of year are glorious rain clouds. In the morning, the sunlight falls on them in such a way that tufts of clouds are illuminated in brilliant creams and off-whites, while other areas are grayed by their positions in the shadows. I’m thinking about the subtle differences in color today... by robin 1 comment 
December 14, 2010 - 8:44 am
beautiful  A reader asks “What book would I suggest for a person new to the world of quilting?” All I can think is YIKES!! To me, quilt making is basically sewing straight lines… something I’m good at and it explains why I don’t do many garments. I also went through my “book” phase years ago and... by robin 7 comments 
September 17, 2010 - 12:57 pm
I bought Fons and Porter’s Complete Guide to Quilting many many years ago and I think it covers just about everything. I’ve always liked it, especially since it starts you out with very simple information and techniques and builds with each project. It does look dated now though and I don’t think it would appeal to the under 30 “modern quilt guild” crowd. For that I too like “The Modern Quilt Workshop” though I don’t think it has the nice learning curve that Fons and Porter’s book has. I imagine teh best thing to do is to just browse teh quilt section of the book store and see what speaks to you — for some it will be reference material, for others it will be specific projects…. 
September 16, 2010 - 10:46 am
Here is a link to my favorite things, including two books: http://quiltingspirit.blogspot.com/2007/04/favorite-things.html I also like “Borders, Bindings and Edges” by Sally Collins.
September 16, 2010 - 7:32 am
Okay dear readers, let me first say I have no idea why some of these comments have little percentage signs where the spaces should be… Ethne’s is not the first one. Read between the signs and you will get her message. And OF COURSE, Patsy Thompson’s DVD’s are perfect for learning how to machine quilt! She sent me one and I think it’s fabulous! DVD’s are a great way to learn especially if words on a page don’t grab you. Patsy has been a follower for years and a faithful customer. I’m thrilled to hear that her business is growing and that she is moving into a large warehouse! She’s certainly one to watch! 
September 16, 2010 - 5:52 am
Patsy Thompson’s DVD’s http://www.patsythompsondesigns.com/ are the perfect choice to learn machine quilting…..it’s like having a private hands on workshop with an excellent and patient instructor. 
September 16, 2010 - 4:40 am
check out some blogs they have great examples, free tutorials and pattern advice etc – some even have vidoes you can watch on line.
September 16, 2010 - 4:36 am
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September 16, 2010 - 1:36 am
My first quilting book was “Start Quilting” with Alex Anderson. It was a great starting place. I also really LOVE “The Modern Quilt Workshop” by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. They have a new book coming out in the fall (Oct, I think). New quilter, just jump in and have fun! |
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