I have a customer quilt on the frame tonight, I'm working late. On the wall are 2 quilt tops I made over the summer. I haven't had time to longarm my own tops lately but I'll have more time after the Christmas rush is over.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Quilt Retreat Packing List
I am headed to a quilt retreat next month in the North Carolina mountains. I made a checklist for myself and thought I would share it with you!
It's a free download, click here!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Ode to Sewing Machines #46
Many of you follow my "Ode to the Sewing Machine" posts. We've all seen the ads on craigslist, ebay and elsewhere. The clueless sellers give those of us who sew a belly laugh, or two! Here's installment #46!
That's a new way to thread a machine! |
All you need is $150 and a tetanus shot for this pile of junk. |
Ewww! No wonder it's been listed for 9 months with no takers, even for $10. |
Monday, October 7, 2024
A new kind of rotary cutter!
Another benefit is for people who have arthritis in their hands or shoulders. With less pressure placed on the cutter there is a bit of relief from pain while using a cutter.
It's sold only at Missouri Star Quilt Company. I like it so well I bought 6 more to give the gals in my sewing circle!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Dye has bled on your quilt - what now?
The water in the washer must be hot, raise the temperature of your hot water heater temporarily so it's plenty hot. Let it run through a cycle, agitation is important here... and use a warm water rinse. A second warm water rinse wouldn't hurt.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024
Quilt of Valor Foundation
I longarmed a Quilt of Valor for the National Foundation last January and they sent a photo of the ceremony. It was awarded to Army Veteran Specialist Allan Gentry who served from 1974 to 1977. His duty stations were in Ft. Eustis VA and Schauenburg Germany as a truck driver. His quilt was awarded at the Delta Area Senior Center in Delta PA where he is a member. His wife was present along with many other Senior Center members to thank him for his service to our country.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Barn quilts
I've seen many barn quilts in my travels around Iowa and North Carolina. I decided to put one on my house. My husband did a great job of hanging it! Do you have a barn quilt on your property?