Did that winter seem to never end or what? I still half expect there to be one more snow thing that happens or something, and I find myself staring out the window from the corner of my eye waiting for it to fall. How messed up is that? Anyhoo, it’s been a busy few weeks! […]
Jane’s quilts
Jane contacted me in January about sending me her first two quilts for quilting. These were her very first quilt tops! I was honored she let me do the quilting for them. They are two very different looks, which was also fun since it allowed me to do some different styles of quilting for each. […]
Background fill tutorial, for longarm or domestic quilting
I recently was working on a super secret project, and found I needed a pretty background fill that enhanced the overall design. I wanted something that looked like a budding flower, or opening petals, something organic, easy and consistent since the other details were more like thread painting and I wanted a nice contrast. Based […]
Staple a backing to your longarm leaders, now on youtube!
When I was filming for Craftsy in October, we also made some shorter videos about different tips and techniques. One of them was how to staple a quilt backing to the leaders. I think it came out great! And I have a youtube channel! Craaaazy. Let me know what you think!
My new class is up on Craftsy, and a giveaway!
It’s my new class, Creative Longarm Quilting! When Craftsy first contacted me back in October, they were interested in finding someone who used their longarm in new and different ways to make a class on … new and different ways to use a longarm. I had to laugh because, for a while, I had taken it as […]
My free quilt patterns for Craftsy
Part of the gig for my free Craftsy class was providing two free patterns as part of the course materials (to get it, sign up for the class–it’s free–and they’re in the course materials available to download). The one I was so excited to make is behind me in the class ad (you can see […]
Longarm services sale!
To celebrate the New Year on the right foot, nothing says “i’m going to rock this year”like a quilt finish! I’d like to help you get there by offering a sale on my quilting services for finishing up the quilt top of your choice. Those Block-of-the-Month quilts or those group projects that seem to languish, […]
Going about it–thoughts on practicing. Again.
I’ve been away from my longarm for a few weeks, which happens as I have been traveling quite a bit, and since I am working on developing new patterns right now. As I get back into quilting, I always have a bit of a “wind up” period, where it literally feels like my brain switches […]
Tree of Life–All finished and in its new home!
My friend S. commissioned me to make a quilt, specifically with a tree of life motif that represented her wonderful life with her spuuse and their son. Working within a specific budget, I suggested a really raw-edge applique, one which would allow me to make something beautiful yet not break the bank. This quilt, I […]
When it comes, I wanna wail…
…”Maaaaaaaail!” The mail came today and every piece was for me. And it was all awesome. I joined the Quilt Alliance, I got some great reference books for quilting, and samples of wide backing fabrics: Not to mention, I also found a giant stack of Cottage Living magazines (long since out of print) last night that […]
