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Cartwheel progress from Wendy's Quilts and More

I'm very nearly finished my Cartwheel quilt from Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Grandeur book, and I love it. I haven't put the binding on yet, but I wanted to get a photo after I finished the hand quilting.

The last stitches going in.

I started this quilt on a rainy day in August 2018. I remember it well, because I wasn't going to start anything new, but winter was getting me down, and the bright colours in this quilt looked so appealing.

Foundation paper piecing the spokes in the cartwheels took a few months, but by November ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 1 week, 1 day ago. under aurifil , aurifil artisan , aurifil thread , cartwheel , cartwheel quilt , hand quilted , hand quilting , kaffe fassett , quilt grandeur

We are Auri-FILLED! from Sew Karen-ly Created...

We are having snow again today and I was anxious the delivery man would not arrive with the new order of Aurifil threads. But he did! We have restocked some of the favourites, and have added a few more items to our ever-growing inventory.

New in are small spools of 50 weight cotton Mako, in an assortment of colours. These will take awhile to get added to the checkout, but you are welcome to email if you are looking for a colour. We may have the perfect shade! These are small spools in comparison to the larger Aurifil ones, but ...

added by Karen 1 week, 5 days ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , aurifil thread canada

Hand Piecing 103 video - 8 pointed stars from Wendy's Quilts and More

Many people have asked me how I got the centre tight on the 8 pointed stars in my first video. So, I've made a third video explaining how I did it. This video also includes more demonstrations of me stitching, and the tailors' knot.

I learnt this trick for the centres from Willyne Hammerstein when I attended her class at the Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) in Melbourne in 2018.

This is Willyne Hammerstein's Moncarapacho quilt that was on display at AQC. Willyne hand pieced it all and hand quilted it too. This is hand piecing at its finest ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 2 weeks ago. under 8 pointed stars , aqc2018 , aurifil , aurifil thread , hand pieced , hand piecing , hand piecing video , willyne hammerstein , youtube

Sew Organized for 2020 from Quilting with Claire

Happy new year everyone! Wishing you only the very best as always as we begin the new year with once more the resolution to be Sew Organized! Right? This year is extremely special for me! For some reason I’ve always known that 2020 would be an exceptional year… even if it’s just because of the … Continue reading "Sew Organized for 2020"

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added by Claire Haillot 1 month ago. under aurifil , my design process , organized (Comments)

Aurifil 2019 LAYOUT for the Designer of the Month project from Pat Sloan's Blog

As our Aurifil Design team is creating blocks during the year, I'm mulling over how to set them. Each year my job is to create a setting to show off the blocks. With our wonderful red and white blocks I decided to create the center unit Then I made 8 star blocks centering this super fun fabric from my collection.

The quilting will be done by the amazing Karen Miller of Redbird Quilt Co, we can't wait to see her magic! I hope you enjoy this setting, it creates a nice size lap quilt!

*** If you are missing ...

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Just One Quilt from Charm About You

Jenni Smith has created a video series for Just One Quilt. In the films quilters talk about their story; what quilting means to them, their unique process and the benefits it brings them. Each quilter is obviously different and it's a fun way to get inspired and learn more about them.

Despite what my career history might suggest and the fact that I would happily speak in front of hundreds of people, there is always part of me that gets nervous when it comes to speaking about myself. What these films show is how valuable each and every creator ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 1 month ago. under #justonequilt , aurifil , charm about you , creatives , jenni smith sews , just one quilt , maker , making , quilt , quilting , story , youtube

✱ FORTY giveaway! ✱ from Charm About You

I was absolutely spoilt at work yesterday, it's my birthday this weekend and apparently turning 40 is kind of a big deal! There were banners, thoughtful songs, beautiful flowers, cards and gifts. I'm so lucky to work with a group of such nice and kind people. I arrived home to more gorgeous flowers, from wonderful John Scott and a hamper of really delicious Italian food from my friends at Patchfinders. I will be celebrating my milestone birthday this weekend with family and friends. I have lots of fun stuff lined up - getting my hair done, going out-out with ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 1 month, 1 week ago. under 2021 , 2420 , 40 , 40 weight , 40wt , 4652 , 5008 , a thread giveaway , aurifil , aurifil thread , birthday , dance , giveaway , light blush , liquorice twist , natural white , quilting , sewing , sugar paper , thread

It’s Magical! New Quilt Pattern from Fabrics 'n Flowers

A big day, it’s new pattern time! I feel like 2019 was one of my favorite years, quilt-wise, and now

added by Sharon 1 month, 1 week ago. under art gallery fabrics , aurifil , hexagon star quilt pattern , hobbs batting , magic quilt pattern , quilted squid , quilting interest , six pointed star quilt (Comments)

FMQ on a Featherweight with 28wt Aurifil from Karen's Quilts, Crows, & Cardinals

I'm psyched about Free Motion Quilting

on a Featherweight 221!
Have you tried it?
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I used two of my favorite Aurifil
threads -- 28wt and 50wt !

I'm sharing details on a
guest post for Aurifil's
Thread Matters 2020 - The Aurifilosopher Series

Stay tuned for my post
to be published on Friday Jan 10th.

I detail my learning adventure, tips, tricks and tools.
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There's a Giveaway too!!
It's open through end of day
Monday January 13th, 2020

You'll want to click on the Rafflecopter
link at the end of the blog post and follow
the outlined ...

added by Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals 1 month, 1 week ago. under #aurifil , #aurifilthread , #showmethemoda , aurifil , curled feather , domesticmachinequilting , featherweight , featherweight shop , fmq , learn to fmq , redbird quilt co

Looking Back On 2019, And Ahead To 2020. from Sew Karen-ly Created...

From https://www.facebook.com/ReScapedotcom

Another over-busy, super-productive year is drawing to a close, and with it ends my 2 year tenure as an Island Batik Ambassador. I have enjoyed my experience with Island Batik *SO* much, and am very thankful for this amazing experience, but it was time for a change. Polly will miss receiving the bulging boxes of goodies, filled with products from sponsors Island Batik, Aurifil, Hobbs Batting, and Accuquilt. We remain ever grateful for the support of these very generous companies.

All of the projects shown below were stitched with product supplied by the above ...

added by Karen 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under accuquilt , aurifil , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik ambassador

carry around some quiet from Charm About You

This was part of my mum's Christmas present. I had this idea in my head, to combine some cross stitch and Kraft-tex to make a bookmark. This is really a very basic make but I'm pleased with how it turned out and hope it will wear well as she uses it. I know that Kraft-tex can actually feel better the more it's handled and it should still hold its shape, as it helpfully conceals the guts of the cross stitching.

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added by Lucy | Charm About You 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under a gift , aurifil , aurifil artisan , aurifloss , bookmark , counted cross stitch , cross stitch , fabric paper , floss , george fox , hand sewing , handmade , kraft tex , page marker , pinterest , quaker , quote , whip stitch

◌ Washi Double Dresden Wreath ◌ from Charm About You

green and white dresden plate christmas fabric wreath by Charm About You

It feels wonderful to have a new version of the Double Dresden Wreath, made using the free tutorial I created a couple of years ago. The original was demonstrated on Sewing Quarter, the samples that hung in the studio stayed there, and I am so happy to now have one for our house. I made this wreath for my December project as an Aurifil Artisan, our challenge was to create a holiday themed project. Perfect for brightening any door or bare looking wall space, the wreath pattern is a merry make!

My original plan was slightly different but this was ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 2 months ago. under a christmas make , aurifil , christmas decoration , creative grids , double dresden wreath , dresden plate , fabric , festive , handmade , holidays , home decor , mint , rashida coleman-hale , sew , tutorial

Oh! Christmas Tree from Wendy's Quilts and More

I haven't made any Christmas quilts this year, but I'd like to show you my Oh! Christmas Tree quilt that I made back in 2016. This quilt is a great example of how you can take your quilting lead from the design in the fabric. See all those snowflakes in the backgroud? I hand quilted over them with Aurifil 12wt and now they stand out beautifully.

This is a wool felt applique pattern designed by Wendy Williams of Flying Fish Kits.

I loved making this quilt because I got to play with all the brightly coloured felt.

My ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 2 months, 1 week ago. under aurifil , aurifil artisan , aurifil thread , flying fish kits , hand quilted , hand quilting , hand quilting designs , material obsession , oh christmas tree , wendy williams , wool felt applique

Tool Time: Amherst Point from Sew Karen-ly Created...

This month, the Island Batik Ambassadors were divided into two camps: one group would participate in a blog hop of quilts made from the new collections shipping to stores now, and the rest of us would make a quilt featuring our favourite tool.

Those who know me, can appreciate that this was no easy topic for this no-gadget gal. Folks are shocked when I announce that I have, and use, just one ruler for all my work. (It's a 6-1/2" x 24" Omnigrid ruler with markings for 30, 45, and 60 degree angles. If I need an angle ...

added by Karen 2 months, 4 weeks ago. under #islanbatikambassador #islandbati #thebestfrombali , aurifil , electric quilt , eq8 , hobbs , tool time

Neptune and the Mermaid (and the Peacock Party) from Wendy's Quilts and More

Last month I showed you the blocks that I started in my hand piecing class at Symposium. Well, here they all are, finished. I used some really fun fabrics called Neptune and the Mermaid, designed by Tokyo Milk for Free Spirit Fabrics. I've added in some Tula Pink fabrics because they work so well with the Tokyo Milk fabrics.

That's nine big 18" blocks finished. I can hardly believe that I hand pieced a quilt this quickly! I've really enjoyed making these blocks. I'm quickly becoming a real hand piecing convert and actually prefer it to ...

added by Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore 3 months ago. under auckland quilt symposium , aurifil , aurifil artisan , aurifil thread , free spirit fabrics , hand pieced , hand piecing , neptune and the mermaid , tokyo milk fabric , wendy whellum

Mini Masterpieces Book Hop Starts Today from Blossom Heart Quilts

There’s only several more days to wait until my book, Mini Masterpieces, is released, but today is the day that the book blog hop begins! It’s the 12 Days of Mini Masterpieces… because for the next twelve days, I have 24 amazing quilters sharing their makes from Mini Masterpieces.

Mini Masterpieces features 12 essential quilting techniques, with a sampler block and a mini quilt for each. For the blog hop, I asked my friends to make the sampler block. Many have also gone on to turn the block into a finished project, so that’s been fun to ...

added by Alyce 3 months, 1 week ago. under aurifil , blog hop , book tour , giveaway , mini masterpieces , mini quilts

Hip To Be Square -- Times Two {A Piece Of Blog Hop} from Little Bunny Quilts

Today is my day on the A Piece Of blog hop with Island Batik, showing off their new fabric lines, shipping to stores now!

The line of fabric I was assigned was "Little Sir, Little Miss"! This fabric line has a whopping 40 different prints!

Instead of trying to squeeze all 40 prints into a single quilt, I decided to split the prints up into two quilts! I used our fast-and-fun pattern Hip To Be Square for these quilts!

For the first quilt, I used the black and tan numbers print for the background with the neutral and warm colored ...

added by Alison V. 3 months, 2 weeks ago. under aurifil , blog hop , finished projects , free motion quilting , giveaway , hbd patterns , hip to be square , island batik ambassadors , throw quilts

a (somewhat) needed sunday stash from Charm About You

I bought fabric at Festival of Quilts and the Stitch Gathering - supporting those artists and shops I love - but there's not been much fabric shopping going on and that's mostly down to the fact that I want to be using what I have. There are plenty of times I do 'fake shopping', adding beautiful fabric to online baskets but I don't hit 'checkout' because I know that it will ultimately end up in the piles and piles of fabric I already have. The decision to buy fabric now has to be because I need it for a ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under art gallery fabrics , aurifil , cotton and steel , coverlet , fabric stash , manx log cabin blocks , paintbrush studio , patchfinders , quilting fabric , robert kaufman , rose garden patchwork , snap to grid , woven cotton

a piece of this & that from Charm About You

My newest A Piece of Me Pouch is a combination of this and that; a culmination of bits I have gathered, an unfinished project and a couple of new things I wanted to try. This is larger than the version in my pattern - it's very easy to make in any size you choose! - and I'll show you how I created a loop for carrying or hanging.

Always on the look out for interesting fabrics, I found this fabulous buttery soft Punched Faux Leather and as soon as I saw it, thought it would be great for stitching on ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under a piece of me pouch , applique , aurifil , aurifloss , cross stitch , thread , zip bag , zipper pouch

Sweet Dreams, Little One... from Sew Karen-ly Created...

While most folks involved in the quilting industry are currently enjoying Quilt Market in Houston this weekend, some of us remain home...sewing! However, one of my quilts is on display there, so I am feeling anything but left out. This is the third Quilt Market in a row that I have designed a quilt to show off a new fabric collection for Island Batik. It's a real honour to have a design accepted by this premier fabric company.

"Sweet Dreams" photographed in an antique cradle owned by Beth Munroe, Amherst, N.S.

The collection I chose to work ...

added by Karen 3 months, 4 weeks ago. under accuquilt , aurifil , aurifil thread , baby quilt , forget me not , hobbs batting , hobbs wool batting , island batik , sweet dreams

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