fusible applique

Digital cutter are FUN!!! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

Thanks for your thoughts on mental health! I'm OK, and while I still haven't found those items, and I'm still "frustrated" by a piece of technology that isn't cooperating with me, I'm over that destructive feeling. Thankfully, it doesn't last long, but I wish I could control it. Thankfully, my mind tells me to throw things, but don't break things - like dumping an embroidery machine on the floor!

Oh my gosh—this is just too cute to pass up. When I walk Lexi in the morning, the other two hop up in bed ...

added by Elaine 1 month, 1 week ago. under bear , digital cutters , fusible applique , lexi , murphy

Benartex Ambassador Project #3 from Nestlings By Robin

Christmas in July is celebrated by

lots of quilters to get a jump on

their Christmas gift lists, so

I am going to offer 2

Christmas in July patterns

for my Benartex projects!

For project #3 I chose

to work with the new

line, Rhapsody in White,

arriving in shops now.

This line has a lovely

silky feel to it and there

are lots of cute

prints to choose from.

White makes me think of

snowflakes though and how

fun are those little

paper cut ones from

our childhood.

In all honesty, I was never

much good at getting them ...

added by Robin 9 months, 1 week ago. under benartex llc , black , fusible applique , green , holiday settings , nestlings by robin , placemats , red , snowflakes , table runner , white on white

Benartex Christmas in July 2023 from Nestlings By Robin

Jackie Robinson has

done it again!

A Botanical Season is

a lovely array of

holiday touchstones from

holly to Christmas ornaments.

I used techniques from

my Fabric Collaborations class

to adorn this sweet and

simple table runner

with lovely amaryllis

flower bouquets.

I am in love with

these sweet flowers and the

cute star negative space

at their centers!

The pattern can be found

in my ETSY shop

HERE.

Fun quilting

suggestions included.

Come join the designers

and ambassadors on

July 25th for a peek

at all the upcoming

fabrics.

You can register HERE.

Come see how I used this ...

added by Robin 9 months, 1 week ago. under a botanical garden , amaryllis , benartex llc , christmas fabrics , christmas in july , flowers , fusible applique , green , jackie robinson , nestlings by robin , placemats , red , table runner , virtual fabric show

CHURNED DAISIES:) from Nestlings By Robin

On shelves now is the

January 2023 issue

of American Quilter.

The digital issue is now

available for purchase

HERE.

I am SO excited to finally

have this design out in the world:)

and in one of my favorite

color combinations!

These fabrics have been

waiting for me to get my

butt in gear as they sat

patiently for years in this fun

monogram bag given to me by

my friend, Susan!

The daisy inspiration came

from these ca 1970 home items,

(match tin & recipe card box)

which were found while treasure

hunting with same sweet friend!

All the fabrics ...

added by Robin 1 year, 4 months ago. under applique quilts , aq magazine , aqs , chain piecing , churned daisies , fusible applique , nestlings by robin , new quilt design , quilt designer , quilt magazines

Dos and Don’ts When Choosing Fabrics for Your Flower Art Quilt from Melinda's Cutting Garden

I’m writing this blog because I know many new-be quilters out there may need some guidance when choosing fabrics for a specific project. Specifically, one of my flower patterns or a landscaped, something that you want to give a realist/painterly look. It matters what kind of fabric you use. I’m going to speak specifically about my technique and using my flower patterns, but the concept works across the board. You can’t use any run-of-the-mill quilters stash for making these art quilts. So, what is my technique? I’m painting a painting using use fabrics. So, when ...

added by Cutting Garden Quilts 1 year, 8 months ago. under batiks , color chart , flower quilt patterns , fusible applique , fusible flowers

Llamas! from Quilt Doodle Doodles...

We've had some really cold days here in Minnesota, but I guess it's typical weather for us. I've been moping since my oven has died and I have been unable to bake. I love warming the house up with the smells of fresh baked goods! I've been craving Tri-level Brownies. My absolute favorite brownie recipe! I've been making these since 1983 when I first was given a Better Homes and Gardens Cookie book by my grandparents. There are so many wonderful recipes in this book, and I have been missing baking lately. I've been ...

added by Quilt Doodle Designs 2 years, 3 months ago. under fusible applique , mug rug , valentines day

Llamas! from Quilt Doodle Doodles

We've had some really cold days here in Minnesota, but I guess it's typical weather for us. I've been moping since my oven has died and I have been unable to bake. I love warming the house up with the smells of fresh baked goods! I've been craving Tri-level Brownies. My absolute favorite brownie recipe! I've been making these since 1983 when I first was given a Better Homes and Gardens Cookie book by my grandparents. There are so many wonderful recipes in this book, and I have been missing baking lately. I've been ...

added by Quilt Doodle Designs 2 years, 3 months ago. under fusible applique , mug rug , valentines day

Snowmen Love! from Quilt Doodle Doodles

I Love snowmen!

It's that time of year that love is in the air.... so, I put out this sweet design out in my kitchen. I think it's perfect for this time of year! Now that all of my Christmas decorations are tucked away it's time to decorate for Valentine's Day. Let me show you how I made it....

Here I have all my pieces layered onto my towel and ironed down.

Typically, I use brown thread to applique around everything, but I wanted a softer look for my Valentine design. I matched up my fabric ...

added by Quilt Doodle Designs 2 years, 3 months ago. under applique , fusible applique , snowman , tea towel , valentines day

Snowmen Love! from Quilt Doodle Doodles...

I Love snowmen!

It's that time of year that love is in the air.... so, I put out this sweet design out in my kitchen. I think it's perfect for this time of year! Now that all of my Christmas decorations are tucked away it's time to decorate for Valentine's Day. Let me show you how I made it....

Here I have all my pieces layered onto my towel and ironed down.

Typically, I use brown thread to applique around everything, but I wanted a softer look for my Valentine design. I matched up my fabric ...

added by Quilt Doodle Designs 2 years, 3 months ago. under applique , fusible applique , snowman , tea towel , valentines day

Winter Games QAL: SAVE THE DATE from Nestlings By Robin

Who is ready for some
BLIZZARD QUILTING?!!

Anyone else have wonderful memories

of watching the Olympics every year?
I think the most exciting one for me was

1980 because we lived near
Albany, NY then and the excitement was

amazing living so close to
where it was all happening:)
SO, this year I will be hosting a QAL

during the 2 weeks of the Winter Olympics.

We will be sewing on my quilt,

Winter Games.

This quilt was designed

years and years ago

but never made it to pattern stage

until now:)

As with previous QALs,

all the information will ...

added by Robin 2 years, 3 months ago. under fusible applique , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , winter , winter games , winter games 2022 , winter games qal , winter olympics 2022

SHOE TREE from Nestlings By Robin

The November issue of AQ Magazine is out for
delivery and on shelves very soon:)

So Much Inspiration and, if I

may, yay me for being included

amongst the amazing talent!

I had been playing with shrinking

my shoes from my, "Get Pumped"

BOM in 2015.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1098832111/get-pumped-october-pdf?ref=shop_home_feat_3

You can find this 'tricked out'

design in my Etsy Shop.

HERE is the blog post about it:)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1084901180/get-pumped-november-pdf?ref=shop_home_feat_2

If only I could wear these to

Thanksgiving dinner this year!!

This design is in my Etsy Shop too.

HERE is the blog post about it:)

As I was saying....

I had shrunk the shoes down ...

added by Robin 2 years, 6 months ago. under aq magazine , fusible applique , get pumped , halloween , new quilt design , november , october , quilt designer , shoe tree , shoes , thanksgiving

FLOURISH QAL: Supplies from Nestlings By Robin

We are only 3 days away

from this fun and inspiring quilt along!

So Exciting!!

Last time we talked FABRICS!

If you are new to the conversation,

go read the introduction HERE.

We will wait...

Ok, now that you are back,

let's talk supplies.

Some of my favorite supplies!

My swirly twirly designs

are back for this project

as well but I wrote the

whole pattern for

fusible applique' and

that is what we will

focus on throughout

the QAL.

*Still love the Magic sizing

for PRESSING my seams.

*You see my favorite

Bohin pencil is back.

That will ...

added by Robin 2 years, 10 months ago. under bohin pencils , fabrics , flourish , flourish qal , fusible applique , karen kay buckley , pellon , stabilizer , supply list , wonder under

FLOURISH: New QAL from Nestlings By Robin

Well-Loved Ladies was a Huge success
and we still have many that are
working on it because it really
isn't a quick project:)

As promised many moons ago,

a smaller more attainable project

would be next so that those

intimidated or not up to the

task of WLL would be able to

join the quilt along fun and

sharpen their skills for when

they are ready to tackle WLL.

Twice a month starting July 1st,

I will present a tutorial via a

post here & FB that prepares us

for the next step in the quilt along.

You will need ...

added by Robin 2 years, 10 months ago. under embroidery , fabric , flourish , flourish qal , flying geese , fusible applique , half-square triangles , hand applique , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , piecing , quilt along , quilt patterns , well-loved ladies

Snowflake from Quilt Doodle Doodles...

It's been hotter than Hades here lately, we're not used to this kind of heat in June. This is more like mid July- August weather. I have been spending a lot of time inside, only to venture out to water the plants and flowerpots. I'm babying my little veggie starts and so far I've only lost one whimpy tomato plant. While trying to keep cool in the house I worked on a chilly little snowman mug rug. It's quick, it's cute.... perfect if you want to get a jump on some Christmas stocking stuffers ...

added by Quilt Doodle Designs 2 years, 10 months ago. under fusible applique , mini quilt , mug rug , snowman

Snowflake from Quilt Doodle Doodles

It's been hotter than Hades here lately, we're not used to this kind of heat in June. This is more like mid July- August weather. I have been spending a lot of time inside, only to venture out to water the plants and flowerpots. I'm babying my little veggie starts and so far I've only lost one whimpy tomato plant. While trying to keep cool in the house I worked on a chilly little snowman mug rug. It's quick, it's cute.... perfect if you want to get a jump on some Christmas stocking stuffers ...

added by Quilt Doodle Designs 2 years, 10 months ago. under fusible applique , mini quilt , mug rug , snowman

Poppy Pod Lane from Nestlings By Robin

I have a love of poppy flowers and

have designed some larger quilts

that the magazines maybe find
overwhelming...?

So I designed a smaller piece and

Primitive Quilts & Projects

picked it up:) YAY!

Their magazine is so full of beauty.

I started previewing my fabrics

to see how they would look

as quarter-square triangles.

Once the top was finished,

it was time to work on the

embroidery for the

applique' section.

Once all my applique'

was fused in place,

on to basting....

Yes, I pin baste

small projects for

machine quilting.

My quilting was straight

stitching along the diagonal line ...

added by Robin 2 years, 11 months ago. under basting , embroidery , free-motion quilting , fusible applique , nestlings by robin , patriotic quilts , poppies , poppy pod lane , primitive quilts and projects , quarter square triangles , quilt magazines

Bramble Blooms from Nestlings By Robin

The May issue of AQ Magazine is out and you will
find my Bramble Blooms within its fine pages.

Let's talk fabrics:)

My fabric supplier was very

generous with this HARLOW

collection from Northcott.

There is some truth to having too many decisions:)

Sometimes you need to try a new

technique, quilt style, or in this

case, a new block.

I have an affinity for pinwheel

blocks and tried something new

this time by splitting one square of

a half-square triangle set up

before stitching together.

It gives some fun extra movement.

Then you chain piece

every step of ...

added by Robin 2 years, 11 months ago. under aq magazine , bramble blooms , chain piecing , fabrics , free-motion quilting , fusible applique , half-square triangles , hydrangeas , nestlings by robin , northcott , quilt designer , warm and cool colors

SPLENDIFEROUS from Nestlings By Robin

Meet SPLENDIFEROUS!

Thank you again to

Simply Vintage and

the Quiltmania team

for showcasing my work

so beautifully!!

If you click on the Simply

Vintage link above you

can purchase your own copy.

Here were the original layouts

for this design and it would be

so fun to make a center pieced

medallion and add the applique'.

Then I started playing with

a long wall hanging and

layering the applique' sets

from the 4 way layout.

It is just so cheerful and a

bit smaller.

Then I was onto fabric selection.

One of the color ways was done

in peaches ...

added by Robin 3 years ago. under fig tree by moda , fusible applique , hand applique , hand embroidery , henry glass , pieced stars , quilt wall hanging , quilted table runner , quiltmania , simply vintage , splendiferous , summer colors

NEW Nasturtium Pattern and Class from Melinda's Cutting Garden

It's mind-blowing to me how many businesses have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and those of us in the quilting, sewing, and fabric industries have not escaped the pain. Fortunately, the quilting business is made up of creative minds and that ingenuity, along with some tricky tap dancing, has kept most folks upright and moving forward. I don’t know about you, but when I'm given a challenge, and I've faced several big ones in my life, I need to overcome and conquer. That does not mean I don’t have a good ...

added by Cutting Garden Quilts 3 years, 2 months ago. under flower quilt patterns , fusible applique , melinda bula , nasturtium pattern , new quilt class

Dogwood Stars from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome Dogwood Stars

featuring Connecting Threads'

new fabric line.......

https://www.connectingthreads.com/dogwood-stars-wall-hanging-kit/p/99367

During testing I made my

own version using these

fabrics because the

color way spoke to me

but wasn't available yet.

I am a sucker for pretty

much any fabric with

script on it!!

This design has simple

piecing along with

fusible applique'.

The diamonds in the border

sections are all applique'

vs. piecing so cut and stick:)

These little tweezers make

placement of small pieces

so much easier.

I also use a teflon applique' pressing

sheet so that these bits

are all applied making

completed flowers BEFORE

fusing to ...

added by Robin 3 years, 2 months ago. under applique , applique quilts , connecting threads , dogwood stars , dogwoods , fusible applique , moonlit promenade , nestlings by robin , piecing , quilting , stars , wall hangings

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