The Big Kiss quilt is totally finished up now! This one was started back in 2020 mostly because I could not resist the siren call of the simple, graphic design.
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| The Big Kiss quilt is finished! |
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| A little applique can go a very long ways! |
Hello makers and fabric lovers!
With a new season upon us, what better way to honor the bright colors of spring with new shades of a couple of our most popular blenders: Floral and Decostitch Elements! These six new colors of each are perfect to add to your stash of AGF blenders since they make up a few missing shades between some, and they work well with others.
If you’re unsure what blenders are and how to use them, check out this previous blog post that gives you great ideas on how to use these non-directional fabrics.
Introducing our ...
read moreIf you have ever been lucky enough to visit Handi Quilter, you know we have a gallery on the 2nd floor. There’s always a quilt show there! A new collection was recently hung, the 2021 Educator Challenge quilts.
A little history: most years the Handi Quilter national educators are issued a challenge of some sort. In 2021 we were given some fabrics and asked to make 12 identical 8″ blocks. We could choose any block to make. When we met, we saved one block and turned in the remaining eleven to be distributed among those who participated ...
read moreIf you have ever been lucky enough to visit Handi Quilter, you know we have a gallery on the 2nd floor. There’s always a quilt show there! A new collection was recently hung, the 2021 Educator Challenge quilts.
A little history: most years the Handi Quilter national educators are issued a challenge of some sort. In 2021 we were given some fabrics and asked to make 12 identical 8″ blocks. We could choose any block to make. When we met, we saved one block and turned in the remaining eleven to be distributed among those who participated ...
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| This one is mine - its from the Pittsburgh Children's Museum |
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| This is from Bayside of Erie |
As promised, we’ll learn some more easy echo designs. How did you do with the peacock feathers? I’d love to see some pics in the comments!
We can modify the teardrop shape of the peacock feather to create a similar but very different looking design.
Start with a leaf shape. You should be proficient at stitching leaves by now. If not, go back to this post for a review and more practice.
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Then just like the teardrop, echo it.
And echo again.
Start a new leaf and do it again to travel around your quilt.
Remember ...
read moreAs promised, we’ll learn some more easy echo designs. How did you do with the peacock feathers? I’d love to see some pics in the comments!
We can modify the teardrop shape of the peacock feather to create a similar but very different looking design.
Start with a leaf shape. You should be proficient at stitching leaves by now. If not, go back to this post for a review and more practice.
OR
Then just like the teardrop, echo it.
And echo again.
Start a new leaf and do it again to travel around your quilt.
Remember ...
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Hello makers!
For those of you that have been following along with our Patchwork Stories, we have arrived at another week of inspirational handmade projects, and this week is centered around decor and different ways you can incorporate patchwork into your home. We’ve seen some different ways to spice up our wardrobe and accessories, as well as some comfy elements to snuggle with like pillows and of course quilts, but what about the one place that is all about togetherness and bringing families together: the dining table.
Featuring coasters, placemats, and a table runner, this dining setup is the ...
Hello makers!
If you follow our YouTube channel, then you may have recently watched a video on how to make a 9-patch block using the strip piecing technique. If you haven’t seen the video, make sure you go watch it here:
Easy 9-Patch Block Using Strip Piecing - YouTube
This video is part one of the project that I will be sharing with you all below: a big fluffy patchwork pillow, which is part of our Patchwork Stories. To read up on our Patchwork Stories and the role it can play in our everyday lives, check out our past blog ...
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The holidays are coming to an end once again, so it’s time for cleaning, eating leftovers, and deciding on New Year's resolutions. One of my resolutions for this next year is to try and be more eco-friendly and reduce my carbon footprint as much as I can. I was recently shown these super cute pin cushions that use those scraps that almost always get thrown away due to no usage… selvages. Here at AGF, we have so many colorful Pure Solids with selvages that include the name of the color, so what a great idea it ...
Have you ever found yourself in need of a small, portable ironing table; one that you can keep right beside your sewing machine to quickly press open small seams as you go? I have. It seems that I am always up and down, from my chair to the ironing board and back; although it's good exercise, it's less than efficient. I was inspired by Lori Holt's tutorial on DIY ironing boards while watching her
read moreHave you ever found yourself in need of a small, portable ironing table; one that you can keep right beside your sewing machine to quickly press open small seams as you go? I have. It seems that I am always up and down, from my chair to the ironing board and back; although it's good exercise, it's less than efficient. I was inspired by Lori Holt's tutorial on DIY ironing boards while watching her
read moreTaking a look back...
January 2021
February 2021
Mary Blackfeather had the first baby of the year !
March 2021
April 2021
have returned to Western Oregon
May 2021
moving cattle to Spring pastures
Designed the borders on the Orange ...
read moreA blog-reading friend sent me the link to another blogger who recently had a most interesting post regarding Twixmas. The term was new to me, but once I read the post I understood fully why my friend had forwarded it to me. After that last post regarding the self-imposed "grace period" granted between Christmas and New Year's, I learned that, according to this afore-mentioned blogger, what I was
read moreA blog-reading friend sent me the link to another blogger who recently had a most interesting post regarding Twixmas. The term was new to me, but once I read the post I understood fully why my friend had forwarded it to me. After that last post regarding the self-imposed "grace period" granted between Christmas and New Year's, I learned that, according to this afore-mentioned blogger, what I was
read moreHi there! I am really excited to share with your the newest set of easypatchwork Paper Doll Fairy, Leticia and Jolean. This collection of fairies is made with 16" foundation paper pieced figures, a great size to get into paper piecing and create a throw pillow for a special person in your life.
The 2022 fairy, Leticia, was just too cute not to have her sister, Jolean, join in the celebration this year. Each one has her own style. You can even mix the heads, bodices and dresses from both figures to create more if you wish.
Last week we got inspiration from fabric and created a design for stitching an Anything E2E. I hope it got you thinking about other designs and other places to draw inspiration.
All you need to do is take a look around your environment. There are quilting motifs everywhere!
I love this bird shape on a little wall decor.
Tableware tulip
Teddy
Leaf found on an autumn wreath
Look closely at wallpaper, carpet, tiles. Don’t forget about books and magazines.
I’m interested in the SHAPES that I can create a design with. For instance, the bird ...
read moreLast week we got inspiration from fabric and created a design for stitching an Anything E2E. I hope it got you thinking about other designs and other places to draw inspiration.
All you need to do is take a look around your environment. There are quilting motifs everywhere!
I love this bird shape on a little wall decor.
Tableware tulip
Teddy
Leaf found on an autumn wreath
Look closely at wallpaper, carpet, tiles. Don’t forget about books and magazines.
I’m interested in the SHAPES that I can create a design with. For instance, the bird ...
read moreAs the sands in the hourglass that is 2021 run through to the bottom I want to finish a few pieces that have been in the fabric closet. So of course I began a new piece and finished it, jumping … Continue reading
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