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Tulip Bench Pillow... from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full

It's is Spring...

Time to piece some tulips...

The mini charm squares are all sorted by color

to create and piece the 8 tulips...

The bias squares or HSTs are all pieced

and the tulip squares are ready to put together...

The tulip and leaf units are all stitched

together for the pillow top...

I will get this basted with some batting

and do a bit of machine quilting...

We are nearing the end of calving season...

only 4 weeks left

This is the Cow Camp Tree...

It is an old growth fir tree that grows

in one of ...

added by LuAnn Kessi 2 hours, 28 minutes ago. under fun , inspiration

Let's Talk Improvisational Piecing on Off the Wall Friday from Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever by Nina-Marie Sayre

Curves II, Nina-Marie Sayre
Improved pieced to a planned pattern

Improv Surface Design with a little bit
of Improv Piecing,

Taking a class in improvisational piecing, got me thinking of how many uses there are for the technique. For that matter, how much a non-technique, improvisational piecing actually is. The reason I say that is improvisational piecing's only rule is that there are NO RULES. So, it can basically do whatever you want, whenever you want, letting your fabric, your vision or even your intuition be in
the driver seat.

That can be very freeing or a little scary ...

added by Nina Marie 1 week ago. under abstract , creative process , inspiration , off the wall fri , steallikeanartist

Messy Painted Canvas...Zip Cases from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full

Messy Painted Canvas

30 x 72 inches

So much FUN to create !

After the canvas is finished,

I like to cut it up and make stuff with it...

These are two halves of a zipper bag...

The zipper is installed on the front side.

Here comes the.....Show 'n Tell:

Such a FUN way to spend the day

at the sewing machine !

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

added by LuAnn Kessi 3 weeks, 4 days ago. under bags , inspiration , painted canvas

New Decostitch Elements Colors in Earthy Hues from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

With a new season upon us, what better way to honor the season than by expanding our ever-growing range of colors of one of our beloved blender collections: “Decostitch Elements” with 8 NEW beautiful earthy hues! You need to add these colors to your AGF Blenders stash to complete your projects, infusing that decorative stitch feel with our innovative crafty element.

We know you're eager to get started using these gorgeous new fabrics! (Keep reading to be inspired!) We'll be sharing some FREE patterns that showcase the versatility of Decostitch Elements. We're putting the creative power in ...

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Everything, Everywhere, All in One Month from Sew Preeti Quilts

Paul's mom, Krissy passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2024.

Picture from Paul's graduation in 2007

We went to Georgia for her memorial service. It was a solemn occasion but I could not be sad for long since I was being enveloped in so many hugs from all the relatives and cousins, some I had never met before and some I think I had met once that Christmas.

Lots of Hugs

Paul kept it together and he looked so handsome.

Love you so much!

Paul spoke at the service mentioning how his mom was a rebel and rarely ...

added by Preeti 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under haiku , inspiration , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik fabrics , quiltcon , quilty buddies , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2024

Let’s Get Organized! from The Cloth Parcel

Now that we’ve recovered from all of our holiday celebrations, we’re ready to get organized in 2024. Quilting is so much more fun when you...

added by The Cloth Parcel 3 months ago. under home decor , inspiration , organization , sewing room (Comments)

Highlights...2023 from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full

LuAnn Kessi Highlights 2023

January...2023

High Horses...Quilt Top Done

February...2023

Reflections of Autumn...Quilt Top Done

March...2023

Here she is....Elsa

Our frozen calf...all thawed out !

CLICK HERE to read Elsa's story

The Favor

CLICK HERE to read the story

April...2023

Reflected Harmony Quilt

New York Beauty Quilt

Apple Core Quilt

May...2023

Cougar Quilt

High Desert Mule Deer

High Horses Quilt

June...2023

Moda Love Quilts

Moving Cattle to Summer Pasture

July...2023

Waving Hello from the tractor seat...

It is summer and we are making hay...

We grow hay to feed ...

added by LuAnn Kessi 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under inspiration

Pillowcases... from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full

Still creating gifts for the holidays...

I just finished up Pillowcases...

This is my favorite !

It's always FUN to hop into bed

and see a beautiful pillowcase waiting for you !

I made a few masculine pillowcases for guys...

Large florals work great for pillowcases...

2 dozen pillowcases ready for gift giving !

I found a great tutorial online that is similar to the way I make pillowcases CLICK HERE

After the cows are all fed,

I plan to stitch with my Monday quilt group.

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May Your Bobbin Always Be ...

added by LuAnn Kessi 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under fun , inspiration

Sunday Stash November 19, 2023 from Quilt Paint Create

No change in the numbers, a miracle considering all the opportunities I had to buy fabric this week.

I had a Guild meeting yesterday and the free table was bursting with books and magazines. There was also a buy a bin for $1 sale. This is what I brought home, although I often look at the magazines and take them back. I only pulled out a couple things for a closer look.

The quilt pattern came from the thrift shop. I took a chance because the package was taped shut, but it looks like I scored the entire pattern. It ...

added by quiltpaintcreate 5 months ago. under books , inspiration , patterns , quilt patterns , sources of inspiration , stash report , stashbusting (Comments)

Curvy Christmas Trees... from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full

On my work table today are

Curvy Christmas Trees...

They just need to be stuffed...

I mounted them on wooden spools...

I might wrap some jute around the

dowels to finish them off ?

They would look great lined up on a mantel

or in a window.

You can find the tutorial HERE

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

added by LuAnn Kessi 5 months, 1 week ago. under fun , inspiration

Sutton Foster on Off the Wall Friday from Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever by Nina-Marie Sayre

Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center

We interrupt your regularly schedule programming to bring you something a bit different today. Anybody who is a regular reader will know that I am a firm believer in exposing oneself to all sorts of art and culture. My reasoning is that not only is it good for your own personal education and mental health, but also you never quite know where the inspiration for your next piece will come from. When the plague struck, it reinforced this belief that culture is essential to one's life. I told myself that I would never ...

added by Nina Marie 7 months ago. under family , inspiration , likedislike , off the wall fri

Changes from The Snarky Quilter

This past week I decided I had had it with the arrangement of my studio, so I changed it. Since I last did this I am doing more mixed media work, and am using my table more than my sewing machine.

My resource center, aka messy bookcase. Yes, my music player is very old school (no touch screen,) but I can still play my cassette tapes.

Design wall with my new motto, Fear Less.

So far the new arrangement is working much better, partly because I am now using the space between the design ...

added by snarkyquilter 7 months, 2 weeks ago. under dendritic printing , in process , inspiration , mixed media , resource rearrangement , studio , techniques (Comments)

Summer’s Empire Is Falling Down from The Snarky Quilter

Sometimes revisiting my scrap hoard sparks an idea for a new quilt. While shuffling through fabric I had Spoonflower print from a photo I came across large leaves that I hadn’t used in an earlier quilt. Here’s that quilt.

For my new quilt I pulled all sorts of autumnal colored scraps – cottons, silks, synthetics – and grouped them around the leaf panels I had left. I spent some time moving parts around and began construction in chunks.

I had another reason for making this quilt, a regional SAQA exhibit (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio) that’s to feature a bit ...

added by snarkyquilter 7 months, 4 weeks ago. under art quilts , in process , inspiration , regional saqa show , scheel's green , spoonflower , summer's empire is falling down , sycamore (Comments)

A World of Sewing Inspiration with our Talented AGF Sewcialites from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Attention all quilting and sewing enthusiasts! Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary talent of our Sewcialites. They recently took over our Instagram, sharing personal stories and their knowledge, skills, and insider tricks. And that's not all! Be prepared to be endlessly inspired by their latest projects. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner on your creative journey, our Sewcialites have something for everyone that can take your quilting game to the next level. And Who are our Sewcialites, you may wonder? They are a group of 10 of the best creative and passionate quilting and ...

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Getting Ready for More Mosaics on Off the Wall Friday from Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever by Nina-Marie Sayre

After much angst, I did manage to come up with a photo for my upcoming Timna Tarr's Stitched Mosiac class. Good thing too since it starts on Monday morning! I did do a lot of research, but ultimately I took the easy way out and bought a picture from IStock.

Points that lead to this choice

It has the same joyful theme that Tessa's Mosaic does so it will form a series
The color palettes will be similar
No faces to obsess about
Hands that I know how to do
Landscape orientation

You see, somewhere in my research ...

added by Nina Marie 9 months, 1 week ago. under inspiration , likedislike , masterclass , off the wall fri , quotes , series , vacations

Beyond Bindings from The Snarky Quilter

When I was clearing out files on an old computer I came across a folder of photos from an art quilt group presentation on different ways to finish and display quilts. My friend C applied her creativity and her extensive collection of sewing and craft notions to several small quilts she made. I was delighted to come across the photos as my latest silk quilt will need a nonstandard edge finish, and I am looking for ideas.

Here are just some of the many possibilities presented.

A decoupaged paper pattern backing with a smaller fabric quilt velcroed to it.

added by snarkyquilter 9 months, 2 weeks ago. under art quilts , inspiration , quilt edge finishes , small art quilts , techniques (Comments)

Looking for Inspiration on Off the Wall Friday from Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever by Nina-Marie Sayre

Homeward Bound Month 6 Completed

Why is it that sometimes inspiration seems all around you and other times it's nowhere to be found? I spent the last week finishing up the Homeward Bound Month 6 - 24 star blocks. A lot of the work was really about precision piecing and pressing. None of it very innovative. So now when it's time to put my creative hat back on, I'm having a hard time making the switch!

For months now, I've known I needed an inspirational picture for my upcoming Timna Tarr's stitched mosaic quilt class. I ...

added by Nina Marie 9 months, 2 weeks ago. under inspiration , off the wall fri

Blessed Beyond Measure from Humble Quilts

We made it home from Peru yesterday and I am feeling so blessed! The Peruvians we had contact with were extremally hard working, polite and joyful! We, the USA, can learn lessons from them!

I'll try not to overwhelm the blog with too many Peru posts. If you are on facebook you can look me up and check out many photos on my personal page, (they are public so even if we aren't facebook friends you can see them)

We had heard about these ladies that wear traditional clothing and walk all around town. We paid them to ...

added by Lori 9 months, 3 weeks ago. under inspiration , peru

Happy Summer Prints call for Summer Sewing Projects! from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Summer's here, and it's time to soak up those sunny vibes! ☀️ Get ready to embrace the retro charm and vibrant colors with our exciting collections: Daisy by Maureen Cracknell and Flower Bloom & PURE Solids by AGF Studio. These trending prints and blenders perfectly fuse the timeless appeal of retro styles with a modern color palette. They bring the essence of summer, allowing you to create trend-setting projects that will make a statement everywhere you go! I can already see so many summer projects being made with these fabrics.

Come join me as we take a deep dive into ...

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The Next Challenge from Quilt Paint Create

If you are a regular reader, you know that my art quilt group (Art2Quilt) has an ongoing challenge where the members make quilts inspired by the quilt of another member. We finished round one in May, and round two is due near the end of July.

I won’t show the inspiration quilt because it doesn’t belong to me and I don’t have permission, but I will show what inspired my design.

This is the background fabric in a portrait quilt. It reminds me of the 1960s.

This round will involve paint and creating motifs with Pellon 830 ...

added by quiltpaintcreate 10 months ago. under art quilts , artquilts , challenge , group challenges , inspiration , sources of inspiration (Comments)

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