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Christa returned to her more traditional roots with her Sparkling Stars quilt, using a simple layout and walking-foot quilting, to highlight the design.
Watch Christa in Show 2409.
Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis
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May's Emerald Birthstone Pattern makes a 17x17 inch block to either be used alone in a project or combined with other birthstone blocks into a birthstone quilt. |
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Also Available - Complete Pattern Sets!Each pattern set includes all 12 Birthstone Block Patterns with pre-printed and ready-to-cut and use freezer paper templates for the block pieces, life-size paper block layout keys, detailed assembly instructions, and detailed fabric requirements including recommendations (with fabric color codes) from Paintbrush Studio's Painter's Palette fabric line for every block. |
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Even Barbara makes an occasional error when putting together a block. Here she gives you tips for the Sizzle Month 5 block so you'll know what NOT to do. Click on Learn More to head over to Barbara's blog for the latest tips.
Block 1 (Tips there apply to this month also.)
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
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"The quilts on display at Paducah were exceptional. My impression last year was that bright colors were back. There was some of that this year too, but what caught my attention this year are the details. There are always quilts that you have to see up close to really understand what is happening. It seemed that there were a lot of quilts in that situation this year. You like the colors and the pattern...then you move closer and say "What's that?" and then you get real close and say "WOW!". Many quilts had fantastic quilting, couching, trapunto, hand stitches, lace, crystals, ruching, piping and borders that made you stop and take a little time to take it all in.
This quilt embodies what I am talking about. The colors are great, the pattern is interesting, the border is ambitious and then you get closer.....WOW. To give you an idea of the quality of the quilts, this quilt did not win an award at this show.
We will be featuring a number of quilts like this and hope that my close ups tell you the story that I saw."
This quilt is by Chieko Shiraishi. "Polish Pottery" is 74" x 74" and is Hand quilted, Hand appliqued crochet, and Hand appliqued.
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I have always felt so sorry for those in the stitching world who have a wool allergy. Thank goodness that my wool sensitivity is limited to wearing it...makes me itchy. A wool allergy is actually not an allergy to the wool, but an allergy to the lanolin. The oil in a wool bearing animal, also known as wool grease or wool wax (gross), can cause a red rash, sneezing, breathing issues and conjunctivitis. I have always said that stitching with wool makes your hands look 10 years younger!
But what about all those stitchers who are pining for those wonderful wool projects, yet don't want to suffer through the physical response to wool??? I have the answer...FLANNEL! And, what a wonderful alternative for those that suffer with wool allergies. I have never tried using flannel instead of wool. But, after seeing my bestie's flannel blocks by Bonnie Sullivan of https://www.allthroughthenight.net/, I am loving the texture and feel of the blocks.
She used the same technique for prepping the flannel as wool...using Soft Fuse to place her pieces then stitching them down with the stitches of her choice. I hope you enjoy the slide show...know that you can stop it at any time for a longer look...and, don't let that wool allergy stop you from trying some "wool" patterns...just use Flannel!!!
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"Do you sell embellishments and crystals? Do you have a per ton price?" We haven't talked with Marilyn Badger yet, so we can't be sure she actually made this call, but we do know that this stunning quilt is 77" x 77" and includes Fused Appliqué, Hand Appliqué, Beading, Broderie Perse, Collage, (Lots of) Crystals, Embellishments, Hand Embroidery, Free-Motion quilting and Fabric Painting.
We love how making an amazing border was not enough. She then added stitching and more crystals. Take a look and enjoy Marie's Treasure by Marilyn Badger.
This multiple award-winning quilt is the 1st place winner in the Movable Machine Quilted Category at Spring Paducah 2019. Loved by judges and the crowd, it also won a Viewer's Choice award.
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Have you always wanted to try out interesting surface design techniques and products without stress? Lisa Walton (future guest on TQS and current President of SAQA) has a workshop in which you will explore a wide variety of surface design techniques such as fabric painting, sun printing, fabric manipulation, stamp making, stenciling, stamping, rubbings, layering, Thermofax screen printing, and foiling.Permission to Play - Surface Design Workshop
Have you always wanted to try out interesting surface design techniques and products without stress? In this workshop you will You will not only become comfortable with a wide range of easy to use surface design tools, you will also incorporate these original fabrics into a contemporary artwork using Lisa’s Fantastic Fusion techniques. Two workshops in one.
All of our workshops are held at PRO™ Chemical & Dye in Fall River, Massachusetts from March through October. Our building is air-conditioned in the summer months. Our 5 day workshops run from 9:00AM to 4:00PM each day Monday through Friday, with additional time to work independently after the formal instruction.
PRO™ Chemical & Dye provides a complimentary lunch daily for the duration of our workshops. The lunches are not gluten and dairy free. Please contact us for places in the area that you can purchase alternatives.
Workshops are open to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, unless noted in the course description. We limit the size of our workshops to 14 students, to ensure maximum benefit and personal attention.
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These pennant banners are a fun way to decorate for a special occasion (think baby shower, Easter, graduation, Fourth of July, or Halloween). Decorating with them lends a festive air to any space. Susan made them for her daughters’ graduation parties, and then gave them to them to decorate their dorm rooms. You can make them in different sizes, too.
Watch Susan in Show 901: State-of-the-Art Quilting: Tradition Meets Innovation & Show 1709: From Pineapples to Photorealism.
Finished size = 3 yards
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Christa Watson is walking you through a quick and easy quilt from start to finish at WeAllSew.com. Sort out your scraps and make forty 2 1/2" strips or use up that jelly roll occupying space on your shelf to create this Simple Strips quilt.
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Margaret is no stranger to the winner's circle and has come through again. My Secret Garden (71" x 71") combines Hand Appliqué, Beading, Bias Work, Embellishments, Matchstick Quilting, Machine Piecing, and Piped Edging. Even the rolling border is amazing. We are glad she did not keep this garden a secret.
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