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As you can see from the photo, this machine doesn't exactly fit into this table, but sometimes you just have to get things done.
What have you done in a pinch to get a project finished? Ironed on the floor? Broke out the fusible to finish a binding? Cut down a border to make the back fit?
Submit a comment and tell us how "you get'er done!"
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The Music is "Galadriel's Song" from Ricky's CD "Heart & Soul".
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The batting dissapears as it nears the top of the quilt edge.
Recently I,Lilo (TQS Wizard), was finally getting around to completing my BOM project. Can you guess which year this one was? Hey, better late than never I say. I washed my batting and found that after sandwiching the quilt together that I was a tiny bit too short one one side. I did have a bit of batting left from another side that I was able to cut off and use.
As I was excited about the quilting part, I did not want to take the time to hand stitch the two batting pieces together. A guild friend (TQS member becca) suggested that I use a new product called Heat Press she had found to be fast and easy to use. This 1 1/2" tricot fusible was fast, easy, and very light. Let me show you how easy it was to use.
Lay the tape (rough side up) between the backing and existing batting. Leave about 3/4" extending. Place another piece of batting over the tape and butt up to (but not over) the existing batting.
Using a warm iron (NOT HOT), press along the joining pieces. The fusible will hold the batting pieces together and you are ready to quilt along to your heart's content. Love this stuff! If you have a great tip to share send it here.
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In Lesson 19 of Alex Anderson - Hand Quilting, Alex talks to you about quilting on a frame and talks about different types of frames.
If you'd like a copy of Hand Quilting with Alex Anderson, click here.
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Evie Harris of Napier, New Zealand
Sometimes the smallest of ideas can swell to create a wave that impacts many. Struck by the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand in February 2011, Evie Harris wanted to make something that she could send to comfort those left homeless or displaced. Although Evie doesn't come from a traditional quilting background, she knows that quilts are a great source of comfort.
She began with two small, hand-stitched hearts, accompanied by a short encouraging message. Her thought was that the "love-filled" heart could be carried or pinned to a wall as a reminder that others were thinking of the recipient. Hoping that others might pick up on her idea, she began spreading the word through the internet via all the Yahoo groups that she belongs to. She also asked her friends to spread the word...and you know how much stitchers like to talk!
Soon the hearts began to arrive. What began as a trickle became a flood. Next question: What to do with all the hearts?
The Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, while sustaining some damage, was planning to re-open to the public on September 2, 2011. What better place to display all the hearts for the people of the area? And so, the hearts where carefully boxed and shipped from New Zealand to the museum. As a result, 4000 hearts have been displayed by color in an artful wave that flows about the exhibition area. The outpouring of love from stitchers around the world is a reminder to us all that the smallest of gestures can make a huge difference. Why not make a small heart for a friend who is going through difficult times to show how much you care?
Evie is still taking donations of hearts. If you want to learn more about this project, and to see images from the Canterbury Museum, click here.
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In Lesson 18 of Alex Anderson - Hand Quilting, Alex answers more questions from TQS members, including updates about batting, working on a frame, and the "big stitch," and who's the bird?
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An excellent quilter and great friend, Rebecca Collins, is asking for help from TQS members to aid the Quilter's Guild of the British Isles in their effort to facilitate the setting up of the Quilt Museum in York. The Guild needs as many people as possible to vote for the Museum. You don't have to be a quilter or guild member you just need to be a person interested in the success of the Museum which is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom; where many museums are currently disposing of textile items or mothballing them.The Guild has checked and people from all over the world may vote. The winning entry will receive additional funding and will be featured on National Television. CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE! VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 26th! To see the original blog about the Quilt Museum in York, click here.
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Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at Episode 906 - From Music to Masterpicece: A New Perspective on Design with Katie Pasquini Masopust shot in beautiful Monument, Colorado at the home of Hugh and Dee Dee Eaton.
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Lately there has been talk about a new series, Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. This exciting 9-part series takes viewers on a journey into the importance of quilts on American culture.
Shelly Zegart is the Executive Producer and Host and takes the viewer on an educational journey. The information provided is compelling, thought-provoking, and inspiring, and will be available on many PBS stations this Fall.
Well, TQS has a surprise for you…but you'll have to wait until next week to hear about it! Tune in to the Weekend Fun newsletter on Friday, September 16th for the exciting announcement!
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This week's puzzle quilt, Bouquet, is by our latest featured artist, Katie Pasquini Masopust. You can catch some fleeting glimpses of the quilt and the original work of art from which it was created, if you watch the Behind-the-Scenes slideshow for Episode 906 or Episode 906: From Music to Masterpiece: A New Perspective on Design. It is 53" x 54" and here is the best part, you can own this quilt. It is currently for sale on Katie's website, www.katiepm.com, click here for more information.
Bouquet - 35 pieces non-rotating
Bouquet - 100 pieces non-rotating
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