Tag Archives: quilting

Feathers…

Posted on August 2, 2013 by quiltify

I’ve been practicing feathers.  It’s not exciting, but it can be rather hypnotic.  I get into a zen-like trance and go with the flow, but then suddenly I’m out of it and that’s when I lose the shape, assuming I … Continue reading →

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Some Accessories for Millie

Posted on July 12, 2013 by quiltify

I know it is silly to get excited about this, but I am.  I placed an order with APQS for the first time.  Not that I want to order from them too often, but the experience was a pleasure.  The … Continue reading →

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Choosing the best quilting…

Posted on June 23, 2013 by quiltify

To refresh your memory, this is the final quilt top from Lily’s bandanas, which were apparently her favorite accessory, next to her people, of course.  Lily, was a lovely golden retriever who resided with her family on the coast of … Continue reading →

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Charity Quilts

Posted on June 9, 2013 by quiltify

I’ve been working on charity quilts for Quilts Beyond Borders.  QBB sends to the quilter the pieced top, backing and binding.  The quilter supplies the batting, quilts the layers and finishes off the binding. Besides providing constructive practice time, I … Continue reading →

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Machine Quilters Exposition, Manchester, NH

Posted on April 12, 2013 by quiltify

I spent Thursday and Friday at MQX in Manchester.  What beautiful quilts and quilting were on display!  I had originally registered, months ago, with the intent of choosing a longarm quilting machine.  However, as I, quite surprisingly, made the purchase … Continue reading →

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Changes…

Posted on April 4, 2013 by quiltify

The plague has been at our house the last few weeks, so I have not had the energy to turn Millie on and practice…or do much of anything for that matter. (Would anyone like to come clean my house?) I … Continue reading →

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Millie at home…

Posted on March 17, 2013 by quiltify

Here’s Millie in her new home.  She fits! And so does my sewing…This reminds me that I need to make better sized dowels.  OK, I think I will watch the CD before I start…as one can’t just turn it on … Continue reading →

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FMQ Circles on angry prints

Posted on February 23, 2013 by quiltify

Here is the quilt top before the FMQ circles were added.  As you know I was deliberating over the design to use on this print.  It turns out I am not crazy about this fabric as it strikes me as … Continue reading →

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Leaves and berries…

Posted on February 5, 2013 by quiltify

I have now added the leaves and berries…I really like them.  I put them in the orange and blue columns. I’m not sure what to use on the multi-colored geometric fabric.  Any ideas?  Still working on my photography so two … Continue reading →

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Swirls and Circles, FMQ

Posted on February 3, 2013 by quiltify

I’ve been practicing swirls and circles.  This is on the white negative space of the quilt shown in my December 31st post.  I think I was fairly successful for my first quilting attempt with this design.  I need to concentrate … Continue reading →

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