This is Kale and Carrots because the colors and energy remind me of a late summer garden. The big, leafy greens are bolting in every direction and the earthy orange carrots are ready to be plucked. Everything is a bit topsy turvy, but in a healthy sort of way that indicates life and abundance.
Read MoreSabine Hofferer (@la_boite_a_couleur) loves working with bright, vibrant colors and especially favors fabrics that feature the art of Charley Harper. Her Pas de Deux quilt certainly does Harper justice, with a playful personality that matches the fabrics themselves.
Read MoreThere have been little uh-oh moments when my longarm has given me trouble, but this time - - -this time I really did it. I made a mistake and, as a result, my longarm tried valiantly to quilt over the metal clamps. That didn’t go so well.
Read MoreCustom quilting a sampler quilt like this is SO much fun, especially when the maker gives me free rein to explore. When I quilt a project like this, I don’t plan everything in advance. Instead, I feel my way through the project, starting with a collection of possible designs.
Read MoreBetween Pas de Deux and my longarm quilting services, you all are keeping me pleasantly busy, and for that I am grateful. Let’s catch up on some of the quilts I’ve had the opportunity to finish on my longarm quilting machine this year from.
Read MoreChristine’s La Passacaglia illustrates the fact that custom quilting is not the default for every special project. Here, all over quilting compliments the swirling, turning style of the patchwork and thoroughly reinforces seams, while not stealing any of the spotlight from her incredible patchwork masterpiece!
Read MoreWow have I been BUSY in November and December with longarm quilting! Todays quilts run the gamet from minimalist to maximalist. I hope you’re inspired by these lovely creations by fellow readers.
Read MoreOn sunny days, I absolutely love to begin in the studio, basting and setting up a fresh project for longarm quilting. Not every day is so picture perfect, of course. But this one, which began with a fresh autumn bouquet and plenty of light, was one I knew I must share with you!
Read MoreMy longarm has been busy, busy, busy lately! Come see some rainbow-themed projects that I've been blessed to quilt in recent weeks. May your rainy days be filled with color!
Read MoreHow to make the coziest quilt? Use Cuddle backing fabric. Just look at how the finished quilt collects in warm, cozy puddles. Aria loves cold weather and fluffy quilts. Do you think she’s going to have a harder time getting out of bed in the morning?
Read MoreHappy September! I love this time of year - the return to routine after busy days of summer, sweaters and jeans, apple picking, leaves changing and gatherings around the fire. Here’s a collection of fun, modern quilts I’ve recently had the pleasure of longarm quilting.
Read MoreRecently a Dutch woman journeyed to my home to bring a precious project years in the making - an Art Deco quilt. Well friends, I hadn’t seen anything like this before. Really I don’t think I could ever have imagined this quilt in my wildest dreams.
Read MoreWhile I’m away from the studio, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of the quilts I’ve recently longarm quilted. Today’s round up includes a very summery fun quilt, a special custom-quilted mini and a few quilts with new-to-me quilting designs for all-over quilting.
Read MoreFrom modern to classic, from colorful rainbow quilts to minimalistic neutral ones - I give quilts of all styles a hearty welcome in my longarm quilting studio. In fact, the diversity of the quilts that I get to see is part of what I love about this business.
Read MoreIt’s such a treat to allow our creative hobbies to carry us away from our worries and fears. For the quilter, cloth and color speak volumes of possibility and hope and love. Here are some missives from my clients, whose creations lift my spirits throughout the year.
Read MoreToday’s studio update focuses on medallion-style quilts. Often, these quilts really benefit from custom quilting, which can emphasize and complement the layers of borders. I hope you enjoy the longarm quilting on these medallion quilts.
Read MoreThis edition is all about quilting Penny Sampler quilts! Lucky me, I’ve been invited to quilt several amazing Penny Samplers. Of course, each one is different - with different blocks and different themes.
Read MoreMy goodness, it’s been too long since I updated you in the quilting studio! The end of the year was a rather busy season for longarm quilting this year. I have so much to share! Here is the first smattering of quilts.
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