Tuesday, January 3, 2012

I am so wonderfully sewing = = =multi-tasking

you gotta know... next to sewing and quilting....

I figured this particular shot.... just priceless!!!!

and luvin every minute of it!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Friday, December 30, 2011

2011 In Review...

2012 Things to do... Quilts to finish....

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Free Patterns

I think I'll begin this December making a CHristmas Gift Quilt... pattern call ALL WRAPPED UP.... found at Free Patterns section of Moda's website.

Second good idea shared from Aunties Quaint Quilts.... a good use for binding clips!!

binding clips.

Two Lovely blogs ....

"I have learned the secret to being content....do everything through Him who gives us strength." Phil. 4: 2-13

http://annedease.blogspot.com Name: SEW BLESSED !!

http://www.pigtalesandquilts.com/

Another Inspiring Blogger.... Pigtails and Quilts !!!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Crazy Quilt Stitches from Pin Tangle

Just what I was looking for.... a Crazy Quilt stitch on the last TUESDAY of each month!!! http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/ Here is my link to the ning group to post pictures as I learn!

100-Patch Quilt Tutorial is also listed on http://weddingdressblue.wordpress.com/2011/07/06/100-patch-quilt-tutorial/

A charms quilt of 2" squares

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The Unspoken Truth About Color

I've been associated and welcomed into the Fiber Artists of Hope group curated by Jeanette Thompson. Last years exhibit entitled "The Unspoken Truth about Color: A Dialogue in Art Quilts about Racism is featured in a recent Quilter's Newsletter. Get a copy and enjoy a good, thought provoking read!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

So....what is Polyester?

I'm always learning....I never heard of Fortrel until today..... So....what is Polyester? - We said they were two sisters (Polly and Esther) wearing kinda cheap, sweaty, clinging stretch fabric..quite colorful... And everybody in my neighborhood wore some polyester. So my mother sewed this quilt with polyester leftovers. My mother must have made this quilt back in the 60's.... Ugly but cute! Polyester is easy to care for (mostly machine washable) and keeps its shape and color well. The disadvantage of polyester is that it does not "breathe," which means it retains body heat and moisture and its not as comfortable as some of the natural fibers. Depending on the manufacturer, polyester fabrics have different names, many of which you will recognize - Dacron, Fortrel, Kodel and Trevira are among the many. Polyester may be offered in the form of knits, jerseys or cotton and silk-like fabrics.