Crafty Sewing & Quilting

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Hodgepodge Patchwork Tuesday --- Learning Something New and WIP (Work In Progress)

Today, I learned how to create my own design in order to make a Hawaiian Applique'. The design incorporates a lacy appliqued center motif with an elegant appliqued border.

The class is called Hawaiian Applique'. Our instructor was Linda Halpin. Linda is a quilter, instructor, and an author. She travels all over the United States teaching her wonderful quilt classes.
We learned how to create our own designs. Linda explained and guided us through each step.

It was amazing as we unfolded them into the beautiful motifs.
I created this one.

I loved seeing it transform when I carefully cut it from my fabric.

Amazing all the colors and designs...

I was a family and consumer education teacher, before I started my quilting business 8 years ago. I was so pleased today, to be a student - learning something new! Do you like to be a student or a teacher?

I will share my progress on this project another day. It is still a work in progress!

Enjoy your day!

Marcia
Linked with Freshly Pieced - WIP Work in Progress

Monday, September 26, 2011

Getting Up Close with Meandering and Meandering with a Twist!

We have all seen meandering quilting, but what about "Meandering with a Twist"?

Most of my customers who love meandering, also love meandering with a twist.

My favorite is meandering with a twist.

What's the twist? Anything from leaves to stars to swirls to hearts...

These are all customer's quilts except a few are mine...

I shared several photos to give you lots of examples of both. I probably chose way too many, but they are all great examples. You can view more in my Photo Gallery. Keep scrolling there's more...