Look at that - it’s the 50th edition of my longarm quilting service series! Since I write these updates less than once per month, that means I have been at this longarm quilting gig for more than 50 months. I am actually surprised to realize that it’s been so long! The year do fly by.
Read MoreI LOVE it when a quilt is finally finished. It feels so good to witness the transformation of pretty patchwork into a three-dimensional, useful object. How lucky then that I am a longarm quilter! Not only do I now enjoy this stage of my own quilt-making (instead of dreading the quilting), but I get to live vicariously through the finishes of my clients.
Read MoreHow is it going in your sewing room? Are you starting a quilt, finishing a quilt or finding yourself everywhere in between? As a longarm quilter I get to see the final phase of so many quilts, which is truly an inspiration to me as a maker.
Read MoreIt is time to send Plum Pudding out into the world. She has never been used. She’s just been waiting, waiting. And perhaps now is her time. If you take her home, be sure to appreciate all her very special prints. I didn’t skimp on this one! And remember that life goes full circle from dark to light, from dark to light. So long as we are alive, there is always possibility for joy if we keep our hearts open.
Read MoreWelcome back to my quilting studio! In January I was busy, busy catching up and somehow it is already mid-February? Time moves on like a train. Let’s catch up on a few of the projects I have been quilting for my customers.
Read MoreToday’s Quilting Studio update is all about a special custom quilting project. I recently longarm quilted a large bed quilt for one of my most prolific quilting clients, Primrose Bohne. Would you like to see how the quilting plan developed and quilted out?
Read MoreCompleting a quilt top is like reaching the top of a mountain. The outlook is exhilarating! But soon it is time to descend, only the work of basting and quilting aren’t quite as easy as walking downhill. I really love that my service as a longarm quilter puts me in the position of helping fellow quilt-makers. I have the equipment to make the descent a pleasure, and as a team we can accomplish something pretty amazing, like these finished quilts!
Read MoreWinter has arrived in Europe, with temperatures in the past week rarely rising above freezing. It seems that the cold weather has spurred quilt makers to get busy, because I have received a flurry of quilting orders. Here are some stunners I’ve been blessed to quilt this year. Enjoy the show!
Read MoreTa da - a finished Wild Oranges quilt, again. This second rendition turned out just as beautiful as the first, in my opinion. I’m delighted that following the quilt pattern really did reproduce the play of shapes and value in such a satisfactory manner. It has depth and sparkle. Hooray!
Read MoreUnpacking client quilts tops is so often a fantastic surprise. The colors, shapes and fabrics are a delight to see in person. How lucky I am to take part in their transformation into textured, cozy quilts! Come see what I’ve been quilting lately.
Read MoreMy dad loved to fish and took me fishing more than once as a child. He had a sign “gone fishing” that always made me smile. I hope that you can immerse yourself today in the flow of something you love! Me, I’ve gone quilting.
Read MoreAs I gathered images for today’s In the Studio update, I noticed a theme - bright and modern. These quilts use bright colors and/or oversized motifs, in a way that connects to the modern quilting movement. Please enjoy these beautiful quilts sewn by my customers in The Netherlands and Germany.
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 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 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.
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