Now that all of our t-shirts are stabilized with fusible interfacing, it is time to trim them up to their correct size. Step 4: Square your blocks This step can be tedious. Turn on some music or an audiobook. For this quilt I will be making 18" finished blocks, so I want to trim them … Continue reading T-Shirt Quilts: Part 3 – Layout
Are you ready to follow along as I turn a pile of t-shirts into a snuggly quilt? https://youtu.be/Vt4wrZrTyi8 I suggest washing your t-shirts before starting. This client washed them before bringing them to me - that was very much appreciated. These shirts were brand new, so the wash eliminated a lot of that new t-shirt … Continue reading T-Shirt Quilts: Prepare the Shirts
I have made two t-shirt quilts in my life. I blogged about them, considered putting up a page on my site advertising them as a service, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Figuring out a pricing structure held me up. Last week a new client reached out to me, asking if I could … Continue reading T-Shirt Quilts: Generating an Estimate
I realize I haven't posted an update on this project in quite a while. I alternate working diligently every day for a week or so, then lose interest and do other things. Keeping at it is a real struggle lately, especially since I am getting busy with my quilting business. I had originally wanted to … Continue reading La Passion – The Eternal Work In Progress
I first heard about using dryer sheets as a foundation for string quilts a long time ago. It isn't an idea that everyone likes - putting those weird plastic sheets in their quilts. I am not a purist by any stretch, and they smell great. Also, I'm a bit of a nut about recycling. I … Continue reading Dryer Sheet Scrap Buster
Bust some scraps and make some adorable cards for your loved ones.
I was fortunate to spend this Friday taking a class with Victoria Findlay Wolfe. My friend Deb set it up - she has FANTASTIC connections. Of 8 people taking the class, 5 were from the Jersey Shore Modern Quilt Guild. It was a fun day, and a great way to get to know my fellow … Continue reading The Thunderstruck Quilt, or Stitch, Rip, Repeat
I like big backings, and I cannot lie. I've been asked this several times, and some quilters seem to feel that I am insane. They can quilt their quilt with a backing just an inch or two larger on their home machine, why can't I do that? Today I am going to show you why. … Continue reading Why do Longarmers Insist on Such Big Backings?
I am a member of the Beginner LongArm Quilters Group on Facebook. I've been a member since the day I decided to buy my longarm. It is a very helpful group. One of the best parts is that we all share examples of our work, and share details about our machines and experience levels. Seeing … Continue reading Quilting a Jelly Roll Race the Fun Way
I have boldly taken the next step in my journey as a professional quilter. I am longarming quilts for clients of Gotham Quilts, in New York City. I attended their Grand Re-Opening, to celebrate their move to a larger ground level shop. It was an absolute zoo. Several of my friends from my guilds came … Continue reading Being a Professional Quilter
