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In this episode Vanessa will walk you through how she decides what to freehand quilt on her quilts. She needs to finish a Halloween wallhanging and will you bring you along for the ride today! 

If you are in the market for a longarm setup this is a great way to visually see how the throat space of the machine will affect your design capabilities. 

Vanessa will discuss the thread, stitch length and machine settings she uses to compfrtably free hand her quilting designs. 

• Handi Quilter Moxie setup (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4dV4BfH

• Handi Quilter Ruler Base (affiliate link ...

Adorn your projects with the beauty of nature through our cherished “Floral Elements” fabric blender collection, now expanded with eight stunning new pastel hues! Each fabric showcases a captivating large-scale floral motif, perfect for adding elegance and sophistication to your creations. 

This season, we're excited to present a cohesive palette of eight stunning pastel tones, each inspired by the serene beauty of nature's changing seasons. These calming yet vibrant colors are carefully balanced to complement your unique designs

To spark your creativity, we've designed two stunning projects using the versatile Disappearing Block technique. This block beautifully showcases ...

Join us for WIP Wednesday! In this episode Vanessa will be sharing the fun fruity fabric bundle we’ve added to our shop at a discounted price and showing you how to use the Stripology Squared ruler to make a super easy quilt block!

• Order your Fruity Fabric Bundle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/fruity-fabric-bundle/

• Shop Stripology rulers & tools here (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/stripology-rulers?sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau

• Find the Stripology Mixology 3 Book here and the Stripology Squared Ruler featured here.

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #145

3:42 – New fabric bundle

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In this episode, Vanessa will chat a little bit about a bunch of different things she has going on. It’s sure to be a fun one! Tune in to learn about some of Gudrun’s (Creator of Stripology rulers) fabric subscription clubs, Vanessa’s progress on her second Ranunculus sweater, two travel pouch flash sales going on this week and more!

• Travel Trio Zip Pouch Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/travel-trio/

• Snap Travel Wallet: https://craftygemini.com/shop/snap-travel-wallet-video-course/

• Chubby Charmer Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/chubby-charmer-tote-bag-course/

• Goody’s Color Club (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/goodys-color-club ...

Join us for WIP Wednesday! In this show Vanessa is doing a demo on how she uses a raw edge reverse applique technique to add a fun embellishment and texture to a fleece hoodie.

Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to viewer questions!

• Get your FREE Beginner Garment Sewing Tips & Tricks PDF here: https://craftygemini.com/op/garment-sewing-freebie/

• Hoodie Making Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4131-laurent-t-shirt-pullover-and-hoodie-video-course/

• Order the sewing pattern we’ll be using: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4131-laurent-sewing-pattern-only/

What we’re covering:

0:03 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

1:30 – Hoodie demo intro + choosing fabrics ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your presubmitted questions on:

• how to identify fabric grainlines when there are no selveges

• what stitch length to use when quilting

• how to hold a rotary cutter for best cuts

• using fusible powder for easy applique idea

Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to your questions!

• ASK YOUR QUESTIONS: Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

2:41 – Placing pattern pieces on the grainline

9:34 – Cutting ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a summer camp quilt she’s working on for her daughter

– a great quilt book recommendation

– Stripology ruler review

– Tips for making her Scrappy Zipper Pouch

Watch the Scrappy Zipper Pouch here!

Products and projects mentioned:

• Scrappy Zip Pouch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/uRVFwGUODts

• Fabric Bundle #5: https://craftygemini.com/shop/half-yard-fabric-bundle-5/

• Cotton Batting on a Roll 50 yds: https://craftygemini.com/shop/cotton-batting-on-a-roll-50-yds/

• NEW Favorite iron for sewists & quilters (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3NevJLI

• Book mentioned (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3JCPg7j

• Stripology Squared Ruler ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a NEW Half Yard Fabric Bundle that’s on sale

– How to cut up your fabric scraps into 2.5″ strips

– Ideas for using up fabric scraps (fantastic for stash busting!!)

– What is batting on a roll and how I use it for quilted projects

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:24 – New fabric bundle

5:59 – Choosing colors that go together

9:30 – Using fabric scraps demo

11:13 – Prepping ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about:

– sewing denim on a computerized JUKI sewing machine

– zipper foot seam allowances

– quilting through different battings and interfacings and

– how to straight line quilt through soft vinyl.

We also now carry Sew Hungry Hippie’s Soft Vinyl! We sell this buttery soft fabric in 10+ color ways and have sold out several times already. So, if you see something you like, order it while you can here: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric/

This soft vinyl is heavier than quilting cotton but softer and lighter than cork fabric. It’s ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding plastic snap installation and removal, uneven fabrics when sewing and seam allowance tips. Join us and maybe you’ll pick up a few tips that will help you, too!

Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you’d like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

Questions answered:

• 2:15 – How to install a snap

• 13:38 – How to remove an incorrectly installed snap

• 20:05 – Tips ...

We’ve got another sweet free motion quilting design tutorial for you! In the video below, follow along with Angela as she demonstrates how to quilt Infinite Stacked Curls.

How to Quilt Infinite Stacked Curls

Isn’t this a sweet and romantic border design? The infinite stacked curls design relies on two common elements – curls and loops. In the video, Angela quilted the infinite stacked curls in a 2” border with registration lines marked every 2”. Need a good chalk pencil or fabric marker to mark your own borders? We’ve bundled our favorites in the Perfect Marking Trio pack ...

If you’re looking for a free flowing border design, then you’ll love our latest quilting design tutorial video! In this video you’ll learn how to quilt the big basketweave border design. Watch the video below to see how to quilt it!

How to Quilt the Big Basketweave Border

The big basketweave border is a really simple design for your larger borders. We’re going to use the elements of a traditional basketweave design and open them up for a looser result. Before you start quilting, you’ll want to add some registration lines to your border to ...

Our NEW Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Club is here and I hope you are considering joining the fun! Tune in for all the details you need to know to join this new club. read more

In today’s episode Vanessa will give a demo on foundation paper piecing. This is a fun and very accurate quilting technique that can be a bit confusing at first. We are launching a new Crafty Gemini Quilt Club that will be all about foundation paper piecing mini quilts! So, tune in for a few details on when you can expect that to open up for registration.

• Join our email list to be the first to know when the Crafty Gemini Quilt Club: Foundation Paper Piecing Edition opens for registration: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Products and projects mentioned & used:

• Join ...

In today’s demo Vanessa will share her experience with using both fusible basting spray and a fusible powder. After several of you suggested the fusible powder in last week’s episode (WIP WEDNESDAY #65) we decided to give it a try and I’m back to share my results and do a demo for you!

** Order your Free Fuse Fusible Powder here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilters-select-free-fuse-fusible-powder-2oz/

** Sulky 4.23-Ounce Temporary Spray Adhesive (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2QqRmOk

** Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on future WIP Wednesdays, classes and clubs: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Products and projects ...

In today’s demo Vanessa will share some quilt basting tips for both mini quilts and larger quilts! If you struggle basting your quilt layers watch this episode!

** Get your 10″ Slicer ruler here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/

** Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on new quilt clubs and future WIP Wednesdays: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Products and projects used:

• 10″ Slicer ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/

• Clipper Thread Snips: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipper-thread-snips/

• Small Tailors Clapper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/small-tailors-clapper/

• Sulky 4.23-Ounce Temporary Spray Adhesive (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2QqRmOk

• Aurifil Cotton 50wt ...

It’s time for another free motion quilting design tutorial! Are you ready for a parade of stars marching along your quilt borders? In this video you’ll learn how to quilt the Starflower Parade border design. Watch the video below to see how to quilt it!

How to Quilt the Starflower Parade Design

The starflower parade design is perfect for your larger borders. In the video, I had a 3” border and I grabbed my favorite marking tool to draw registration lines every four inches. At the center of each of those four inch sections I also added a ...

In today’s demo Vanessa will teach you how to make the Samosa Quilt Block using her 10″ Slicer ruler. All you need are 10″ squares of fabric and the ruler and you are good to go! Whip up a quilt in no time.

• Get your 10″ Slicer ruler here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/

• Samosa Quilt Along Videos here: https://craftygemini.com/2019/02/samosa-quilt-along-video-1.html

• Subscribe to the newsletter for updates: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Products and projects used:

• 10″ Slicer Quilting Ruler & Template: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/

• Samosa Quilt Along: https://craftygemini.com/2019/02/samosa-quilt-along-video-1 ...

We have a brand new free motion quilting design tutorial for you today and it’s using shapes you already know and love! In this video you’ll learn how to quilt loops and diamonds in your borders. Watch the video to see how to quilt it!

How to Quilt Loops and Diamonds

Before I started quilting my loops and diamonds I pulled out my trusty chalk pencil and a ruler. I want to keep my loops evenly spaced, so I marked every two inches in my border. Start about a quarter to halfway up your border and swoop down ...