seth apter

Changing gears again - a finish, a start, and the germ of an idea from Quilting Studio Adventures

At the risk of sounding dorkier than I usually do, this quilt has been a joy to work on. AGF has free patterns, and this one is Pacific. And look - I still have some Seth Apter fabrics! I love these colors, and I loved hand quilting it. But it’s time to move on. There has been a huge pile of gorgeous greens and blues fabrics just begging for some interesting design. And I’ve decided to repeat the Glam Clam pattern. It’s been pin basted, and it has now been my new evening companion for the past few ...

added by Donna 3 weeks, 1 day ago. under agf pacific , glam clam , seth apter , sew powerful

75th Birthday Gratitude and What Makes Me Happy from Quilting Studio Adventures

Today I am 75. This morning’s 4 mile walk was great. The weather is gorgeous - we’re heading into my favorite time of the year. Next week we’re taking a river cruise out of NYC up the Hudson River. And I live in a neighborhood where people have money to decorate in style! Note: These things that make me happy are listed below but not necessarily in order of importance.

Newish guild member Janette wound up with a lot of cork fabric and has shared it. Cork is expensive. I like it but don't often buy it ...

added by Donna 2 months, 2 weeks ago. under bohemian carpet bag , cork fabric , seth apter , sew powerful

Fabric Crushes from Quilting Studio Adventures

I have had four distinct fabric crushes, and I’m always surprised when I find something I love so much. The first was from a Bonnie .Christine AGF line, “Hello, Bear.”

The second was fabrics from Marcia Derse.

And then I discovered Janet Clare and her Wordsmith line. Like the other two so far, these fabrics are now out of print.

And now I’ve discovered Seth Apter and his line Storyteller. His fabrics have a collage-ish look with muted colors. (Note: I almost included e bond in this post. Her first line was Glyphs with the most interesting mostly ...

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