For Easter this past spring we gave our granddaughters both a "Learn to Embroider" kit. I'd seen the ads for them, they were so cute; all packaged in a darling box with the instructions, floss, a hoop, a needle and two projects: one to learn the basic stitches and a floral design. I told the girls that we'd make time and I'd help them get started. Well, time flies, as we all know, and it hasn't

For Easter this past spring we gave our granddaughters both a "Learn to Embroider" kit. I'd seen the ads for them, they were so cute; all packaged in a darling box with the instructions, floss, a hoop, a needle and two projects: one to learn the basic stitches and a floral design. I told the girls that we'd make time and I'd help them get started. Well, time flies, as we all know, and it hasn't

Seems like it has been a slow start to this year when it comes to creating new works. I have hardly worked in the studio lately. It has been months since I finished my last quilt. Yet, the way time is passing by, something tells me I am extremely busy. I better sit down and really think about where it really goes. 

Here is the last Kawandi I finished early this year. This one started out as wanting to take a break from my usual palette of colors and needing to work with texture. The choices of fabrics were random ...

Hi, Project Quilting, season 14 has started again. The first theme is "The First One". I just had time to make a quick piece. I'm also working on a new slow stitching project.

The First One for Project Quilting

The theme brought me to think of "one" which can be alone but also unique. That's where my thinking stopped! 

I found a beautiful, unique piece of hand-marbled fabric that was gifted to me. 

The First One - Unique and Beautiful read more added by Andree G. Faubert 1 year, 11 months ago. under april sproule , embroidery , marbled fabric , project quilting , slow stitching , textileartist.org stitch club , walking foot December 18, 2022 Off the Grid Sampler from Quilting & Learning Hi! I hope that you are surviving December and all of its potential craziness read more added by Andree G. Faubert 2 years ago. under embroidery , sampler embroidery , sharon boggon , slow stitching , sue stone , textileartist.org stitch club December 9, 2022 Mindful stitching with natural elements from Quilting & Learning Hi! I hope that this weekend finds you well. I have a slow stitching project to share with you today.  Mindful Stitching with Natural Elements  I'm still doing the TextileArtist.org Stitch Club workshops, and this one was great to incorporate into the mindful stitching that I've been doing for the last few years. The workshop was "Using natural materials in embroidery" with Claire de Waard. Here are the two meditation blocks that I created based on the workshop.  Using natural elements in my meditation block Using leaves and onion skin to make a meditation block In the ... read more added by Andree G. Faubert 2 years ago. under embroidery , meditation , mod podge , scraps , slow stitching , textileartist.org stitch club October 27, 2022 Playing in isolation from Quilting & Learning Hi, I hope this post finds you well. I'm afraid that I am now officially under isolation - that second bar appeared on the darn Covid test read more added by Andree G. Faubert 2 years, 2 months ago. under applique , elaine quehl , fall , hand-dyed fabric , improvisational piecing , meditation , slow stitching , snippet roll , table runner , wall hanging October 22, 2022 Fall Wonderland from Quilting & Learning I took an amazing trip with my daughter during the weekend of Canadian Thanksgiving. I wanted to celebrate my up-coming retirement with a trip. Taking the Agawa Canyon train has been on my bucket list since I heard about it many, many moons ago.  A memorable train ride The train to Agawa Canyon departs from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I've been a few times, usually driving through to get to Lake Superior or to head to the Mid-West. This time we stayed two nights, had an amazing meal and a delightful trip to the Agawa Canyon.  As we were ... read more added by Andree G. Faubert 2 years, 2 months ago. under fall , hand-dyed fabric , sketch book , slow stitching , the handmade book club October 15, 2022 Quilty Folk Hand Quilting With Perle Cotton Basics--Part #4 An Enthusiast's Guide To Uncomplicated Stitching Design from Quilty Folk So this is the last post in the series, unless there's reason to provide more information later on. Several people have previously asked questions about how one goes about deciding on the quilt stitching design. It generally doesn't have to be something to overly stress about and in fact, the more that you do, the more intuitive it can seem. In an effort to make cheerful, comfy looking quilts, you'll notice that I tend toward stitching quite simple designs. This is on purpose. The look is inspired by some of the most humble quilts ever made, and ... read more added by audrey 2 years, 2 months ago. under hand quilting , hand quilting series part #4 , quilty folk hand quilting with perle cotton basics , slow stitching October 12, 2022 Exciting News from Quilting & Learning Hi, you may remember that I taught a Meditation Stitching course this summer. It was a great experience, and I'll be repeating it (in French!) at the end of November. Getting Ready I know that I have a lot of time to get ready, and that this is probably another great way of procrastinating, but I've prepared this lovely piece to show at the course. Joyful There isn't anything very about doing mindful stitching. It's all about taking the time to be creative, to set a few parameters around what you want to do, and then ... read more added by Andree G. Faubert 2 years, 2 months ago. under beading , drop hanging , embroidery , meditation , ribbon , slow stitching , teaching , wonky star block slow stitching Page 1 of 6 ( 108 posts ) next Home Submit Your Blog Quilt Blogger List Promote Quilterblogs Advertise With Us © 2024 Websites For Quilters. All Rights Reserved.