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The Florida Project from The Snarky Quilter

I have packed an art project every time we’ve spent a few winter weeks in Florida. Last year it was assorted fabric strips and my sewing machine that produced four small quilts. Years before that I took hand stitching projects that resulted in the embroidered squares of “Every Which Way” and “Torii Traces.”

To change it up on this trip I took materials for making collages. Of course I had the exciting task of sewing down all those wool felt squares, but that was mindless work. Because I didn’t want to harm the furnishings at ...

added by snarkyquilter 1 year, 10 months ago. under board books , collage , florida , in process , mixed media , techniques , text (Comments)

You're Capable from Charm About You

I'm excited to share a new pattern with you because sometimes you just have to make things that make you feel good! I made this cushion after a period of self doubt, it's a bright happy cushion and a note to self that I am capable. Inspired by the lyrics of Gwen Stefani, "Life is short, you're capable". Hearing her song lifted my spirits, motivated me to take chances and I do ask myself 'What you waiting for?'!

So here's my note to you - a 13 page PDF pattern to make a 'You're Capable' cushion ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 3 years, 11 months ago. under a mantra , applique , aurifil thread , design , download , easy pattern , embroidery , gwen stefani , inspiration , life is short , lyrics , patchwork , quilting , sew , text

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Words and Phrases from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

In September of 2015 I wrote this SQI about using text in quilts. At the time I was collecting fabric with words, which was becoming an easier goal anytime I walked into a quilt shop. Today at least one piece in a line of fabric has some kind of lettering or words. And I have enough text fabric to make several quilts.

Nevertheless, words and how we use them still fascinate me. There are always words in my head. And I analyze sentences, usage, mechanics at the drop ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 2 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottequilts , #sqi , @fleurdelisquilts , inspiration , quilt , sunday , text , words , writing

How To Add Handwriting to Quilts from The Inbox jaunt

Good Morning, Quilters! Today we are going to add handwriting to our quilts. It’s the fastest way to add personality to quilts. Because cursive is a continuous line (with a few exceptions), handwriting is a natural quilting motif. NOTE-Today’s post contains a tutorial, a pop quiz and homework! Continuous Line Design Most of the letters…

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added by Lori Kennedy Quilts 5 years, 1 month ago. under all , beginner , cursive , easy , handwriting , motifs , text (Comments)

Stitch Gathering 2019 ✁ from Charm About You

"This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive." - Alice Waters

Last Sunday was Stitch Gathering, the wonderful day retreat organised by Jo Avery of myBearpaw, in Edinburgh. It is always a full day of fun, with great classes and company and it's always over too soon. I was there teaching a class - something a little different, more on that later! - and also had the opportunity to take a class. As someone that relishes learning and trying new techniques it was very exciting. And oops ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 5 years, 2 months ago. under a day of stitch gathering , aurifil , aurifloss , epp , fabric , feverfew , goodie bag , hello kitty , hoop art , liberty , lisa dolson , lucy engels , quilt block , stamping , text , the seedling quilts book

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