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Guest Blogger Next Week at QUILTsocial!

10/10/2019

I'm so excited as I received some goodies in the mail a few weeks ago and I'll show you what they are below:

Gorgeous Northcott Fabric!

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Bosal In-R-Form and UNIQUE Sewing bag making hardware

I was thinking bags when coming up with my concept for QUILTsocial and Bosal In-R-Form is just the product to make these bags oh so structured, sturdy and professional.
I asked for some bag hardware and was sent lots. There will be future posts using all of this hardware from UNIQUE Sewing but I also used some for next weeks blogging.
It's SEW nice to make DIY bags with BOSAL!
Check out my blogging with QUILTsocial next week Oct 14-18 all about Bag making with BOSAL,UNIQUE Sewing and Northcott Fabric. There's a free pattern download and complete instructions on how to make a sturdy (carry it all) "Library Tote" and a really cute "Date Night Clutch".

Happy Thanksgiving this weekend, enjoy your time with family❤️

Newest Class Dream Big with Quilting!

10/2/2019

Hoffman Dream Big Digitally Printed Panel. Free motion quilting by Robin Bogaert for new class: Dream Big with Quilting

If you are interested in a free motion class, this class is for you. All skill levels welcome!
Check out the "Teaching page" (above menu) for a class description here
Robin is available on certain dates for guild, retail stores or quilting groups.
Have a look at the Teaching Schedule for available dates.
Happy Wednesday!☔️

Make Your Own Textiles with Sulky Ultra Solvy at QUILTsocial.com Today!

6/28/2019

Yes it's true you can make your own textiles with Sulky Ultra Solvy and the tiniest of fabric scraps you've been hanging on to!
Check it out today at QUILTsocial.com with a free tutorial to show you how to do this.

Have a great weekend and I hope you have enjoyed my tutorials and discussions about Sulky Stabilizers this week at QUILTsocial.com.

Easy English Paper Piecing with Sulky Paper Solvy Today at QUILTsocial.com

6/27/2019

Add EPP pieces easily to a T-Towel today at QUILTsocial.com with Sulky Paper Solvy, the paper just dissolves away in water like a miracle with no paper removal/picking required. Such a neat product for English Paper Piecing.
Check it out here.

How to Use Sulky Paper Solvy to Applique Circles Today on QUILTsocial.com

6/26/2019

Happy Wednesday! Today I am discussing Sulky Paper Solvy at QUILTsocial.com, a really cool product that dissolves in water and eliminates the need to remove the paper when appliquéing , paper piecing, english paper piecing, embroidery and a whole lot more. Check it out how I use it for a circle applique here.

Circle applique made easy with Sulky Paper Solvy

Make a modern mini with Sulky Paper Solvy

Have a great day!

Make A Basket with Sulky Fuse 'n Stitch at QUILTsocial.com Today and Tomorrow

6/24/2019

All this week I am discussing Sulky Stabilizers at QUILTsocial.com click here to see an exciting basket project using Sulky Fuse 'n Stitch. I will be showing you how to with a free DIY tutorial today and tomorrow. This basket is very sturdy and would be a great addition to your home decor also great storage for sewing room, craft supplies, toys and more. A fun and easy summer project!

"4" fun crafty and sewing projects, check out QUILTsocial.com to see enjoy my free tutorials all this week!

Talking About Stabilizers at QUILTsocial.com

6/20/2019

Hi everyone, I am just reminding you to have a look at QUILTsocial.com next week June 24-28 when I will be guest blogging and discussing 4 different crafty/quilty uses for Sulky Stabilizers. Check out my picture below of basket making, creating your own textiles, english paper piecing and help with appliquéing circles all with Sulky Stabilizers. Who knew?, they are not just for embroidery.
These are free tutorials with lots of fun tips and ideas. Some experimentation on my part, but these stabilizers worked great!

I hope you are having a great week ❤️

Trunk Show Today at the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival

5/23/2019

Today is the day for my Trunk Show at the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival 2;30pm and 7:30pm at the Calvary United Church -48 Hawkesville Rd. St Jacobs , ON. I hope you are able to make it there and also enjoy the many exhibits featured, for more info on the schedule of events click on the link here

Northern Cardinal, my thread painted quilt just one of the quilts to be shown at the festival!

Happy Thursday and enjoy the festival ❤️

Quilt & Fibre Art Festival is on Now!

5/21/2019

Sneak preview of some of the quilts in my trunk show.

Today marks the start of the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival in St Jacobs, Waterloo Region and Beyond. There will be a sampling of Quilts and Fibre Art, Quilting Seminars and Demos, Trend Tex Challenge Display, A boutique, A Fashion Show and a Trunk Show as the Guest Trunk Show Artist this year by yours truly, just to mention a few of the activities, but not all!

Some Details: My trunk show "My Quilting Journey" will take place at 2:30 and 7:30 Thursday May 23, 2019 at the Calvary United Church -48 Hawkesville Rd. St Jacobs , ON . I have a surprise special guest opening up for me at the 2:30 show only. I am so excited. The 7:30 show will be fun as well with door prizes at both shows. I will be featuring, my quilts from the beginning of my journey through being a quilt shop owner, teaching samples, thread painted quilts and newer, more modern quilts. Tickets at $5.00 at the door or call 519-291-4709 to reserve.

Map of activities

You can download the schedule of events here.
I extend a special Thanks to the Quilt Festival Board for inviting me as this years trunk show artist.
I hope to see you there!

DIY for Easter, Party Favors

4/13/2019

I'm trying to get ahead of the holiday rush this year and share with you some ideas to DIY for Easter.

Check back this week there will be more ideas anywhere from April 13 all the way up to Easter as I get my DIY"S done! The emphasis is of course easy DIY's given that Easter is only one week away.

So here is the first one, I like to call a "Carrot Treat Party Tote", see all the photos and how to tutorial below:

Carrot Treat Party Tote is filled with chocolates, a great take away, and conversation starter for an Easter party

mmmmmm filled with chocolate!

Supplies Needed to Make One Carrot Treat Party Tote:

2 green squares of fabric 5.5" x 5.5"
2 orange rectangles 7" tall x 5.5" wide
2-16" lengths of green ribbon or cord, 1/2" wide or less
Rotary cutter and ruler
Thread to match your project

How to DIY the Carrot Treat Party Tote:

Fold both of your orange rectangles in 1/2 along the length right sides together.

Measure 1" down from the top right corner while folded as shown above and mark, draw a line from the 1" mark to the left folded corner with a fade away or wash away marking pen and cut on this line with a rotary cutter and ruler.

You will need 2 of these for each carrot

Lay your green squares right side down matching the top edge of the carrot pieces and sew with a 1/4" seam allowance.

Press your carrot tops (green) towards the carrot and top stitch close to the seam on the orange side.

Place carrot pieces right sides together and sew from one side, pivot at the bottom and up the other side. Clip the point. Leave the top open. Use a 1/4" seam allowance.

Press the green portion of the seams open. (This step is important as it helps with the ribbon casing)
Leaving the carrot wrong sides out, fold the green part down matching the raw edge of the top of the green with the seam edge of where the orange and green fabric meet. Press well. See below:

Turn the carrot right sides out and open up the carrot top, sew a line 1/2" from the raw edge of the green fabric. Sew on on the wrong side of the carrot top to start the first line of the ribbon casing and then do a second one about 1/2" away from the other one. Working on the inside (wrong side) makes it much easier to sew. Sew as accurately as you can. See below:

Once you have the two lines sewn, you can pick out the side seam between the casing lines carefully and thread the ribbon/cord through carefully, first one length on one side and the other length on the other side of the carrot top. Use a safety pin to thread the ribbon through. Tie the two ends together as shown.

Press your carrot and get it ready to stuff with treats, pull the ribbon to gather.

Once your fabric is cut these take about 15 minutes to make. I have made 4 so far and will probably make lots more.....

Cute on a table of 4 . Would love to see these also on a large family table.
I hope you enjoyed this easy DIY Easter tutorial.

Have a great Saturday!

This just in ....23 at our Easter dinner and 23 Carrot Easter Treat Bags