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Batty for Bargello?

9/11/2023

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Join me this week on www.quiltsocial.com when I talk all about the composition for a Bargello Table Runner with Fabric Creations Cotton, Gütermann Thread, Best Press, HeatnBond and more! It's reversible with bat appliques on the back.  There is a free Bat applique pattern for download.  I'll talk all about fabric selection and how to use this technique to design a quilt as well all week Sept 11-15th on Quiltsocial.  A free tutorial for you to get ready for Halloween.
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Have a great week and follow along!
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Painting on fabric is fun with Monte Marte paint sticks (free pattern)

5/12/2023

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Have you Baked Someone Happy lately? To me baking means sharing, caring & it has the added bonus of  bringing happiness to my friends & family.  How about this slogan on a cute apron? Join me today at www.quiltsocial.com when I discuss how to place the "Bake Someone Happy" design on an apron with Mont Marte Paint Sticks & art supplies. The pattern is a free download, check out Painting on fabric is fun with Monte Marte paint sticks blog post to get the free pattern designed right here in my studio. 
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Robin wearing her Bake someone Happy apron
Thanks for following along all week with my posts as guest blogger at www.quiltsocial.com . Have a great weekend & Bake Someone Happy!😊❤️🍰
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Design, color & stitch a beach tote with Mont Marte (free tutorial)

5/11/2023

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Today at www.quiltsocial.com, I'll show you how to embellish a cute pre- made beach tote with the Mont Marte Fabric Art Set . The canvas tote is included in the set making this project so easy! Check out the free tutorial here.
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Getting the supplies lined up ready set go!
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The beach tote, I hope there's lots of fun in the sun this summer!
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Free motion stitching on a DIY lampshade cover- Part 3

5/10/2023

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Today if the last day of the tutorial all about recovering a lampshade with Mont Marte fabric paints at www.quiltsocial.com.  I'll be discussing how I outlined each of the designs on the lampshade with free motion stitching.  The free motion  stitching really makes the floral designs come to life. Check out the post and be sure to comment below & let me know what you think and/or leave me any questions you may have.
​Tomorrow, I am embellishing the easiest tote ever at QUILTsocial as well so check back often to see what I am up to with these amazing fabric paints. 
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Starting the free motion stitching process
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The outlines free motion stitches in black (Gütermann Thread) , really show off the designs & fabric paint
Happy Wednesday!
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Getting creative with Mont Marte fabric paints & a lampshade -Part 2

5/9/2023

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Happy Tuesday, Do you have an old lampshade that screaming "recover me"?  If so head on over to www.quiltsocial.com to look at my blog post Getting creative with Mont Marte fabric paints & a lampshade- Part 2.  This is a creative look at how to recover a lampshade and it could be very customizable with any design or theme your creative mind can think of.

It was so much fun to paint with these paints, they are bold, non bleeding, gorgeous colours and oh so easy to work with on fabric.

Check this post out and don't forget to leave me a comment below the post. Have a great day! 
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Painting the lampshade fabric with Monte Marte Fabric Paints
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Recover a Lampshade with Fabric Paint!

5/8/2023

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This week at QUILTsocial , I am explaining how I used Mont Marte Fabric Paint and art supplies to recover a lampshade.
The title is of the blog post is: Recovering a lampshade with Mont Mart art supplies- Part 1, Part 2 & 3 will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

It is a technique I have never used before but the paint is really awesome and the recovering process worked! There is also a video tutorial showing you how to recover a lampshade with fabric included in this post. Be sure to watch so you can Reduce, Reuse Recycle. The post is here at www.quiltsocial.com
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Happy Monday, Enjoy the blog post and I encourage you to comment or ask any questions you may have. 😊🌷
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Make It Modern with QUILTsocial

4/12/2021

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Need to freshen up your table decor or take away any pandemic blues with a gorgeous table runner? This series of blog posts is for you!  I hope you will follow along and enjoy here.
All this week from April 12-16 I'll be guest blogging and sharing how to make HRT's (Half Rectangle Triangles) at www.quiltsocial.com
I'm going to be demonstrating with some very nice fabric and notions as shown below.  
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Stay busy, don't let this pandemic get you down, have a great week and Happy Monday!
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Unboxing Some Great Sewing Notions!

4/8/2021

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OMGee this is my first video, go easy on me!!
Next week I'm guest blogging at QUILTsocial   If you have never tried an HRT or want to try something new, then this is the blog post for you..
​Below also is a pic of the table runner made from the gorgeous Fabric Creations Cotton Fabric I will be discussing.
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Hope you are having a great week and join me April 12-16  here.
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Making Quilt Labels with Sulky Transfer Pens Today!

9/17/2020

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Happy Thursday, Today at www.quiltsocial.com I'm working with Sulky Transfer Pens to show you how to make creative labels for your quilts.  So easy and lots of possibilities!  Check it out here and see my label and quilted inspiration below:
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Label made with Sulky Transfer Pens for a quilt sample made for a beginners class.
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Quilted Inspiration beginners 8 pointed star!
...and there you have it, check out my blog post at www.quiltsocial.com for how to make the quilt labels and the Sulky  Transfer Pens can help you with any graphics on any crafting art or quilting project.

​Have a great day!🍁

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Make a Quilt Label with Fabric Fun Markers

9/16/2020

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Happy Wednesday! Today @  www,quiltsocial.com, I'll be demonstrating  how easy, fun and creative  it is to use Fabric Fun Markers to make a quilt label. These markers are duo tipped  for fine or wide lettering and drawing and permanent, yay! Love the vivid colours and you can use them to make an entire quilt as I did.  See photos below:
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Fabric Fun Markers packaged in 10 (Classic Colours) & 10 (neon/bright)
My quilted inspiration, done with Fabric Fun Markers!
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Zen Doodle Quilt done with Fun Fabric Markers.
The label made for this quilt:
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I encourage you to look at the tutorial here and consider getting your hands on these markers at your local sewing retailer, it will open up a world of possibilities for you.!
Have a great day, the sun is shining in Waterloo🍁

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