Showing posts with label quilt pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quilt pattern. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Epic, Ridiculous and AWESOME



I am so inspired by these ladies right now.  It truly makes me believe that we live in the greatest nation ever, where anything is possible and that we are an industry of YES!!  Check out their website and PLEASE watch the little film about how they started...it is awe-inspiring at the very least!

http://www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com/

http://vimeo.com/76730844 - here is the link to the video...

Check them out on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/cottonandsteel

I cannot wait to see their new line!! Woot Woot!!  Who is with me????


Thursday, October 17, 2013

Freezer Paper Applique Class at Liz B. Quilting!


 

Hi Everyone!

I am excited about our class this weekend on Sat Oct 19 from 10am – 4pm.  We are going to learn how to do Applique Quilting using the Freezer Paper Method.  This is a great way to make your applique come out great. 



If you are interested in learning how to Applique or you have tried this method before, but found it hard…I urge you to come to Liz B. Quilting at 2757 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ste 117, Stafford VA 22554 for this class!  Ann Littleton is teaching this class and is a well-known quilting instructor here in Northern Virginia…here is some more information.

This is handwork, so no need to bring your sewing machine...see the supply list below.

About Ann Littleton -

 Ann is a graduate of James Madison University, with a BS in Elementary Education and Speech Pathology.  She’s been married since 1972, to Joe, a former Navy Pilot.  They have 4 grown children.

 Because of Joe’s ever mobile military career, and her commitment to raise “somewhat well adjusted” children,  Ann’s had many interesting part time jobs, including teaching preschool music for 6 years.  They made their final move to Stafford, VA in 2003.

 Ann began quilt design in 1986.  Articles and photographs of her quilts have appeared in various publications. Several quilts have appeared in national exhibits/ shows. As an experienced quilt teacher and speaker, Ann enjoys combining embellishments and vintage design, along with stories of the friendships of women in her quilts, trunk shows/programs, workshops and patterns.

 Ann’s memberships include Quilter’s Unlimited, Virginia Quilt Museum, Quilters Hall of Fame, Old Dominion Appliqué Society, and Baltimore Appliqué Society.  Other interests include premarital counseling, power boating, along with various volunteer activities.

  These are the supplies that you will need:

Beginning Hand Appliqué

Freezer Paper(Inside) Method

Taught by Ann Littleton

SUPPLY LIST

Template plastic (large sheet-at least 11 inches square)

Mini iron--1 inch x 7/8th  inch sole plate(Clover Needlecraft brand)

Fine line Sharpie marker

Mechanical pencil

Water soluble glue stick (Staples brand is good)

Reynolds Wrap brand freezer paper for crafting(at least 18 inches from a roll)

Fabrics: 100% cotton, pre-washed and ironed (make sure the dyes don’t run)

½ yd. background fabric

1 fat quarter(18in X 20in) fabric for circle(vine)

Assorted scraps of fabric for leaves and flower petals

Fine cotton thread to match leaf and petal fabrics, or silk thread (I like YLI #100 silk thread)

Appliqué needles--# 10 straw, milliner’s, or Jean Lyle needles(10A)

Needle threader if needed

Small sharp scissors for cutting fabric

Paper cutting scissors 

Straight pins

Blue painter’s tape

Bring a bag lunch 

Bring all your supplies and come prepared to have fun!

 

 

Sunday, October 13, 2013

More Modern Quilting at Liz B Quilting in Stafford - Pattern Available!

 Here is some more modern quilting at Liz B. Quilting...

Modern Quilting can be recognized by the modular pattern of the blocks, the non traditional placement of the pattern of the blocks and the use of solid or modern print fabric with geometric quilting. 

I am selling this pattern if you are interested...just let me know.

What do you all think about Modern Quilting?

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Christmas in August - A Different Take on an Old Fav!

Christmas in August...

I did this quilt the other day, and I just loved it!  This quilt is for a friend/customer that is for charity, but I am hoping that everyone gets their quilts in for Christmas early : D.

This is a different take on the Double Irish Chain, traditionally the middle blocks are the solid/blenders and the chains are prints, but in this one the middle blocks are a great large print and chains are the blenders/solids. 

I am thinking that I will do a drawing for those who get their Christmas Quilts in early!  You get to put your name in the drawing one time for each quilt that you turn in before Oct 31, 2013.  The winner gets 50% off the quilting on one of their quilts...what do you think?  I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

New Patriotic Table Runner Pattern!

New table runner pattern! If you want the pattern leave me a comment; send an e-mail lizbquilting@hotmail.com.

I made this table runner for a class that I am teaching on Paper Piecing.  I wrote the pattern for the paper piecing part, but if you want the whole pattern just let me know : D. 

Monday, February 4, 2013

Beginning Quilt Class...SUCCESS!!!

I am so excited about how well the beginning quilt class went this weekend!  We have had fun at all the sessions and I have met some really wonderfully fun women, but this weekend...they actually were finishing their quilts and it was awesome!!! 

Everyone's quilts were/are so wonderfully different.  Here is the one I did...


Here is one my students made...


 
I will share more pics when I get them in...this is one other one, but don't have the finished product pic yet...
 
 
 


Monday, December 17, 2012

End of a Wonderful Year & New Stuff for the New Year!

I have to say I have had a WONDERFUL year!  I want to thank everyone who let me quilt for them, who encouraged me on my FB business page, here on my blog and on my website.  I have learned soooo much this year and cannot wait until next year! 

There are endless possibilities next year!  I am looking into new ways to reach new customers, ways to keep in touch with my current customers and ways to help/encourage anyone who is interested in quilting and/or longarm quilting etc. 

I plan on having a beginning quilt class the middle of January...if you are interested you can contact me on my FB Business page, my e-mail:  lizbquilting@hotmail.com, website - Contact Us form, or leave a comment below on this blog. 

I am thinking that we will make a super cute modern style 9 patch...something like the below...
(I got these from Pinterest, so go check them out!) 





Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Just What I Needed...More Quilting!!!


If you read my last post…you know that I am up to my elbows in quilting!  I thought I needed less quilting, but it turns out – I needed more!  As most of my friends and family know – I LOVE the Elm Creek Quilts Novels by Jennifer Chiaverini.  It is a series, but you don’t have to read them in order to enjoy them. 

Jennifer Chiaverini’s newest book comes out today, Oct 30, 2012!!!  I got my hands on it early and started reading it right in the middle of my quilting overload…but I just couldn’t wait, I had to read it!!!  I love these books because I am a quilter and her books are about quilters.  She sets the stories in historic times or at the Elm Creek Quilter’s Camp, but it sounds more like a retreat to me!  

In The Giving Quilt, Jennifer Chiaverini describes a quilter’s camp called Quiltsgiving.  It is a FREE camp where the quilters just have to make quilts (the entire process – longarming as well and as a longarmer…I LOVE it) for the Linus Project.  The Linus Project is nationwide and gives quilts to kids in the community that need them due to dire circumstances in their lives.

The chapters illuminate the characters that are attending the camp and why.  I am not sure if it is the way that Jennifer writes or if all quilters are so similar, but I can relate to almost every character!  The characters are exploring their reasons for giving and find out things about themselves along the way (all the while making beautiful quilts for the Linus Project). 

I found myself relating to Pauline and Micheala the most due to circumstances in my own quilt life, but every quilter/reader will relate to some character in the book!  It is a great read that will keep you turning the pages with the character development and Issues that each quilter faces.  Jennifer Chiaverini's newest book will capture your imagination with the characters and the quilt patterns she features.These books transport the reader to the quilt retreat and make you feel like you are at a retreat too!  Her writing is so good that you can actually make the quilt she features. It makes my imagination go wild picking colors that I would use. This book features the Resolution Block, which I plan to make a quilt with it as soon as possible.  I HIGHLY recommend this book!!!  It is available at Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, Hastings etc. at a reasonable price and worth every penny!!!!   It is a great gift idea for Christmas and Birthdays for the quilter in your life!!! 
Check it out here... http://elmcreek.net/
 
 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The Creative Process...

I am learning more my and more about my creative process.  I loaded this quilt this morning...


I began by loading my standard leaf patterns onto the computer and began fitting them on the quilt and adjusting the size to fit the quilt...and my belly just kept telling me "NO"...   Obviously it doesn't speak English, so I have had to learn to speak "belly or gut" you might say.  I just felt  - kinda sick.  This is my que to either eat a snack or keep trying new patterns until I don't feel sick anymore.  CRAZY huh?

I was consistently putting on swirly leaves and none of them were making me happy, the thread wasn't working either...



when you have a quilt with this many colors you have to use a thread that will either blend to the back or pop out and make a statement (at least that is how I see it).  If I was going to do leaves I would want to do some greens and browns, which would pop, but the leaf patterns I was using weren't "cool" enough to "pop" them.  So, I had to rethink it...I was beginning to think that I was going to have to sleep on it - which I really can't afford to do right now, I have lots of quilts in que right now...then I decided to try a very neutral thread in a geometric pattern




 and I believe I found the plan that made my "belly/gut" calm down and be happy...

I'll post the completed quilt tomorrow - so you can tell me what you think : D.

As promised, here is the finished product...



Whatcha think???  

Sunday, April 29, 2012

A New Baby Blanket...

So, I was inspired to make a new baby blanket...I don't really like the exact way it came out, but I think I am on to something.  I think with a few tweaks it might be something that I can do as a pttern for others.  If you see any tweaks that are necessary please comment!  Here is the pictures...let me know.


These are Timeless Treasures fabrics.  I am not sure how I am going to quilt bit, but I think it will make all the difference.  However, I do like how the pink outside borders and the white outside borders cross eachother and bounce back up it reminds me of pong...back in the Atari days : D.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

A New Look for the Blog

Hi All,
Doing some spring cleaning on the blog...I added some great stuff...check the link to my photo gallery, I created on Smilebox; check out my google recommend button (and feel free to recommend my site : D). Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think about the new look. : D.



This is a sneak peak of a new quilt I am putting together for sale at the Gourmet Cottage here in Stafford, VA at 60 Susa Drive - behind the Post Office on Rt. 1 in Stafford. 

Saturday, March 17, 2012

My Baby Quilts on Sale at Cottage Gourmet in Stafford, VA!

Hi All!!!  I am soooo excited my baby quilts are now for sale at Cottage Gourmet, 60 Susa Drive, Ste 123, Stafford, Virginia, http://www.gourmet-cottage.com/default.aspx!  My friend and owner of the Cottage Gourmet, Lori Haase has decided to carry my quilts in her store.  I have two baby quilts ready for sale now and plan to have 3 quilt s of different sizes soon! 

These two quilts are my own designs.  I am hoping to have the patterns written up and available for free on my website soon.  I think these will make great quilts for gifts or for your baby/grandbaby  -  the contrast is subtle enough to not be overwhelming, but has enough contrast to stay interesting for tummy time. 

Here are some pics of the quilts taken by my girl Mariah Strickland of Classy Clicks by Sassy Chicks Photography https://www.facebook.com/ClassyClicksbySassyChicks?sk=wall&filter=12  : D.  Stop by Cottage Gourmet soon and check them out!!!!


Thursday, March 8, 2012

FREE Book Giveaway!!! Still All Scrapped Out by Penni Domikis

Whooo hooo!!!  I am so thrilled to be giving away the new book by Penni Domikis!!!  Her new book is called Still All Scrapped Out and it is marvelous!!! (I know beause I quilted the quilts in the book : D).  Penni's style is very conversational and easy to follow, I know this because I have her first book and made the quilts.  However, the best of all is that the patterns use your scraps!!  Who isn't looking for something to do with their scraps????  To enter go to my website:  www.lizbquilting.com and sign the guestbook.  I will do the drawing on March 15, 2012 and announce the winner as well as send out an e-mail to everyone.  For more info on the book and Penni go to www.cabininthewoodsquilters.com  and check it out!

Here is what the cover looks like !

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

AWESOME Quilts Get Awesome Stitching!

I recently got to stitch for a really great friend of mine.  She makes the most beautiful quilts - so I LOVE to quilt them!!!  She likes tight quilts with smaller stictches and smaller patterns - in other words lots of stitching.  Here they are...

The first was a black, red and tan that we decided to do black thread with a fern quilting pattern...


This one is also on my website...www.lizbquilting.com

The next one was a batik one with circles in squares quilt pattern that we decided to do a variagated pink/purple shiny thread in a fern/fan quilting pattern  (I LOVE it !!!)



This one is made out of Fairy Dust fabrics in a pretty geometric pattern...Alicia wanted roundy pattern with movement - so she picked this one (out of the few that I sent to her for this quilt). I think it came out GREAT!!!


Thursday, February 23, 2012

New Modern Quilt - LOVE IT

Here is a new quilt that I just longarmed.  I just love it!  I LOVE the colors, the pattern etc.  I am going to try one of these very soon.  My customer/friend who made this - did it without a pattern. Check it out!  I am really hoping that she enters it in the upcoming Modern Quilt Guild Show.  Yeah!!!