Wonderfil Threads Making a Back Porch Pillow with WonderFil Threads by Christine Baker July 29, 2014 by Christine Baker July 29, 2014 Selecting the fabrics Usually when I make a quilt, the last thing I select is the thread, and I pick it to match or contrast the fabrics in the finished quilt top. Today, since I have a limited numbers of colors of WonderFil threads to choose from, I’m working backwards. I really … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Wonderfil Threads Experimental Embroidery with WonderFil Threads by Christine Baker July 28, 2014 by Christine Baker July 28, 2014 Handwork and the train Like I said the last time I was blogging, I always like to take along a project to work on when I go on vacation. A few weeks ago, my husband, Mike and I took the train to Halifax and back. What a wonderfully relaxing way … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Wonderfil Threads The Finishing Touches – Binding a Quilt and the Table Runner by Christine Baker June 27, 2014 by Christine Baker June 27, 2014 Trimming and binding a quilt and the table runner Now that it’s the end of the week and my hand stitching and machine quilting are all finished. I now need to add thefinishing touches by trimming and binding a quilt in general and the table runner. Here are the steps … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Wonderfil Threads Machine Quilting with Spagetti and Fruitti Threads by Christine Baker June 26, 2014 by Christine Baker June 26, 2014 Quilting with my WonderFil threads My skinny table runner is all hand stitched, now I just have to do some machine quilting with Spagettiand Fruittithreads. As I have a longarm quilting machine, I do a lot of machine quilting for myself and for a few customers. I tend to use … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Wonderfil Threads Fusible Applique with Razzle and Dazzle Threads by Christine Baker June 25, 2014 by Christine Baker June 25, 2014 After yesterday’s success with my wool applique experiment I was itching to try out fusible applique with Razzle and Dazzle threads. Fusible applique is more accessible than felted wool applique, because cotton fabrics and fusible web are more readily available than felted wools. As a result, more quilters are familiar … FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
