Elaine Theriault

Elaine Theriault is a teacher, writer and pattern designer who is completely obsessed with quilting. Elaine’s Tech Tips column (originally published in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine) is now available online in e-book format at QUILTsocial.com.

When not quilting, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Lexi and Murphy, or can be found cycling across the country. Her blog is crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.com.

Monogrammed Applique

The Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Royale is such an impressive sewing machine. My head is buzzing with all kinds of projects I want to start and others I want to finish up. Let’s face it, I don’t need to start new projects so I’m trying to find creative ways to…

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Sewing Techniques

Today, we are going to try some sewing techniques. Look at how easy it is to sew everything and anything on the Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Royale sewing machine! Since most of my sewing is related to quilting techniques, I often find myself at a loss when it’s time to…

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Sewing with the Designer Ruby Royale

What do you think so far? I know, the Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Royale is an exciting sewing machine! I wonder if I’ve been naughty or nice and if someone would consider bringing one to my door that I could keep. I’d love to be sewing with the Ruby Royale…

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