thread painting

Four Seasons Table Topper

This bright, appliqued table topper, made for every season, is one of my favorite patterns we published on QUILTsocial. This project depicts winter, spring, summer, and fall scenes in one 26” [66cm] circle. Fusible applique, decorative stitching, and a little extra batting add texture throughout. Download the free pattern here.…

Read more

Step 3 – how to machine trapunto for added dimension

Welcome back. Yesterday was a busy day trimming the lovely Heron panel from the Artisan Spirit Water Garden, ironing the Sulky stabilizer in place, and using SCHMETZ needles and Gütermann thread to construct and attach borders to the panel. Today I’ll use Sulky thread, SCHMETZ needles and Fairfield batting to add extra dimension to our panel with easy machine trapunto. You may remember…

Read more