toscana fabrics

3 strip widths of fabric make a modern Log Cabin block

A couple of weeks ago I received a wonderful collection of fabrics from Northcott. These fabrics are from the Artisan Spirit Shimmer and Shimmer Echoes collections in the Peacock colorway. Be sure to check out the Northcott website to see the other colorways that are available in these collections. The…

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Using fusible applique to make an art quilt

Dabbling in art quilting I love looking through magazines and going to quilt shows to see new and innovative quilting designs and lately I’ve been drawn more and more to art quilts. The techniques used can be so different and the results just amazing! I’ve tried some surface design using…

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Using photos for quilting inspiration

Picking fabrics for a quilt When Northcott Fabrics asked me to use three of their lines to create one project, I was very excited but quickly realized that there were A LOT of different fabrics to pick from and the possibilities were a bit overwhelming. The Toscana line itself had 135…

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