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…
Now that the placemat is all sewn together it’s time to do some quilting. Some people love the piecing process of a quilt while others prefer the quilting stage. I enjoy the whole process and love to see how the piece changes as each step is completed. I thought about…
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…
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…
Razzle and Dazzle – oh my!! As soon as I saw the weight and colors of the Razzle and Dazzle threads, I knew that I wanted to try using them for felted wool applique. I didn’t have a project in mind yet, I just wanted to see how they worked…