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Quilt Concert 2023: Quilting Suggestions

How would you quilt it?

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Quilt Concert 2023: Putting It All Together

Assembling the Quilt Top

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Announcing Quilt Concert 2023: Twinkle Twinkle

Explore Foundation Paper Piecing with this design featuring negative space!

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Patterns and Tutorials

Traditionally and foundation paper pieced quilts with a Modern twist for the contemporary quilter! Check out the latest patterns and tutorials from The (not…

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Classes and Events

Now booking virtual and in person events for your shop or guild!

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How to Pin Baste Your Quilt for Straight Line Quilting

September 29, 2023

Three Quilts You Will Want to See from AQS Grand Rapids

September 22, 2023

Three Quilts You’ll Want to See From the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

September 15, 2023

Do You Want to See My First Quilt Show Vendor Booth?

September 8, 2023

Curtain Call for Quilt Concert 2023!

September 1, 2023

Quilt Concert 2023: Quilting Suggestions

August 25, 2023

Quilt Concert 2023: Putting It All Together

August 18, 2023

Quilt Concert 2023: Block 9

August 11, 2023

Quilt Concert 2023: Block 8

August 4, 2023

Quilt Concert 2023: Block 7

July 28, 2023
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cassandra at The (not so) Dramatic Life My name is Cassandra, and I have been sewing for as long as I can remember. I love looking for inspiration in my surroundings, and my life as a theatrical scenic and costume designer heavily influences my quilt designs.

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Who has a Tutto sewing machine bag? Can you please Who has a Tutto sewing machine bag? Can you please give me a hint as to how the straps tighten? They pull loose with almost no effort which defeats the purpose of using them. #tutto #tuttosewingmachineonwheelscase #tuttosewingcase #tuttosewingmachinecase #tuttosewingmachinebag #sewingonthego #sewingmachinetravel
Have you been eying the Zoo Family Portrait but di Have you been eying the Zoo Family Portrait but didn't want to print all of the foundation paper piecing templates? Good news- The pattern is now available in print for shipping within the United States! (Shipping is even free!) All 67 template pages are printed in color, along with full-color assembly instructions. You can pick up this pattern (and more) in my Etsy shop. The link is in my profile, and a direct pattern link is in my stories today. #quiltpattern #foundationpaperpiecingpattern #foundationpaperpiecing #animalquilt #zoofamilyportraitquilt #zooquilt #koalaquilt #flamingoquilt #turtlequilt #frogquilt #penguinquilt #lionquilt #cockatooquilt #giraffequilt #monkeyquilt #bearquilt #redpandaquilt #kangarooquilt #fppquilt
Once a quilt top is complete, the next big questio Once a quilt top is complete, the next big question is “How do I quilt is?” The possibilities for Quilt Concert 2023 are practically endless, and this week on the blog I'm sharing a few options from edge-to-edge to custom. (Check out the link in my IG bio) #quilting #quiltingdesigns #machinequilting #quiltconcert #quiltconcert2023 #howdoiquiltit #howshouldiquiltit #domesticmachinequilting #longarmmachinequilting #quiltingoptions
You have a few hours left to submit your Quilt Con You have a few hours left to submit your Quilt Concert quilt for a chance to win the grand prizes! Remember to link up an image of your finished quilt on my or @lovinglylissa ‘s blogs for a chance to win. (links in our bios) Thank you to everyone who participated this year by making a quilt, sponsoring a prize, attending the weekly Zoom parties, or cheering us all on from the sidelines! #quiltconcert2023 #quiltconcert #quiltalong #modernquilt #traditionalquilt #moderntraditionalquilt #quilting #quiltcommunity #quiltingcommunity #foundationpaperpiecingpattern #foundationpaperpiecing #quiltpattern #negativespacequilt #samplerquilt
Quilt Concert 2023 is wrapping up, but you still h Quilt Concert 2023 is wrapping up, but you still have time to post a picture of your quilt top for a chance to win some great prizes! Make sure to check out the blog for all the important details! Post your top to Instagram by the end of today (Thursday) for a chance to win the weekly prize provided by @hobbsbatting Once you've done that, head over to the blog to join the link-up for a chance to win one of the grand prizes. You can link to a blog/IG post or post an individual photo- no social media account is necessary! Just make sure to add your link by the end of the day on Monday. #quiltconcert2023 #quiltconcert2023assembly #quiltconcert #foundationpaperpiecing #foundationpaperpiecingpattern #quiltpattern #freequiltpattern #traditionalquiltblock #perpetualmotionquiltblock #quiltalong #sewalong #modernquilt #modernquilting #traditionalquilt #moderntraditionalquilt
Today was Black Cat Appreciation Day, and Salem de Today was Black Cat Appreciation Day, and Salem definitely deserves some recognition. He sees his primary responsibility as patrolling the exterior perimeter of the house, but he also makes time to assist in the studio. Lately he has focused those efforts to assisting with ironing, but he occasionally inspects the long arm as well. #blackcatappreciationday #blackcat #catsonquilts #blackcatsonquilts #catsandquilts #longarmcat #catsonlongarms
Last week I shipped two quilts off to shows with a Last week I shipped two quilts off to shows with a new addition- I added small tracking devices so I always know where the quilts are. Hopefully, this will alleviate my fears about quilt shipping. I stitched each device into a simple pouch using an overlock stitch and presser foot 2A on my BERNINA 770QE PLUS. I then hand-stitched the pouch inside the lower part of a quilt sleeve. In theory the placement shouldn't cause a noticeable bump while the quilt is hanging, but I will see both quilts at their respective shows, so I will be able to see first hand if the placement is an issue. #showquilt #quiltshow #quiltshowprep #quiltshipping #quilttracking #quilting #quilt
It's almost time for MQG members to register for Q It's almost time for MQG members to register for QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh! I’m thrilled to be teaching three different workshops that include both new content and old favorites. What are you hoping to learn this year? Piecing Full Circles (PIE003ThuEve and PIE003Sun): Take your curved seams to the extreme by going full circle! Piecing full circles opens many piecing and fussy cutting opportunities in quilt design. During this workshop, students will use the Classic Curves Ruler to cut and machine-piece complete circles. Students will then create a top for a pillow or mini quilt top that incorporates at least one full circle. Skinny Improv Inserts with Precision (IMP006FriPM and IMP006FriEve): Have you ever wondered how some quilters piece 1/8” wide slivers into their designs? It isn’t as challenging as it looks once you know a few key tips and techniques. This workshop covers how to piece 1/8” wide components while avoiding unwanted shadowing in your pieced seam allowances. Students will then work on incorporating this precision piecing technique into an improvisational design. Foundation Paper Piecing with Irregular Shapes (FPP005): Foundation paper piecing makes for extremely accurate piecing and perfect points, but one of its most exciting uses is the creation of blocks using irregularly shaped components. Blocks and quilts with a wide range of irregular shapes may look complex, but they are easier than they seem once you have experience with a few techniques and tips. In this workshop, students will choose one of three animal patterns to sew in order to practice these techniques. #quiltcon #quiltcon2024 #themqg #modernquilting #quiltshow #quiltingworkshop #quiltingclass #quiltingtogether

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