Greetings and Welcome to
Christmas in September !!
Christmas in September !!
If you've been following along on Instagram and/or Facebook you know I've been working on a surprise using the awesome Chickadees and Berries Fabric Panel by Jackie Robinson for Benartex.
I'm excited to share my creation with you today on the Bear Creek Quilting Company Blog.
I'm excited to share my creation with you today on the Bear Creek Quilting Company Blog.
The neat thing about this fabric panel and tutorial is that, with just one panel and a bit of yardage, you can make a beautiful coordinating Christmas Gift Trio that includes a wall hanging, a table runner, and a set of 4 coasters.
Share it with someone you love or keep it for yourself. Either way - it's really charming!
Share it with someone you love or keep it for yourself. Either way - it's really charming!
This is the wall hanging we'll be making:
And the table runner and coasters:
As always, I had a blast free motion quilting the Trio using my Aurifil 50Wt Mako Cotton thread and including some decorative top stitching with Aurifil 12Wt Mako Cotton... Oh! The joys of having a growing stash of Aurifil thread.
Maybe you've heard me encourage others to use panels for practicing and enhancing their free motion quilting (FMQ) skills -- this tutorial and trio is a great place to start. It doesn't matter if you're quilting on your domestic machine or just learning a long-arm... practice makes perfect.
A panel allows you to play and learn and grow your skills with little investment in time or money. Also, when you're done stitching, you have a sweet gift to give to someone you love or donate to a charity organization. It's a win-win situation.
On the Bear Creek Quilting Company blog - I share the fabric requirements and a step by step process for preparing the Christmas Gift Trio that uses this *beautiful* panel.
But, before you run off to the Bear Creek blog to see the step by step tutorial, let me share a few FMQ images and tips.
I pieced, quilted and finished the Trio on my home machine -- a Janome Horizon (7700).
The quilting process is always the most fun for me - I love scrutinizing the fabric and thinking about where and how the piece will be used to help determine how to quilt it. If the fabric is really busy, often the quilting details won't even be noticed -- keep that in mind when you're deciding how to quilt busy fabrics.
On this particular panel - much of the quilting design came from studying and listening to the fabric.
Enjoy these close-up images and tips:
I used Aurifil 12 Wt to avoid
Stitching in the Ditch:
Often, before free motion quilting a pieced quilt, I will stitch the seams in the ditch to stabilize the quilt (domestic machine quilting). With this particular piece I decided to stitch outside of the ditch with Aurifil 12 Wt thread.
Don't you just LOVE the texture and sheen the Aurifil 12Wt thread provides -- a beautiful decorative element to the overall quilting...
Don't you just LOVE the texture and sheen the Aurifil 12Wt thread provides -- a beautiful decorative element to the overall quilting...
Keep these things in mind when top stitching with Aurifil 12 Wt thread:
- Use a 90/14 needle
- Use Aurifil 50Wt thread in the bobbin
- Take advantage of your machine Walking or Even-Feed Foot
- Choose thread colors that complement the fabric
- Set your stitch length higher than normal
To top stitch with 12Wt Aurifil thread, I set my Janome straight stitch to 3.0 or higher and took smaller stitches at the beginning and end to "tie-off".
It gives such a wonderful accent:
Once done stabilizing the quilt sandwich I'm ready to begin stitching with a finer weight thread.
Aurifil 50Wt is my go-to cotton
thread for Free Motion Quilting!
Aurifil 50Wt is my go-to cotton
thread for Free Motion Quilting!
On this particular piece, I LOVE the way Aurifil #5001 made the panel shimmer!!
I free motion quilted around every bird and nearly all the leaves and berries -- what great FMQ practice!
If the panel has a subject that I want to highlight with movement, I almost always use echo stitching to do this. Echoing involves quilting around the original subject several times in even (or not so even) increments. For the Chickadee -- it added beauty and movement.
Try it out yourself - sew much fun!
Try it out yourself - sew much fun!
On the table runner quilting, the background in the panel fabric was perfect for stitching little mini C's or swirls.
If you were following along on my Instagram feed -- this is what I shared.
Notice how the quilt design was actually inspired by the fabric background.
It's good to let the fabric speak to you -- quiet your mind so you can hear.
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If you were following along on my Instagram feed -- this is what I shared.
Notice how the quilt design was actually inspired by the fabric background.
It's good to let the fabric speak to you -- quiet your mind so you can hear.
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Let's talk Free Motion Feathers:
Often when I quilt feathers I use a air or water soluble pen or a Clover Hera Marker to mark the feather spine.
With this panel the pine boughs were screaming "Quilt me with feathers!".
Never pass-up an opportunity to quilt feathers!
Mark the feather spines:
With this panel the pine boughs were screaming "Quilt me with feathers!".
Never pass-up an opportunity to quilt feathers!
Mark the feather spines:
To begin quilting a feather I always start with a pearl or paisley at the bottom of the spine. Now work up one side of the spine, creating "bump-back" feathers as you go and remembering to make rounded plumes as best you can. After I've stitched one side, I use the spine to travel back to the beginning and work up the other side of the feather.
Once you get a rhythm going they are so fun!!
I don't fuss too much with perfecting feathers -- I just have fun!
*** Note: 10/18/15 ***
I've recorded two Curled Feather videos for your learning pleasure.
Click here to watch the stitched version.
Click here to watch the "practice on paper" version
Have fun with it!!!
And thank you for subscribing to my channel: Redbird Quilt Co. YouTube
Once you get a rhythm going they are so fun!!
I don't fuss too much with perfecting feathers -- I just have fun!
*** Note: 10/18/15 ***
I've recorded two Curled Feather videos for your learning pleasure.
Click here to watch the stitched version.
Click here to watch the "practice on paper" version
Have fun with it!!!
And thank you for subscribing to my channel: Redbird Quilt Co. YouTube
On this particular piece, filling the negative space with echo quilting seemed appropriate.
On the smaller sections of the wall hanging I let the fabric speak to me.
I quilted those wispy lines that were already printed on the fabric - love it!
On the table runner -- I quilted little C's or mini swirls in the panel ends and decided to practice feathers on the Cream/Red center. The Cream/Red Scroll fabric is beautiful and can really stand on its own. Quilting feathers or any motif here is great practice because no-one can see your mistakes ;)
Winding down... so you've seen all sorts of detail images and read fun quilting tips -- if you still have questions about the Trio feel free to leave me a comment (include your email) and I'll be sure to get back to you...
To close and before the Giveaway details are revealed -- No quilt is complete without a photo-shoot at the lake...
We love our summertime cottage, the water, the air, the neighborhood -- and especially the view.
Table Runner
Wall Hanging
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How would YOU like to win a collection - that's right, 12 Spools of Aurifil 12Wt Cotton thread. This particular designer collection was chosen by Victoria Findlay Wolfe and is called "Fresh Modern and Timeless". The colors are amazingly beautiful and I KNOW you'll be thrilled to top stitch or hand stitch with this lovely collection of threads!
Also, you can't practice your Free Motion Quilting on this Trio unless you have the fabric. The generous Bear Creek Quilting Company added a Chickadees and Berries Christmas Trio Fabric Kit to the giveaway mix. Yes! You'll win the exact kit I used to prepare the Christmas Trio - woohoo!
For a chance to enter the giveaway -- jump on over to the Bear Creek Quilting Company blog, check out the Chickadees and Berries Christmas Trio Tutorial, and leave a comment there letting them know what part of the Trio you liked best and why.
When you return here -- leave me a comment too-- any comment at all.
Please be sure I have a way to reach you - NoReply bloggers, leave an email address.
(It breaks my heart when I have a winner with no way to reach them)
The Giveaway is open through end of day Sunday, September 27th and a winner will be announced Monday evening, September 28th.
Entries are open to ALL participants - We love our International followers too!
Here are some extra entries if you so choose:
Please let our sponsors know how much you appreciate them by "Liking" or leaving a comment for them on Facebook.
Aurifil shares inspiration daily including awesome projects, tutorials and events.
and the
Bear Creek Quilting Company shares the latest fabrics and lots of fun!
Leave me an extra comment if you follow one or both!
As always -- I appreciate your support.
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On the smaller sections of the wall hanging I let the fabric speak to me.
I quilted those wispy lines that were already printed on the fabric - love it!
On the table runner -- I quilted little C's or mini swirls in the panel ends and decided to practice feathers on the Cream/Red center. The Cream/Red Scroll fabric is beautiful and can really stand on its own. Quilting feathers or any motif here is great practice because no-one can see your mistakes ;)
Winding down... so you've seen all sorts of detail images and read fun quilting tips -- if you still have questions about the Trio feel free to leave me a comment (include your email) and I'll be sure to get back to you...
To close and before the Giveaway details are revealed -- No quilt is complete without a photo-shoot at the lake...
We love our summertime cottage, the water, the air, the neighborhood -- and especially the view.
Table Runner
Wall Hanging
Its a Giveaway!!! ** CLOSED **
Now for the fun part -- the wonderful folks at Aurifil thread and the Bear Creek Quilting Company have sponsored a giveaway for one lucky winner!Also, you can't practice your Free Motion Quilting on this Trio unless you have the fabric. The generous Bear Creek Quilting Company added a Chickadees and Berries Christmas Trio Fabric Kit to the giveaway mix. Yes! You'll win the exact kit I used to prepare the Christmas Trio - woohoo!
For a chance to enter the giveaway -- jump on over to the Bear Creek Quilting Company blog, check out the Chickadees and Berries Christmas Trio Tutorial, and leave a comment there letting them know what part of the Trio you liked best and why.
When you return here -- leave me a comment too-- any comment at all.
Please be sure I have a way to reach you - NoReply bloggers, leave an email address.
(It breaks my heart when I have a winner with no way to reach them)
The Giveaway is open through end of day Sunday, September 27th and a winner will be announced Monday evening, September 28th.
Entries are open to ALL participants - We love our International followers too!
Here are some extra entries if you so choose:
Please let our sponsors know how much you appreciate them by "Liking" or leaving a comment for them on Facebook.
Aurifil shares inspiration daily including awesome projects, tutorials and events.
and the
Bear Creek Quilting Company shares the latest fabrics and lots of fun!
Leave me an extra comment if you follow one or both!
As always -- I appreciate your support.
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If you love to Free Motion Quilting consider joining my Facebook Community Group
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I share quilting related
videos on my YouTube Channel
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and I share other tutorials and patterns
on My Tutorials (above) and
and on my Craftsy page...
Have a blessed week all -- Happy Quilting!!
Karen
Oh, Karen, they are beautiful. Your quilting is lovely and compliments the pieces beautifully. I must try the Aurifil 12wt when I need to place another order.
ReplyDeleteI thought sure that I was already following you on Instagram ... Well, I remedied that immediately. I am gathering the courage to advance to machine quilting ... and have filed away your tips. Not that I ever expect to do as well as you do. Ha!
ReplyDeleteOMG what a wonderful tuto and quilting !
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tips on the quilting process too....your feathers are divine! I checked out the Bear Creek blog and marked it....excellent go along with this. I love this fabric line and will be looking to pick this panel up to use. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil XXX and Bear Creek .
ReplyDeleteYour advice to use a panel to practice FMQ is excellent, and this panel would be perfect for me to practice on because I just love wild birds and winter! I appreciate your showing us your method. You've inspired me to try my hand at feathers!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is beautiful and I love using panels.
ReplyDeleteyour quilting is always so lovely-you always inspire me to try thank you for the awesome giveaway
ReplyDeleteI have liked Aurifil and Bear Creek on Facebook and I have left a comment on Bear Creeks tutorial post-awesome tutorial too thanks again
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual, Karen. Love the quilting. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteI am a Bear Creek Quilting follower. Thanks again
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love how you break down the quilting and make it look actually do-able! This is a darling giveaway, thank you!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I've "liked" both companies on facebook and left a little comment, too! :)
ReplyDeleteKaren you've done it again - simply beautiful! (Over on the Bear Creek site I mentioned (what I think is) the Mackenzie Childs pottery. You've got great taste!
ReplyDeleteYou have once again done your amazing free-motion quilting. And the fabric panel is beyond adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting accents this panel so well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
I like Bear Creek on FB.
ReplyDeleteOne more time, Karen, you've blown me away! All I can say is,"WOW!"
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Your work is spectacular!! I would love to experiment with free motion quilting and only because you have inspired me with excellent ideas!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteVery informative tutorial - thank you!
ReplyDeleteI like Aurifil on FB! Truth be told, it is my go-to thread for my sewing machine!!
ReplyDeleteI like Bear Creek Quilting Company on FB and also receive their emails.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is beautiful! I especially love the quilting with the 12 wt! I am going to try that soon. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy Janome manual is filled with notes and suggestions that you have shared so that my machine quilting can aspire to your level. Thank you for sharing so much useful information. Aurifil and your fabric selections are the best.
ReplyDeleteVery thorough tutorial to get me started! Panels are a fantastic idea as a place to begin. carolann427@aol.com
ReplyDeleteLove your tutorial -- it is very detailed!!! I love the idea of using panels to practice quilting!!! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial. I follow both you and Bear creek. What a nice giveaway. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much for your Tutorial!! Special help for those of use new to FMQ! Your Trio is GORGEOUS!!!! (Thanks too, for chance to win!)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a bird lover. I want to try quilting feathers. You made it seem easy
ReplyDeleteSue G: As I am totally self taught, and sort of a newbie, I never realized that a thread would make such a difference! Thanks for getting me to step outside the box and try something new! sguday@shaw.ca
ReplyDeleteLove the feathers in the quilting a d the little c's. The 12wt thread looks beautiful. Love the quilting ideas and how you chose them thanks for the giveaway chnce
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial on quilting a panel. I'll have to try the Aurifil 12 thread for sure.
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil on FB.
ReplyDeleteLove my Aurifil thread but have only tried the 50. What a great project and tutorial to try the 12's
ReplyDeleteYour quilting really makes these panels more beautiful. Really lovely work! Thank you for the tutorial and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is lovely — I'm crazy about feathers!
ReplyDeleteWe can tell you always have fun with the quilting. Very pretty and I love that 12 weight thread too - really stands out :)
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is beautiful and enhances the panel. It is also a lovely panel. Thanks for the close up shots.
ReplyDeleteI like Aurifil all over social media!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is so beautiful. I love Aurifil but haven't tried the heavier weight for quilting--it looks great!
ReplyDeleteI follow both Aurifil and BC on FB and have "liked" them both!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thanks got the FMQ tips.
ReplyDeleteDonna G. I have never used the 12 weight thread..beautiful …need to give this a try..great instructions!
ReplyDeletegerken4@juno.com
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for this amazing and inspiring tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI love your Trio, and as I write on the comment There, especially the wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteI follow everybody, on every social media possible!! I'm a huge fan
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous tutorials! Great pics and detailed instructions! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful and inspirational. Last year I tried FMQ for the first time and didn't do so well. Your pictures and clear descriptions inspire me to try again. Also, I love following you on Bloglovin' and have added to my Facebook follows of the blog and companies. My FB is pretty much quilting and sewing feeds -- much better than politics and food :D
ReplyDeleteWow! you sure brought this wonderful fabric to life with your quilting! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour tutorial over on Bear Creek was fantastic and love your wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteI follow both Aurifil and Bear Creek on FB
ReplyDeleteLove the wall hanging, so beautiful. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhere do I begin . . . I loved this post! Thanks for the tips on using 12 weight thread and for all the eye candy. I've been hesitant to try the 12 weight because the quilting, and my mistakes, would be so obvious. But you have inspired me to do it. Your work is absolutely gorgeous. can't wait to see your video. I subscribed to to your Youtube posts. Thank you Karen.
ReplyDeleteI like Aurifil and Bear Creek on Facebook. Thanks again Karen and thanks to your great sponsors!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I just admire you quilting. It is wonderful. I love how you quilted around the birds. I am a bird lover so it would be great to win. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI do like Aurifil and Bear Creek on facebook.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting! Thank you for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin, and Bear Creek and Aurifil on FB
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is so inspiring. I plan to use that little swirl design soon. Thanks for showing the doodle for it. I'm also practicing my feathers to make the curvier.
ReplyDeleteThanks you for the detailed tutorial! I love being able to see the stitching and the way the thread shines on this quilt!
ReplyDeleteSandy A
scotty4me39 (at) yahoo :dot: com
I also follow both Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilts on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteSandy A
scotty4me39 (at) yahoo :dot: com
I get your posts on FB and also get you emails.
ReplyDeleteI love your tutorials. Free Motion Quilting has always terrified me. But I love the idea of using a panel. I also follow Aurifill and Bear Creek Quilts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I only wish I was half as good as you when it comes to quilting. Thanks for inspiring us.
ReplyDeleteI already follow Bear Creek on FB under Rina Mason
ReplyDeleteAlso follow Aurifil on FB.
ReplyDeleteSuch talent! Beautiful design and technique!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for all the details about your FMQ.
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway
ReplyDeleteSushikrazy@hotmail.com
I love the way you quilted the panel. It reminds me that I have a Christmas panel of something that I bought a couple years ago. I need to find it and finish it. You have inspired me!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this stunning tutorial. I love chickadees and I love the work you put into this piece.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea to use a panel to practice FMQ! Your quilting is stunning. Knowing that you did this on your Horizon 7700 gives me hope that I can learn this, too (on my Horizon)! I subscribed to your YouTube channel and asked to join your FB group. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and talent!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Even if I don't win I have a panel that I've been trying to figure out how to use in a quilt. You have inspired me to use it a wall hanging instead. Now to find the right thread colors for the FMQ practice.
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil on facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou always make the most beautiful quilts. I love your quilting and those cute chickadees.
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil and Bear Creek on FB.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
What a beautiful panel. I love Chickadees!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
Peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial...you make it look so easy! Beautiful panel! Chickadees are one of my favorite birds. If I am busy and forget to fill up my feeders, they will let me know that they are not happy. They will wait very close by and chirp like crazy while I fill them up. Sometimes I think I can feed them right out of my hand because they get so close.
ReplyDeleteI like and follow both Aurifil and Beer Creek on FB!
ReplyDeleteYour blog about your technique was great. I think I can actually practice these stitches and feel good about the results. Thanks. Looking forward to the feathers video. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I absolutely love how you finished these projects. Your tutorials are so detailed and easy to follow. The addition of the top-stitching and your free-motion quilting adds the perfect finish. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletelin.web.28 at gmail dot com
So very beautiful. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI follow both Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting Company on Facebook.
ReplyDeletelin.web.28 at gmail dot com
I like the Bear Creek Quilting Company on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI love Aurifil thread and liked their Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful tips...love aurifil and you quilting too,will follow your tips for sure in my next project
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you can get several projects out of the one panel. sjvonfumetti at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI follow on BlogLovin. sjvonfumetti at yahoo dot com (Sew Very Sherry)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial on the FMQ. Nice Wallhanging.
ReplyDeleteWow, the level of detail on these projects is amazing. I aspire to create something half as good as this one day!
ReplyDeleteIain.ross30 at gmail dot com
This is the most beautiful panel I've ever seen. And the quilting is SO amazing. I've been truly inspired by your tutorial and post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous creation and great tutorial. I love chickadees, and with your tutorial, this is going to be a wall hanging that I'be got to make and keep for myself...no giving this one away!! Fantastic job, Karen!!! Mparry1001@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous creation and great tutorial. I love chickadees, and with your tutorial, this is going to be a wall hanging that I'be got to make and keep for myself...no giving this one away!! Fantastic job, Karen!!! Mparry1001@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting and great idea to break up the panel into 3 different projects! I also love the idea of using a panel as a practice piece for quilting- after piecing a quilt sometimes I'm afraid to quilt it, this would get me some practice without investing a lot of time in piecing. Thanks! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteawesome job you have an amazing talent.
ReplyDeleteerin2470@hotmail.com
Thanks for the great tutorial on how to quilt this beautiful trio. I never know what to do with panels and this is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI follow Bear Creek Quilting Company on FB and their blog.
ReplyDeleteAlso following Aurifil on FB.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the 'mini tut'. I have been struggling with FMQ and usually just go back to meandering. The way you explained this, I am starting to understand. Just beautiful! L
ReplyDeleteI am anxious to try some of your great ideas for quilting. You make it sound so doable! Love that wall hanging. ray.joan.hanson@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove those chickadees.
ReplyDeleteHI Karen, Wow, beautiful. Thanks for the detailed explanation of quilting the panel. Panels are a great way to practice and learn free-motion quilting designs. I already follow on Instagram. I am looking forward to following on Youtube and Facebook. Thanks for sharing you quilting knowledge with us. Dena dena@livingwaterquilter.com
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful, thank you for sharing. dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI like both Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting on Facebook. dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil on Facebook and Bear Creek Quilting on Facebook. Your tutorial is awesome - so well written thank you.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
this thread looks so awesome. I'm not all that familiar with it, would be fun to try. Thanks for the chance.....
ReplyDeleteSorry forgot to leave my email: sewfabrics@outlook.com
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work! Your quilting is so great.
Thank you for such a great easy to follow tutorial - I love the wallhanging.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
I follow Aurifil on Facebook.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
Awesome quilting!
ReplyDeleteLove your tutorial, but especially the tips for top stitching with 12 wt thread. Your quilting is really wonderful and I hope to incorporate some of your style in my own. Hope I win the project. I have some cross-stitched Christmas chickadees that would look perfect with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice about needle size ane stitch length when using the heavier Aurifil thread.
ReplyDeleteI am just loving the chickadees! They are so festive and fun!
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I follow both on facebook.
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Thanks for the step by step tutorial, you've covered all the bases! I have only used Aurifil 12 wt once, I love the look of it. Next time I will increase my stitch length. Thanks for the giveaway! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
ReplyDeleteI follow both Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting on Facebook. jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
ReplyDeleteI like Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting Co. on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteWow, just beautiful! All your bird and berry projects are projects that I want to do!
ReplyDeleteI get Bear Creek Quiltingsnewsletter and follow Aurafil on Feedly
ReplyDeleteLove Aurifil! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI really, really appreciate your explanation of how you decide your quilting patterns. Thank you very, very much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCandace
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This wall hanging is absolutely gorgeous. I follow Bear Creek by email. Wonderful giveaway, pick me, pick me. bettyharden@charter.net
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous quilting in wall hanging!! Would love to win this generous gift!!
ReplyDeleteSo much work, What a wonderful tutorial, I do already follow Bear creek as well...KKsbowsandmore@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the panel. I've been searching for ideas for Christmas presents this year. I just got a mid-arm free motion machine and after seeing this--I can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting Karen! i will be following you for more tutorials! i need to learn how to machine quilt with confidence! Thank you! onlydiamonds[at]hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow Bear Creek and Aurifil on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance, beautiful!
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I follow Aurifil!
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Thanks for the very detailed instructions. I think with practice I could actually do this. I have been practicing my FMQ on panels, but feathers are still kicking my butt. Practice, practice, practice
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly beautiful project. I've never used 12 wt thread and would love to win them
ReplyDeleteI like the wall hanging the best because of the birds!
ReplyDeleteJust precious projects with this panel. Thanks for the chance to win this panel that I've admired in a few shops.
ReplyDeleteFabulous tutorial. Your FMQing is amazing. I know. practice, practice. practice. Using Aurifil thread really is a help.
ReplyDeleteWow, every time I come here I am just blown away by your quilting skills. Thank you so much for walking though the steps -- it is so interesting to see how it all happens, and some day I might be brave enough to try it myself! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI love Chickadees! Awesome projects!
ReplyDeletePooh so cute. I love the gold thread. Such a good choice.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my comment posted on the other site-it did not appear! Anyway thanks for the great tutorial and the chance to win! Use m y reenainchina at yahoo.com address- I never check the google one.
ReplyDeleteKaren, Your quilting is wonderful it makes the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful tutorial. I really love. I love the free motion stitching you used. I am just a beginner but hope to do as well some day.
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You have done a wonderful job with your tutorial including the quilting. Fabulous projects, and the fabric is so rich looking.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your quilting! Wonderful tutorial~ thank you!!
ReplyDeleteKaren you did a beautiful job of quilting! Thanks for sharing your work and the great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI follow both Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tutorial, Karen! It not only shows us how to make the Trio but gives us info on how to FMQ other pieces. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tutorial! I especially love the wall hanging. Thank you very much for sharing these lovely projects and for the fantastic giveaway.
ReplyDeletebhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
Karen, you are so talented and make this seem so easy, which I'm sure it's not! These are fabulous photos and tips you've shared.
ReplyDeleteThis was just wonderful. Thank you so much
ReplyDeletePamm
pammreed@yahoo.com
Love the panel and your tutorial and aurafil!!!
ReplyDeleteHolly aka scarlet3894@yahoo.com
I just lost a little bit over an hour but I gained so much knowledge and places to get more. I'm following it all. Between you, Aurifil and Bear Creek I should be able to learn most of what I need to MFQ. Your work is so inspiring. Thank you for the tutorial to. If I should win I'll wait to FMQ til next year, the panel is too pretty to start on. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove birdies and loved your runner. Beautiful photo by the lake.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is beautiful!! If I make one of these I'm sending it to you to FMQ!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win!
Another beautiful project! Thank you, Karen.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the top stitching on this project, it really makes it pop. Thank you for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial. I am going to try the top stitching technique.
ReplyDeleteI just love your work and the chickadee was a perfect introduction to you and your work! I am sure I will learn a great amount from your YouTube videos and returning to your site!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tutorial and pattern for the wall hanging and table runner! I am going to try the 12 wt Aurifil thread, too.
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I follow all y'all! :)
ReplyDeleteWell I went to the other site listed and posted comment- hope it shows up.. Such a pretty panel... I think I would make this for my Mom -We both love the Chickadee birds and Love the Colors used in the panel... Very Pretty...
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The 12wt threads really makes these projects "pop" and these panels can create a whole new look for any room. Such a lovely print.
ReplyDeleteLove your tutorial ,the stitches really made the panels pop right out..
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic thank you.
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I commented on Bear Creek Quilting Company's blog. This is a beautiful set, your quilting is gorgeous!!!! rosesabeyatyahoodotcom
ReplyDeleteI like both and commented.
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Love the tutorial, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your close-ups of your quilting on the panel. With the explanations of thread you used and why. Wonderful work.
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Your tutorial is fantastic. I follow both Bear Creek and Aurifil and would love to try some 12 wt threads on that beautifull panel!
ReplyDeleteI follow Aurifil threads on facebook! rosesabeyatyahoodotcom
ReplyDeleteI follow Bear Creek Quilting on FaceBook rosesabeyatyahoodotcom
ReplyDeletewhat a great tutorial you did on the Chickadees and Berries trio... Just the perfect gift to make for my Mother In Law and of course I would have to make one for me as well. Thanks again
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Aurifil and Bear Creek on FB
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this beautiful pattern and for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteChickadees are my favorite bird. The panel is great and so is the quilting. I've never tried Aurifil but will give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI've been following Aurifil. I just went and liked Bear Creek Quilts on Facebook and am now following them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the details of your fmq on this piece and how you decided to do it. That for me is the hardest part, but I plan to start listening to the fabric. Thanks! cdahlgren at live dot com
ReplyDeleteI've been following Aurifil. I just went and liked Bear Creek Quilts on Facebook and am now following them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this beautiful pattern and for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this beautiful pattern and for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful table runner, coasters and wall hanging! The tutorial is excellent. Thanks so much! Chickadees are my favorite birds!
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This is a beautiful Christmas project and the detailed photos and instructions are great! Barb at bjkaupathunteldotnet
ReplyDeleteI follow Bear Creek Quilting Co and Aurifil on facebook: Nicole Sender.
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LOVELY !
ReplyDeleteI love this project and all your awesome tips!
ReplyDeleteramona_murray(at)comcast(dot)net
I follow Aurifil and Bear Creek Quilting on Facebook and email.
ReplyDeleteramona_murray(at)comcast(dot)net
Karen, I think the 3 projects you created and prepared such a wonderful tutorial for are absolutely breathtaking. Your free motion quilting is so precise and enhances these fabric pieces with such brilliance. Thank you so much for sharing these projects and the opportunity to win these great give away prizes. I will be looking over your other posts and sites. Have a wonderful creative day! brend_ack@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for the awesome giveaway. I would love to try the thread and this fabric is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the Chickadee tutorial.
ReplyDeleteFirst thank you for the awesome giveaway! I absolutely love the chickadee fabric and panel!!! Your quilting is fabulous and as I do, you use Aurifil thread and would love to make one of the projects that you made using them. I already follow Bear Creek, Aurifil and Redbird Quilt Co. Canbesweet@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the free motion quilting on both items! I so appreciate as a newbie quilter taking the time to explain everything you did and what you used!!! I'm very thankful for the quilting community!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win the chickadee fabric and panel. Your quilting is just amazing. Thanks for the great tutorial on doing the quilting.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is beautiful ! Love it !
ReplyDeleteFollowing Aurifil and Bear Creek on Facebook ! Thanks !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Quilting - Love Aurifil threads!
ReplyDeletewonderful quilting; great tutorial! pjrquilter at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteFollow Aurifil on Facebook too. pjrquilter at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful, the quilting is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteI already follow Bear Creek and Aurifil.
ReplyDeleteI did go on Facebook and liked Auriful and Bear Creek Quilting Company. Thank you for the give away and for your spectacular project tutorials! brend_ack@yahoo.com
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