tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46771528237247877632024-03-06T00:32:30.107-05:00 Karen's Quilts, Crows and CardinalsKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-90718210759840142752022-01-16T20:49:00.000-05:002022-01-16T20:49:41.603-05:00Tutorials... A Giveaway and 2022 Happenings<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIhOA5lPCeK4bLt_uwxUbwNKYJjkE1quaqNzR_v-KZ8dKfZ3hYvT4HaVAaNprLNTE0bSyZ4cvX_EnT0gU2ejsj7LFwRDCsmYxA9cKD19umHtEfZTHBjccjRHxhMtgxPSBrs62aQneTrdEkpNRL3hYZOW_zV48Upie_-sNcuMU1NnFvZ1rthWo3aZ6O=s590" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="111" data-original-width="590" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIhOA5lPCeK4bLt_uwxUbwNKYJjkE1quaqNzR_v-KZ8dKfZ3hYvT4HaVAaNprLNTE0bSyZ4cvX_EnT0gU2ejsj7LFwRDCsmYxA9cKD19umHtEfZTHBjccjRHxhMtgxPSBrs62aQneTrdEkpNRL3hYZOW_zV48Upie_-sNcuMU1NnFvZ1rthWo3aZ6O=w400-h75" width="400" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />Hello my "quilty" friends - Happy New Year! I hope all is well with you. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm celebrating Aurifil's monthly Thread Matters blog series by writing the introductory post for Thread Matters 2022 and, because of my excitement of quilting my newly designed Lotus Flower (below) with Aurifil's 2022 Color Builder collections, I've decided to host a Giveaway. </p><p style="text-align: center;">My Newsletter friends were the first to learn of it but I'd love to have you join in the fun! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisFhl5Yk0pC0ckJMX-occkFPtwyxIpLENb2adyeU9BYp-zuq3fBZPHlLH6LKMHcI681C9rtNXHtCRFqxs4rWISCJvu4IAYIL_WI5Aua_xjyu1EZIK84eQlRGhgMkXNygubBP3yNM3IH6LEh6rGIUcpfDsNqC745wD6WCKnqQofpX_c-yXGZ4xTRUhv=s976" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="976" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisFhl5Yk0pC0ckJMX-occkFPtwyxIpLENb2adyeU9BYp-zuq3fBZPHlLH6LKMHcI681C9rtNXHtCRFqxs4rWISCJvu4IAYIL_WI5Aua_xjyu1EZIK84eQlRGhgMkXNygubBP3yNM3IH6LEh6rGIUcpfDsNqC745wD6WCKnqQofpX_c-yXGZ4xTRUhv=w400-h306" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Read all about the January 2022 Subtle Sampler Giveaway on my latest Newsletter: <a href="https://gem.godaddy.com/s/ff95631" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tutorials... 2022 Happenings and a Giveaway </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Subscribe so you can be among the first to learn of future events and giveaways on my Newsletter here: <a href="https://redbirdquiltco.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redbird Quilt Co Newsletter</a> </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Thread Matters 2022 Introductory post and tutorials. Oh - and let me know your thoughts on my newly designed Lotus Flower too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm giving away my "The Subtle Sampler" collection to one random USA entrant. Learn how enter the giveaway here: <a href="https://gem.godaddy.com/s/ff95631" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tutorials... 2022 Happenings and a Giveaway </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgYsaerKSluXwBEdt4Sz6GGRqC_tetu1YlamU4JAAEhV9ZuMZwmBL6HBUkT2rtxX1ohRNf_QhpAaim0k3nLX30U61P8g7uMJGV3ne1EaRsm3pHAEsdB0kMC6DkPyV7RvNlKLdnr8w6_RtUiL4jeSdUJ8IPmh9VAsYalO0FXVWbBvRIji4DDOlG9PSH=s900" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgYsaerKSluXwBEdt4Sz6GGRqC_tetu1YlamU4JAAEhV9ZuMZwmBL6HBUkT2rtxX1ohRNf_QhpAaim0k3nLX30U61P8g7uMJGV3ne1EaRsm3pHAEsdB0kMC6DkPyV7RvNlKLdnr8w6_RtUiL4jeSdUJ8IPmh9VAsYalO0FXVWbBvRIji4DDOlG9PSH=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9iAdlk37La669E5J1G0zxFZ74XlpJQuAop1gEGiObOhKjdsi_bPTj-1nBtK5TKJNeAAXUVm4twRykpkPu3m_0aLjOio9V1GtOdwh1V62zNTnnGDrb8x8h3QBjTrE5Vrs614nSs1MOSJXsrqrgwuVWehHmf6go5ZetXdjaFNlYDhULzFjAEOuTJ203=s900" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9iAdlk37La669E5J1G0zxFZ74XlpJQuAop1gEGiObOhKjdsi_bPTj-1nBtK5TKJNeAAXUVm4twRykpkPu3m_0aLjOio9V1GtOdwh1V62zNTnnGDrb8x8h3QBjTrE5Vrs614nSs1MOSJXsrqrgwuVWehHmf6go5ZetXdjaFNlYDhULzFjAEOuTJ203=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know you'll love this collection. You can read more about it <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Sunday -- Stay safe and warm and Keep On Quilting!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My best,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Karen</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/redbirdquiltco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redbirdquiltco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and be sure to subscribe to my Newsletter <a href="https://redbirdquiltco.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redbird Quilt Co Newsletter</a> </div>Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-12063651243821125992020-10-09T10:00:00.006-04:002020-10-09T13:48:27.274-04:00One with Nature and Thread... a Giveaway!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Greetings fellow quilters, I hope this post finds you safe and well.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>I'm pretty excited to be sharing an Aurifil <a href="https://auribuzz.com/category/thread-matters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thread Matters blog post</a> today. In these</span><span> crazy stressful times I'm finding solace in nature...</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This months' Amalfi Color Builders threads inspired me to stitch out a native wildflower.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfW63V4FqPitWGnQvgP3FbAgiki2_pj_snOKZRkXbZbXkZit2Vd3sa4seFx5xhjqsOEQmY7WWJe5huVZn1O9kT7TJJ5Vh_GhT1urNrSyz5BppX9B-cqPlgd8bsnlbTaybmVLlKDCm51w/s2048/MORE+Close-up+Options3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfW63V4FqPitWGnQvgP3FbAgiki2_pj_snOKZRkXbZbXkZit2Vd3sa4seFx5xhjqsOEQmY7WWJe5huVZn1O9kT7TJJ5Vh_GhT1urNrSyz5BppX9B-cqPlgd8bsnlbTaybmVLlKDCm51w/w400-h400/MORE+Close-up+Options3.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hop on over to the <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/10/09/thread-matters-2020-one-with-nature-and-thread/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thread Matters post </a> and take a minute to be One with Nature.</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">While you're there -- share the post, leave a feedback comment and be sure to come back here and let me know you did. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDitkxjE7Q1zQMY_WHafFT1BA9j7AbEtf7qmkQBsfxhr2ymh-2HP1SEfOvAHRS743fTWOJa6hr27eV4lquCszuJrSTxODAf2pzn0JyCD28snKlst7NksuuObFi5oD2GuauhihWLo-ltXc/s2048/FingerLakesSunset.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="2048" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDitkxjE7Q1zQMY_WHafFT1BA9j7AbEtf7qmkQBsfxhr2ymh-2HP1SEfOvAHRS743fTWOJa6hr27eV4lquCszuJrSTxODAf2pzn0JyCD28snKlst7NksuuObFi5oD2GuauhihWLo-ltXc/w400-h227/FingerLakesSunset.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finger Lakes Sunset... a view from #ourkeukahomestead<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">One lucky entrant will take home the real Aurifil Color Card! </div></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Trust me -- it's the most helpful tool to have in your quilty stash! I have a one that has a slight ding on the edge but I guarantee those wrapped threads are luscious as always.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Will YOU be the lucky winner ?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68v0jzqUOvQ2WsV7ryHbE-mO0KiikUNQwUXeTMBYYBILCc7WFhs6w2neewuqMKPav3z_G7EYet0g0ZhxZltwcuKqFN3o1ZEMsYpE-J9KV84it5EQ-Tq7SNTUhoXPKGMivTHCk-dDSLvk/s2048/20201002_161209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68v0jzqUOvQ2WsV7ryHbE-mO0KiikUNQwUXeTMBYYBILCc7WFhs6w2neewuqMKPav3z_G7EYet0g0ZhxZltwcuKqFN3o1ZEMsYpE-J9KV84it5EQ-Tq7SNTUhoXPKGMivTHCk-dDSLvk/w300-h400/20201002_161209.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">** TO ENTER **</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Leave a comment on the Aurifil blog => <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/10/09/thread-matters-2020-one-with-nature-and-thread/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thread Matters post</a> **</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Take advantage of multiple entries by sharing with your friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Be sure to return here and let me know you commented and/or shared ! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Giveaway closes Thursday, October 15th at midnight EST</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">GOOD LUCK!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>Finally... I've been having a blast sharing my love of Free Motion Quilting in the Fall FMQ Lecture Series hosted via ZOOM by my good friends at <a href="https://www.hotel-hamilton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hotel Hamilton & Retreat Center.</a></span><span><a href="https://www.hotel-hamilton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://gem.godaddy.com/p/477e511?pact=9429-160284459-c0e5ea76-79d8-11ea-af81-15e033d98389::0ffe73a0-3247-11ea-888e-5d0f9437e4b8-507602e3f9d0d3f59b3fbcfee6058632fc79f29f" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="590" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwRfx9hiBUjLFMIl1xDgW4k6JsUp7jzvRh0cC2HHjBtXtSovGUsBt2cCeadDA2sITz3Twvf23uWVs2aSfDD0XzYkLCMzo5ff7MzUGt6sRbyeHmfSEYB6CxI2vw4oFbRVGOJiKNsD5AEI/w400-h114/Redbird+Quilt+Co+FALL+LECTURE+Banner+Final+590px.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span>Week 3 is just around the corner and i</span>t's not too late to join us!! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Click <a href="https://gem.godaddy.com/p/477e511?pact=9429-160284459-c0e5ea76-79d8-11ea-af81-15e033d98389::0ffe73a0-3247-11ea-888e-5d0f9437e4b8-507602e3f9d0d3f59b3fbcfee6058632fc79f29f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to read up on the 3 remaining lectures.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Many thanks for stopping by -- have fun with the Giveaway!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stay safe and keep on quilting!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">All my best,</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Karen</span></p>Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-70119719186245527322020-09-16T13:51:00.000-04:002020-09-16T13:51:07.006-04:00Fall Free Motion Quilting Lecture Series<div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; text-align: center;">We're back and excited to announce a</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; text-align: center;">Fall Free Motion Quilting Lecture Series </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; text-align: center;">hosted by our good friends at </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.hotel-hamilton.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Hotel Hamilton & Event Center</a><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; text-align: center;">Join Us -- It's Virtual! 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Plus -- A Giveaway... Hello Creative Friends -- many thanks for stopping by!<br />
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I'm thrilled to be sharing a <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/04/14/thread-matters-2020-thread-blending/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">post on the Aurifil blog</a> as part of the 2020 Thread Matters Aurifilosopher Series. We write something fun and educational each month - don't miss out on all the great information and inspiration!! <br />
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In 2020 the <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/aurifilosophy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aurifilosophers</a> are highlighting the luscious Aurifil <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/color-builders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color Builders</a> collections. Use <a href="https://auribuzz.com/category/thread-matters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> to preview the Thread Matters series. <br />
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To prep for the post I pulled out a UFO from a fairly recent Workshop with the amazing Lorraine Turner of <a href="https://auribuzz.com/category/thread-matters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calico Horses</a>. Oh -- you must see the beautiful creations by Lorraine. Hop on over to her website for more inspiration and available workshops.<br />
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Let me introduce you to "Silent Awareness" the Eagle Owl -- one of Lorraine's many beautiful collage workshop subjects. I'm really excited to get moving on this piece because, you know, I kinda LOVE birds. <br />
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Although I have a little more fabric selection and placement to do before finishing this piece I was thrilled when the April Color Builder color #2375, Antique Blush was announced. <br />
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Antique Blush looked like it would blend perfectly with the background and feathers of my little red friend. As a bonus -- it works well with Burgundy too -- I'm hopeful it will give the feathers a little cast of glitter.<br />
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I outfitted my 221 Featherweight with all my favorite FMQ notions including this nifty replica <a href="https://singer-featherweight.com/products/feed-cover-plate-clip-on-replica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feed Cover Plate</a> from The Featherweight Shop. Here's my "real-life" image of the feed dog cover (dust and all).</div>
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Here's the shined up version that the Featherweight Shop shares:</div>
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Isn't it sweet ? </div>
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I learned about the Featherweight Shop feed dog cover this winter -- just after I shared my first experience with Free Motion Quilting on my Featherweight. </div>
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If you missed that documentary {wink-wink} be sure to checkout Thread Matters from January 2020 -- <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/01/10/thread-matters-2020-28wt-a-featherweight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28wt and a Featherweight</a>. I wrote about the awesome <a href="https://singer-featherweight.com/products/thread-post-for-vintage-singer-sewing-machines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horizontal Thread Post</a> there too !! </div>
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I began using the Feed Dog Cover in March while preparing Springtime Hearts on my 221 - a mystery challenge between two Quilty friends. </div>
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Wendy Sheppard and I each quilted 2 hearts with 2 different weights of Aurifil thread. I just had to try the 80 weight -- see the 80wt heart and learn more of our adventure in this <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/03/19/2-creatives-4-weights-1-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auribuzz post. </a> </div>
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Jump on over to the <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/04/14/thread-matters-2020-thread-blending/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auribuzz April Thread Matters</a> post for all the details and images of HOW and why I blended two shades of thread for my Eagle Owl work-in-progress.</div>
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While you're there -- be sure to leave a comment on the post -- just one of the steps necessary to make you eligible to win a 12 Large Spool Collection of Aurifil thread -- <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler</a>.</div>
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That's right -- I'm giving away <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler</a> to one lucky winner in the USA. If you're from outside of the country I'd be happy to send you a digital version of <a href="https://redbirdquiltco.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one of my patterns</a> for free! I'll look to find a USA winner for my favorite thread collection. </div>
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1. Leave a comment on The Auribuzz April Thread Matters post ==> <a href="https://auribuzz.com/2020/04/14/thread-matters-2020-thread-blending/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a></div>
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I'm psyched about Free Motion Quilting</div>
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on a Featherweight 221!<br />
Have you tried it?<br />
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I used two of my favorite Aurifil<br />
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I'm sharing details on a<br />
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I detail my learning adventure, tips, tricks and tools.<br />
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There's a Giveaway too!!<br />
It's open through end of day<br />
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You'll want to click on the Rafflecopter<br />
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layered with Quilters Dream Wool.<br />
I did a little pin basting and made<br />
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I stitched the curled feather and one round of echo quilting with Aurifil 28wt on top</div>
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with 50wt in the bobbin.<br />
(with the January Milan yummy Color Builder colors... )<br />
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I switched to lovely February Pompeii red Color Builder colors in 50wt top and bobbin for subsequent echo quilting.<br />
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You can NEVER have enough color options!!<br />
This is exactly why the new Color Builder subscription program is the best.<br />
Learn more <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2019/11/07/aurifil-color-builders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> - and be sure to check with your favorite quilt shop to get started!!<br />
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I love, love, love working on the Featherweight</div>
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with Aurifil thread and</div>
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all those amazing tools from The Featherweight Shop!<br />
(read all about them in the Auribuzz Blog Post).<br />
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Stay tuned though as I have a new idea planned for my next project on the Featherweight.<br />
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I can't wait for this new learning adventure to begin !!<br />
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Many thanks for your support of my very small business.</div>
Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-27085034736771180352019-06-12T11:37:00.001-04:002019-08-07T13:01:24.143-04:00You're Invited to a 2019 Free Motion Quilting Retreat!<div style="text-align: center;">
Welcome!</div>
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to bring you a fun filled </div>
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This September we're motoring off to </div>
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Quilt Town, USA</div>
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Hamilton, Missouri...</div>
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The hometown of JC Penny</div>
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Missouri Star Quilting Company</div>
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everyone's favorite quilting friend,</div>
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Jenny Doan.</div>
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My first opportunity to visit MSQC was the Summer of '18.<br />
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I was honored to share my passion for FMQ and Aurifil thread during the 2nd Annual Missouri Star Academy.<br />
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SO MUCH FUN!<br />
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Visiting this little town - with 12+ Quilt Shops, all the amazing people, Jenny and her team was like "going home". It's really a special trip. I hope you can join us.<br />
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The 2.5 day event is hosted by</div>
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the amazing folks from </div>
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You know these folks, the <a href="https://www.homeinnhamilton.com/about-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redford Family</a>!</div>
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They're the brilliant minds,</div>
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calloused hands, and loving hearts behind</div>
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The World's Largest Spool of Thread</div>
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established in the Fall of 2018</div>
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on the site of the future</div>
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Missouri Quilt Museum.</div>
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Wendy and I couldn't be </div>
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more excited about this</div>
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2.5 days of Free Motion Fun! </div>
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Our retreat adventure begins with a </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Monday Evening Meet & Greet Dinner, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lecture & Dual Trunk Show</span></div>
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We'll be sharing tips, tricks and samples from our trunks that will highlight how YOU can achieve brilliant results with all the luscious weights of Aurifil thread.</div>
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You may just find a sweet collection of Aurifil swag at the Meet and Greet too!</div>
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We'll round-out our first evening chatting about our adventures and spending a little time getting to know you.</div>
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Monday late night -- you're welcome to setup shop and begin stitching your own projects in the beautifully outfitted 7200 square foot event center.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2019 Missouri Star Academy FMQ Workshop w/ Karen Miller at the Hotel Hamilton Event Center</td></tr>
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Or -- just kick back and relax in the Event Center lounge.</div>
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Or -- get comfy in the beautifully adorned retreat style rooms to<br />
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Many thanks to those that participated in the 2019 Mystery Free Motion Quilt Along! <br />
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Wendy and I had a blast watching you learn and grow throughout the process.<br />
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It's fun AND so very rewarding to observe while you choose your threads and motif's and show marked improvement throughout the quilting process.</div>
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By the deadline we'd received 26 entries for the Giveaway. The random drawing of entries has been completed and we're excited to announce the <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/p/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-sponsors.html" target="_blank">winners.</a></div>
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But first -- we would like to thank each and every one of you for joining us. <br />
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Here's an image or 2 of each entry (in no particular order). <br />
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These put a BIG SMILE on our faces -- thank you all !</div>
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Kathleen R. -- quilted on her new longarm.</div>
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Thank you, thank you -- and Wow! </div>
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We're so excited and completely overwhelmed with all of the amazing Quilt Along entries -- thank you all so much for stitching along with us and for sending us images of your entries. </div>
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It's so very rewarding to see your stitching and hear your stories.</div>
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We owe you an apology for the delay in choosing and announcing the random winners. </div>
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It's a crazy time of the year preparing samples for International Quilt Market and we're behind with getting the giveaway entries chosen and announced. </div>
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On my plate for Market were 6 feather samples using 6 different weights of Aurifil thread.</div>
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Here are a couple I completed and sent off to Kate (from Aurifil) to be bound.</div>
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(Can you believe I didn't get pictures of all of them -- it's crazy!)</div>
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I also designed, appliqued and quilted a new crib quilt for World of Susybee using the Mama Lal Dresden Plate panel (you can see more images on my Facebook and Instagram accounts).</div>
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Oh, and I must mention this darling Mama Lal pillow prepped for Market too!</div>
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I completed late this morning.</div>
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I'm teaching and lecturing at Missouri Star <u>immediately following</u> Quilt Market.</div>
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It's so exciting!</div>
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What an amazing time.</div>
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Here are a few images:</div>
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You may want to stay tuned for a fun announcement from Wendy and I -- we just may be hitting the streets of Hamilton, MO together this fall {wink, wink}!!</div>
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-31706663036235719542019-05-02T01:28:00.001-04:002019-07-29T11:43:39.900-04:002019 Free Motion QAL: Final Call for Giveaway Entries<div style="text-align: center;">Greetings fellow quilters - We did it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEt0_jwF7O-pBM9OTL0DMuOYdzDt8jBewOZfbAc_DGqL3yBV0BXiIoEi2EhjMoVlWxVnrbg55KA_K5FEwpq2dXfNpl-8RiryuVEFkhASuBnxP0HbWZJkA57wEsP9tc8EJUhsromURv0o/s1600/QALBlogK3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEt0_jwF7O-pBM9OTL0DMuOYdzDt8jBewOZfbAc_DGqL3yBV0BXiIoEi2EhjMoVlWxVnrbg55KA_K5FEwpq2dXfNpl-8RiryuVEFkhASuBnxP0HbWZJkA57wEsP9tc8EJUhsromURv0o/s640/QALBlogK3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've completed the 2019 Free Motion Quilt Along -- Congratulations!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now it's all about getting your entries emailed to me or Wendy so can <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/p/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-sponsors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">award the prizes</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd like to apologize for neglecting to share the new deadline date of May 3rd with you last week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thankfully my quilty partner, Wendy, <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/04/22/friends-who-machine-quilt-together/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shared the new date on her blog</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you were worried you missed the deadline rest assured you still have 48 hours to wrap up and email Wendy or I at least 2 pictures of your quilted panel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're not quite done -- it's ok -- submit what you have - we'll call it close enough.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So again, email an image of your quilt to redbirdquiltco at gmail dot com.</div><div style="text-align: center;">-OR-</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have Wendy's address you're welcome to email her as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll compile a hat full of entries and draw some winners over the weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When you email your entry be sure to indicate if it's OK to share a picture of your quilt in an upcoming blog post or on Facebook. I'd love to share your creations with others. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The entries I've seen to-date are fabulous!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyUMoU3JQqCutWxuuE9Rov5DAQFGH3Sy4BISKGG0cMJd9TO4VVc-Wv4p9ZdaOhZLlLWgm1ALIvxls3uF94ypDpDd_H3T1B4WCyLAfSg71Q5_w-K2Zs9rAPDdP9edQciA2693FmcytvWc/s1600/2019QAL1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1600" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyUMoU3JQqCutWxuuE9Rov5DAQFGH3Sy4BISKGG0cMJd9TO4VVc-Wv4p9ZdaOhZLlLWgm1ALIvxls3uF94ypDpDd_H3T1B4WCyLAfSg71Q5_w-K2Zs9rAPDdP9edQciA2693FmcytvWc/s320/2019QAL1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Quilt Along Recap:</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 7: </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 21: </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"> Setup, Planning, Basting</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 28: </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-show-and-tell-some.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Pics</a> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 25: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">March 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-7-simple-is.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top & Bottom Squares </a> ✅</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">March 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-8-side-panels.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left & Right Panels </a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 18: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-9-narrow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrow Sashing Swirls</a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">April 1: </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-fmq-along-part-10-fast-feather.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Fast Feather Border</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">April 8: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-free-motion-qal-part-11-binding.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binding, Sleeve & Label</a> </span> ✅</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's a wrap...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We look forward to seeing your results.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to email redbirdquiltco at gmail dot com by end of day May 3rd to be eligible for the Giveaway drawings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Learn more about how to use various thread weights in these Facebook Live Sessions</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">hosted by Aurifil at International Quilt Market: </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aurifil.quilt.thread/videos/10159609817260094/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redbird Quilt Co Mini Trunk Show</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aurifil.quilt.thread/videos/10159613632475094/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redbird Quilt Co Fast Feather Demonstration</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm booking Lectures, Trunk Shows and Workshops</span><br />
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Greetings all!<br />
We've managed to make it to the finishing stage of our<br />
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In today's post we would like to share some options for binding, hanging and labeling your finished quilt.</div>
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Binding...</h3>
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Some people LOVE it -- others DON'T!<br />
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I personally LOVE hand stitching... so attaching a binding to the front by machine and hand stitching the binding to the back makes me happy. <br />
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Check out this<a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/05/moda-bake-shop-basics-binding.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><br />
<a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/05/moda-bake-shop-basics-binding.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moda Bake Shop Basics Binding</a> Tutorial<br />
by Moda Designer extraordinaire Vanessa Goertzen of <a href="https://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lella Boutique</a>.<br />
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I had an opportunity to "play" with Vanessa, Rob Appell, Jenny Doan & a few other amazing designers at last years Missouri Star Birthday Bash...<br />
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It was an honor to represent Aurifil there.<br />
You can watch the<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;"> Missouri Star Sew-lebrity Sew-Off at the 10th Birthday Bash</span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/QuiltingDeals/videos/1824767757640862/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video here.</a><br />
It's a LONG ONE but so much fun.<br />
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NOT INTO HAND STITCHING ?<br />
No Worries<br />
There are more binding options...<br />
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A few years ago I decided to find a way to bind completely by machine.<br />
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I was inspired to use a flange edge to allow for a framed accent.<br />
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After watching a few other tutorials I came up with my version:<br />
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Mitered and Flanged Machine Binding: </h3>
You'll love this machine finished binding with step by step instructions for mitering the corners and finishing. <br />
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It includes an awesome accent flange and sweet top stitching with Aurifil 12Wt thread. <br />
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The mitered finish was inspired by a tutorial from: The Fat Quarter Shop and Lisa Bongean (see links in tutorial). <br />
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For the detailed tutorial click the image below:<br />
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I used this tutorial on the Lewe panel.<br />
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If you don't have an Aurifil 12wt thread that complements your colors, try using a 28wt thread in its place.<br />
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It still looks beautiful!<br />
Here's an image from the top:<br />
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And another Close-Up:<br />
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...another corner:<br />
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This is how it looks on the backside:<br />
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I used this method on my recent Lewe's Balloons quilt<br />
except...<br />
I used Aurifil 28wt thread to top stitch.<br />
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Let's chat about the hanging sleeve on this quilt:</div>
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Instead of a full width sleeve I decided to do Prairie Points.</div>
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They are simple and fast!</div>
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Here's an image of the binding and the sleeve...</div>
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On this quilt I wrote directly on one of the prairie points for my label:</div>
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One quick and easy way to </div>
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Here's another version of the machine flange binding -- but instead of top stitching the finish I used a machine blanket stitch with Aurifil 40 or 50wt thread:</div>
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Mama Lal Quilt Blanket Stitch Binding:</div>
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Can you see the tiny little blanket stitches ?<br />
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I used the same tutorial as above -- but skipped the top stitching.</div>
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It gives the edge a beautiful framed finish.</div>
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Here's the sleeve on the Mama Lal Quilt - </div>
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Prairie Points x 4</div>
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(Using leftover pieces from the original panel ;) </div>
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Love this method -- you stitch the prairie points right into your binding.</div>
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Add a couple of tack stitches to the point and you have a method for hanging:<br />
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Again, using leftover blocks from the panel I added this label to the Mama Lal Quilt:<br />
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A Sharpie came in handy for this...<br />
To attach the label I used Aurifil 12wt thread and big stitch quilted it to the back bottom right corner:<br />
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If you're not into hand writing your labels do check out this tutorial from a few years ago:<br />
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Print fabric quilt labels from your home computer. <br />
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In all honestly -- I have yet to add a label or a sleeve to our Lewe Panel.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 7: </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 21: </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"> Setup, Planning, Basting</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 28: </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 25: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-7-simple-is.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top & Bottom Squares </a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-8-side-panels.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left & Right Panels </a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 18: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-9-narrow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrow Sashing Swirls</a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">April 1: </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-fmq-along-part-10-fast-feather.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Fast Feather Border</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">April 8: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-free-motion-qal-part-11-binding.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binding, Sleeve & Label</a> </span> ✅</div>
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Greetings all -<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to Part 10, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">the final FMQ portion of our </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This week we're stitching the outside border.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">but I'm also a bit sad that our time together is winding down.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy and I were texting this morning -- giving thanks for the opportunity to collaborate on the QAL and keep in touch weekly (rather than bi-annually at Market !).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who knows what other "projects" we might find to continue to keep in touch ;)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We hope you've enjoyed your time here too!</span><br />
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To recap...<br />
We started with a 1 yard cut of fabric:<br />
Lewe the Ewe panel by <a href="https://www.worldofsusybee.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">World of Susybee.</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">..</span></div>
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We added this awesome book by Wendy Sheppard,</div>
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Stitching Pathways.</div>
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We each chose our favorite Aurifil threads</div>
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I sandwiched with one layer of Quilters Dream Wool -</div>
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It really does "Quilt Like a Dream". </div>
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There's minimal shrinkage and it can be machine washed and dried<br />
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You can read more about Dream Wool by clicking <a href="http://the%20backing%20for%20the%20backing%20wendy%20and%20i%20bot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and we've spent a few weeks sharing how we would each quilt this beautiful panel.</span><br />
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and Loops and Swirls<br />
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and a variety of other fun quilting motif.<br />
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Hopefully you've learned a LOT!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feathers, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">feathers, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> feathers...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I Love Feathers!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Any Shape</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simply Spring Fleur - Janome Home Machine w/ Aurifil Thread</td></tr>
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Any Medium</div>
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Stitched on... Any Machine</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Innova Longarm Free Motion with Aurifil 28wt</td></tr>
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I just LOVE Feathers!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're like me, you've gone page by glorious page through Stitching Pathways.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feather details begin on Page 54 and </span>continue <span style="font-family: inherit;">through Page 66 ! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now, that's a Feathered Frenzy...!!</span><br />
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Wendy's instruction and detail couldn't be more helpful for learning to FMQ Feathers.<br />
Give those pages a run - through.<br />
See what catches your eye.<br />
Try some out, you can't go wrong!<br />
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With the remaining border being varying widths and lengths I thought it appropriate to choose a design that was flexible -- that could shrink or grow as necessary.<br />
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So I stitched a variation of Wendy's<br />
Pseudo Feathers found on Page 66<br />
in Stitching Pathways.<br />
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I refer to my version as<br />
Fast Feathers.<br />
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They are called this because, like Wendy's Pseudo Feathers, there is space between each feather plume.<br />
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Generally I'll draw/stitch a <a href="https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Fiddlehead_Ferns_551.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fiddle head (fern)</a><br />
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and "grow" feather plumes from the "spine" of the fiddle head.<br />
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Else, you could draw/stitch a swirl and grow the feather plums from it.<br />
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Fast Feathers are generally unplanned and unmarked, although I will at times sketch in a simple spine so I have a clue as to where to fill with plumes.<br />
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Here's a practice sketch of fast feathers:<br />
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Have I mentioned that I like to practice on paper and fabric before I begin stitching the real project.<br />
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Practicing either way is a great opportunity to get warmed-up and to build muscle memory for that design.<br />
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At International Quilt Market last year many Aurifil Designers shared their skills and expertise with Facebook Live feeds from the Aurifil booth. <br />
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You can get a glimpse of me stitching out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aurifil.quilt.thread/videos/10159613632475094/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bumpback and Fast Feathers in this video</a><br />
recorded live!<br />
(Best when viewed from a computer - not a mobile device).<br />
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Another Fast Fun Fact!<br />
Did you know that Wendy and I are both Aurifilosophers ?<br />
We're 2 of a group of 21 certified educators for Aurifil thread.<br />
You can see our funny video clip <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aurifil.quilt.thread/videos/171820747102436/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><br />
and read about Aurifilosophy<a href="https://www.aurifil.com/aurifilosophy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here.</a><br />
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But I digress...<br />
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Let's get some feathers stitched out...<br />
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Here's a few clips of my progress.<br />
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You can see where practicing a swirl and a plume would come in handy...<br />
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I added in a few "extra" swirly plumes as necessary and traveled to make a new swirl or fiddle head as I needed to move along the border.</div>
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I love how the inside border swirls and the new fast feathers complement one another.</div>
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It's all starting to come together now...</div>
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Pay no attention to the fact that I didn't take pictures until after the binding was on!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to Part 9 of the </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This week we're stitching the Narrow Sashing Areas...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now -- on to the specifics for this week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I investigated the remaining areas of the quilt I decided that I'd like to take advantage of the narrow sashing area for a small repeatable filler.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy has some neat swirl designs in her book on Page 34 "Swirls" and on Page 38 "Swirly Vine" and again on Page 46 "Jester's Hat".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I took a combination of these swirls and stitched out a straight-line variation of a design I refer to as </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can see an allover background stitched with "Wild Goose Chase" in this free video tutorial for: </span></div>
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<a href="https://youtu.be/OXumsFTP1h0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The Subtle Tree"</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the narrow sashing I followed this straight line stitching plan: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Swirl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Backtrack</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Repeat</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't be afraid to sneak around as necessary to stitch around and between all the panels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It makes a beautiful framed accent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I stitched the black dash area first (backtracking as necessary).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That allowed me to stitch around the entire outside area (red) in one continuous stitching path.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course when my needle is down I don't hesitate to twist my sandwich around so I have less quilt top to the right of my needle. </span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">PS -- I'm saving the remaining blue space for another design.</span><br />
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For consistency -- I continued with a 40wt Aurifil color #2024.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's a closeup:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Narrow inside sashing is complete here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It may be helpful to mark a 3/4" or 1" line around the outside border of the panel (red lines above) before you stitch that space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Reference marks allow you to keep the design about the same size on the inside and outside areas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This would be a perfect spot to use your Hera Marker to score the line...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Alternatively -- chose another marking tool to make your reference marks.</span></div>
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Sharing images of the corner transition below.</div>
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I started to the right edge...</div>
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(not much of a swirl is it?) </div>
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and almost immediately went upward.</div>
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Do you see how easy it is to transition though?</div>
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This design allows you to change direction with ease.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's another example of a corner transition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Backtrack or "Sneak Around" as necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gosh I love that texture !! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">More transition details...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And again...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This panel is so darn cute!</span><br />
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A counting sheep moment ;) <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I choose to NOT worry about having the same number of swirls to the left and right of any space. Just stitch them out ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">SO here we are -- t</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">he panel is nearly complete!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 7: </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 21: </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"> Setup, Planning, Basting</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 28: </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-show-and-tell-some.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Pics</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 25: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-7-simple-is.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top & Bottom Squares </a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-8-side-panels.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left & Right Panels </a> ✅</span></div>
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Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> ✅</div>
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Jan 21: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Setup, Planning, Basting</a> ✅</div>
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Jan 28: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a> ✅</div>
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Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</div>
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Feb 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-show-and-tell-some.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Pics</a> ✅</div>
Feb 25: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a> ✅<br />
March 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-7-simple-is.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top & Bottom Squares </a> ✅<br />
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I think the <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">feather</a> panels are my favorite part so far... </div>
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March 11: Left and Right Panels<br />
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Following right along from last weeks' "Simple is Good" motto...<br />
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I quilted the left and right panels with Pebbles and Echo stitching..<br />
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In Wendy's Stitching Pathways book you'll find pebbles on page 50 and echo quilting and outlining on Page 30.<br />
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For consistency -- I decided to continue with a 40wt Aurifil color #2024.<br />
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Be sure to follow Wendy's advice and stitch pebbles of varying sizes.<br />
It adds much interest to the piece.<br />
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You can echo the ewe first -- or do it after you've stitched all the pebbles.<br />
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I didn't think it was necessary to stitch between each ewe -- but you can if you like.<br />
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Don't worry about filling up every small space.<br />
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As long as the spaces are small -- your eye will go to the pebble area.<br />
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Take your time, have fun with it.<br />
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If you need a few extra Pebble Tips -- visit the post I wrote about the <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center Panel </a>...<br />
where I included my tips and a YouTube video for pebbles.<br />
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Greetings all - Welcome to Part 7 of the<br />
2019 Free Motion Quilt Along<br />
featuring Lewe the Ewe<br />
fabric panel by World of Susybee..<br />
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My dear friend and mentor Wendy Sheppard of <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivory Spring</a> and I have teamed up to bring you this fun stitching event!<br />
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We have amazing sponsors including World of Susybee, Aurifil, Quilters Dream Batting, Hobbs Batting and Creekside Fabrics Quilts and Yarns.<br />
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Many thanks to our sponsors!!<br />
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Do checkout our Giveaway Post<br />
here ==> <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/p/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-sponsors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QAL Giveaway</a><br />
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If you're just tuning into the QAL it's not too late to join in the fun...</div>
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Catch up with these Lessons: </h3>
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Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> ✅</div>
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Jan 21: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Setup, Planning, Basting</a> ✅</div>
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Jan 28: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a> ✅</div>
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Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</div>
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Feb 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-show-and-tell-some.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Pics</a> ✅</div>
Feb 25: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a> ✅<br />
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I'll share a few highlights:<br />
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This is how I stitched my center panel.<br />
Learn more here> <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a><br />
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Last week we stitched those beautiful top and bottom rectangles.<br />
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Learn more<br />
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March 4: Top and Bottom Squares<br />
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Over the years I've stitched a few Lewe blocks and this go-round I decided<br />
...Simple is Better.<br />
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There really is no right or wrong -- and the key for our quilt along is to try different things. So, although I quilted all my blocks similarly -- feel free to try new things in yours.<br />
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You can see a variety of stitching ideas for Lewe panels clicking this hashtag<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/longlivelewe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #longlivelewe</a> from most any social media platform. You can also try <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/worldofsusybee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#worldofsusybee </a><br />
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Here's a post I shared on Instagram from 2016 -- when we were in the middle of our <a href="http://bit.ly/RedbirdQuiltCo2016FMQAlong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2016 Free Motion Quilt Along. </a><br />
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So... for the corner squares on this years panel I loaded thread that matched the background fabric and did some simple pebbles (Page 50), echo quilting and outlining (Page 30).</div>
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1. I generally start by outlining the subjects.<br />
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Using a heavy weight thread (28 or 12) helps the subjects POP off the fabric -- but note -- those threads also build-up quickly if you're doing a lot of dense quilting and/or backtracking.<br />
In this case you may hear a few groans from your machine and have a little trouble on your hands.<br />
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For ease and simplicity -- I decided to go with a 40wt Aurifil color #2024.<br />
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If you're unsure what color of Aurifil to use -- check out <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my last post</a> about weight and color options.<br />
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When stitching panels...<br />
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2. Don't worry about stitching on the line -- stitch just inside or just outside the line. It's so much easier to NOT have to stress over staying on the line.<br />
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I prefer to outline the head and ears to give them definition.</div>
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If you like, stitch on his pretty lambs wool swirls too! <br />
I chose to NOT Stitch the swirls this time because I didn't want to flatten them.<br />
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3. I love to use pebbles (Page 50) and echo quilting (Page 30) to make the bee look like he is flying.<br />
(Meandering loops Page 31 work too!)<br />
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In each corner square I made a buzz trail with pebbles and then echoed the bee a few times to make him look like he's moving.<br />
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There are so many different ways to quilt these panels -- that is what makes it fun!<br />
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Although I used a thread color that matches the background fabric, it would also look beautiful quilted with one of Wendy's subtle colors -- or in #2600 Dove -- another favorite !<br />
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In the image below NOTICE how I drew the BUZZ trail of the bee with a purple pen before I started stitching <br />
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This allowed me to start stitching in the lower right corner, going around the ewe and the flowers and working my way to the top left of the panel.<br />
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At the top left of the added the pebbles - the purple dots gave me a target area to quilt the pebble trail. From the pebbles on the left I worked to the right to finish stitching the bee and the echoes on the bee.<br />
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Here are the remaining corner squares.<br />
You can see I followed the same format for each block.<br />
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1. Outline the Ewe body, head, ears<br />
2. Outline the flowers<br />
3. Outline the bee and add a pebble trail.<br />
Optionally -- you can echo quilt to the outside edge of the block<br />
AND you can quit those beautiful wooly swirls on the ewe if you so choose.<br />
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There are many choices -- do what looks good to your eye and know that with each area we quilt our skills improve.<br />
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Don't be afraid to backtrack.</div>
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Stitching in a continuous line without stops and starts is kinda freeing!</div>
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Challenge yourself to find a stitching path that will allow you to stitch end to end without cutting your threads. This is where the backtracking or "sneaking around" on a previously stitched line comes in handy.</div>
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Stitching with thread that matches the background fabric allows you to quilt just outside of the line. Do you see how, around the face, stitching off the black area allows it to POP a bit.</div>
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When you're learning, don't worry so about your stitch lengths. You can see that mine vary -- but as long as the stitch is solid I just go with it. </div>
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I tend to lean toward stitch lengths that are shorter (more stitches per inch aka SPI) so that the curves can be rounded and not choppy. </div>
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-45101938414435892572019-02-25T11:00:00.000-05:002019-02-25T11:00:00.913-05:002019 Free Motion QAL: Part 6 - Fun with Feathers<div style="text-align: center;">
Greetings & Welcome to Part 6 of the<br />
2019 Free Motion Quilt Along<br />
featuring Lewe the Ewe<br />
fabric panel by World of Susybee..<br />
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I've teamed up with my dear friend and mentor Wendy Sheppard of <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivory Spring</a> to bring you this fun stitching event!<br />
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This week we're going to tackle those pretty top and bottom rectangles.<br />
I've been anxious to add feathers...<br />
Now's my chance!</div>
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If you're just tuning into the QAL it's not too late to join us:<br />
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Catch up with these Lessons... </h3>
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Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> ✅</div>
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Jan 21: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Setup, Planning, Basting</a> ✅</div>
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Jan 28: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a> ✅</div>
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Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</div>
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Feb 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-show-and-tell-some.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Pics</a> ✅</div>
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Here's where I left off at the end of the last lesson:<br />
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So...<br />
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Grab your fabric, book, and thread and get ready to have some fun!!<br />
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Feb 25: Top and Bottom Rectangles<br />
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I couldn't wait to add some free motion feathers to this project and as I inspected this section of the panel the print kept reading oval - oval - oval...<br />
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I wanted to highlight the space without taking away from the sweet gathering of sheep.<br />
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So.... out comes my supply of all things oval...<br />
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Including my <a href="https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MacKenzie Childs</a>!!<br />
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(Yes I am addicted to MacKenzie Childs Courtly Check)<br />
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I was in search of "just the right" oval to encompass the sheep but leave room for feathers.<br />
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Do you do this too ?<br />
Rulers<br />
Templates<br />
Measuring Cups<br />
Dinner Plates<br />
Anything I could find...<br />
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In the end I was able to achieve just the right oval shape to prepare a paper template.<br />
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I didn't have card stock on hand so I improvised by ironing two pieces of freezer paper together (no steam) to make heavyweight paper.<br />
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I traced the oval on the fabric with a purple air soluble marking pen.<br />
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Working with the outside of the oval cut-out gives you a "window" into the fabric. <br />
Center the oval over the sheep and mark.<br />
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You can see that I folded my oval in half and marked the center of the fabric panel to align those two reference marks.<br />
NOT required -- just another guide to follow.<br />
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Next -- I prepared my machine for Top Stitching (again!).<br />
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I loaded the luscious Aurifil 12wt thread,<br />
color #6722 from <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler</a><br />
with a complementary color<br />
40wt or 50wt thread in the bobbin<br />
and using a Superior (or Organ)<br />
Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needle size 90/14 or 100/16.<br />
and my walking foot<br />
(aka even feed or dual feed) and<br />
set a stitch length of 3.2...<br />
I slowly stitched a beautiful oval line.<br />
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You'll need to lower your top tension a bit - give it a whirl on a scrap sandwich first.<br />
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To start and stop the top stitch I normally set my stitch length to 1.0 and take 4-6 stitches to "lock" the stitches in place -- always bringing the bobbin thread to the top beforehand.<br />
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At the end I'll do the same -- set the top stitch length back to 1.0 and take a few more tiny stitches to "lock" my threads. I then trim my threads flush (top and bobbin).</div>
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One round of top stitching done...<br />
I think I'll add another !<br />
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It's like with FMQ -- If you're not sure what to do next -- ECHO IT!!</div>
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Using my foot as a spacing guide I placed a 2nd line of top stitching on the outside of the first line.</div>
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That 2nd line will act as a spine for the<br />
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I absolutely adore how this 12Wt thread stitches out.<br />
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<h3>
Let's Talk Feathers</h3>
In Wendy's book you'll find some amazing instruction and inspiration for feathers!<br />
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Turn to page 55 and take some time to read through the 10+ pages of awesome information!<br />
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From the anatomy of a well-formed feather plume<br />
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to<br />
feather wreaths and sashings...<br />
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Wendy's detail and instruction are fantastic!<br />
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About the thread</h3>
...for most of the remainder of the quilting on the panel you can choose to use a 50wt, 40wt or 28wt thread similar in color to the 12wt #6722 we've used for the top stitching.<br />
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Besides #6722 some of my favorite white-tone colors are #2021 & #2024<br />
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-- but there's also grey-tone colors that would work like #2600 and #2615. <br />
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There are also gentle green-tone colors like #2912, #2800 or #2830. <br />
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If you're using The Subtle Sampler -- you could even try out green-tone #2880 in 28wt or blue-tone #5006 in 40wt.<br />
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The weight and color you choose<br />
depends on how much you want the thread to take center stage.<br />
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If I want the thread to blend into the background -- I'll use 50wt top and bobbin.<br />
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If I want the thread to be a little more noticeable -- I'll use a 40wt on top and 50wt in the bobbin.<br />
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If I really want my thread to stand out -- I'll use a 28wt (or a 12wt) on top and 50wt in the bobbin.<br />
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Fair warning -- if you've not FMQ'd with 12wt in the past -- you'll want to practice this a bit using at least a 90/14 needle -- 100/16 is preferred.<br />
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The reason you increase the size of the needle is so the eye of the needle is large enough to support the weight of the thread you choose.<br />
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When you FMQ with 12wt thread you'll stitch MUCH SLOWER than normal.<br />
The results are amazingly beautiful but you want to take care to NOT shred that yummy embroidery weight thread.<br />
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See below for why I choose to use 40wt thread for the feathers...<br />
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As I mentioned, we'll use the outer ring of the top stitching as the spine for feather plumes and we'll follow the backtrack method (as Wendy shares) to stitch feathers around the entire oval.<br />
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I recorded a simple video of me stitching out the feathers.<br />
To watch click <a href="https://youtu.be/QSkaoKzHFl0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> -- or click the image below<br />
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<h3>
FMQ Tips from the Video</h3>
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Did you notice...<br />
I use machingers gloves<br />
and a suprememe slider.<br />
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I always align my nose to the needle -- in other words... sit square in front of your machine.<br />
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Frame your stitching space with your hands.<br />
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Don't be a twister --<br />
in other words...<br />
the fabric should remain square in front of you while you're stitching -- just move BOTH HANDS in the shape you want to stitch out.<br />
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When your hands (or frame) get too close to the needle STOP with the needle in the down position, smooth out the stitching area and make a new frame.<br />
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These little things make a BIG difference in your results.<br />
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<h3>
Audition</h3>
It's always good to "audition" your design on a practice sandwich.<br />
Be sure to use the same batting as your primary project.<br />
This gives you an opportunity to test your needle size and tension settings.<br />
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In the "test drive" sample below I stitched inside feathers with 12wt and the outside feathers with a 40wt.<br />
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On the Lewe rectangles I choose to stitch with a 40wt thread. The buildup of the 12wt thread was a little much for the small space I was quilting in.<br />
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Do what looks good to your eye though.<br />
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On the image below notice that I started my feathers by stitching an "orange peel" base at the bottom center of the panel. That base acted as the 1st feather in the backtrack method that Wendy describes.<br />
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I stitched counter clock wise from bottom center to the right and up and then locked & cut my threads and started at the bottom again this time working clockwise back to the top along the left side of the oval.<br />
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Be sure to watch the<br />
Lewe Feather video --> <a href="https://youtu.be/QSkaoKzHFl0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you need a little more instruction for free motion feathers reference the detailed tutorial I wrote for Moda Bake Shop...<br />
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<a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2017/02/lets-quilt-it-valentine-and-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Let's Quilt It -- A Valentine for You"</a><br />
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There are supporting YouTube Video's for the Valentine.<br />
Click<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1J7zaKOX4jeopY8aNbeKN005-3UwVZn-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> for them.<br />
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Lewe Rectangle detail...<br />
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More detail...<br />
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Once you're done with feathers you'll want to go inside the panel and echo quilt around the subject areas. You can use most any weight for that step.<br />
I stayed with the 40wt thread.<br />
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To make a little definition I also stitched between the heads of the ewe.<br />
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Final step... I thought the grassy area needed a little something so I added a few loops with the 28wt Aurifil color #2880 from The Subtle Sampler.</div>
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You could also stitch the grassy spikes. </div>
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Or just pebbles...</div>
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You can see how Wendy stitches loops on page 31 of Stitching Pathways.</div>
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Well there you have it...<br />
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We used our 12wt thread for top stitching,<br />
40wt for feathers and echo quilting,<br />
and 28wt for a few loops.<br />
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Don't worry about making the top and bottom rectangles EXACTLY the same...<br />
*<br />
I do NOT count feather plumes or make sure my design is exact.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And I Love, Love, Love the way it frames the subject area!</span></div>
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March 4: Top and Bottom Squares</div>
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-9965372336114599272019-02-18T11:32:00.000-05:002019-02-18T11:32:45.861-05:002019 Free Motion QAL: Show and Tell - Some Progress Pics<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy President's Day All!<br />
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On our "off" week I thought it would be<br />
fun to share a few<br />
Work In Progress pictures<br />
received via Email, Facebook and Instagram<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWbZtWMevaPlvJBKcuq8nHXm_BAp88pLGJztzWq3MOwrFNml-Gq5yx07iq0rVrhACa14sjKVEz3ucexp9WjRaAnK4bbDOhfpGy1sxCMX0AUmpPmwZu9ffQTljDHbjp2DTqyZpnjmgJdw/s1600/2019FMQALSHOW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1597" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWbZtWMevaPlvJBKcuq8nHXm_BAp88pLGJztzWq3MOwrFNml-Gq5yx07iq0rVrhACa14sjKVEz3ucexp9WjRaAnK4bbDOhfpGy1sxCMX0AUmpPmwZu9ffQTljDHbjp2DTqyZpnjmgJdw/s400/2019FMQALSHOW.jpg" width="396" /></a><br />
I get all excited when I receive progress pictures.<br />
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Honestly !<br />
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It makes my day...<br />
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I love that each person makes the project their own.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuCARcFoXN0NcwCKdF8N7GpfBwKv30PjAzDgaGHPR2lheoOHxzI2wrLyoOneF4xViG81z0WAgTQz4oCKnYtsuFaCOFbRIKIj58SGaIrSe_XccJsP6ium6xVg-EypjeeYRXqg2qUVKlZE/s1600/BertGarinoEmail+Close-up+center+panel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuCARcFoXN0NcwCKdF8N7GpfBwKv30PjAzDgaGHPR2lheoOHxzI2wrLyoOneF4xViG81z0WAgTQz4oCKnYtsuFaCOFbRIKIj58SGaIrSe_XccJsP6ium6xVg-EypjeeYRXqg2qUVKlZE/s320/BertGarinoEmail+Close-up+center+panel.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
using any machine they have available...<br />
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with or without a stitch regulator<br />
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Some folks are just getting started...<br />
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and some folks had a baby shower deadline so they are DONE !!</div>
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(I'll show you more of this one later ;) </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some folks are working on a longarm...</span></div>
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Others are on home machines.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But what is really awesome is that you're all stitching along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I sit and stare at every image with a BIG SMILE on my face.</span><br />
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Many thanks to those that have sent me images or tagged me or Wendy on Instagram or Facebook.<br />
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Bert, Lori, Kathleen, Deb, Mary, Mary Jean<br />
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If I missed an image someone sent -- please forgive me.<br />
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Before you get back to stitching be sure to jump over to Wendy's post <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/02/18/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To date <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy</a> and I have shared the following Quilt Along (QAL) posts...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jan 21: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Setup, Planning, Basting</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">✅</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jan 28: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a> </span></span>✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> </span>✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Feb 11: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-check-in-tips.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check-in and Tips</a> </span>✅<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Also -- I've created a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1J7zaKOX4jc8Y3LTyx_sDtYPmJ8Rossr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Playlist</a> referencing all the videos I've shared.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're just tuning in, there's ample time to catch up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We'll share our next lesson on the 25th of February.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grab your fabric, book, and thread and get ready to have some fun!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's the remaining schedule:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Feb 25: Top and Bottom Rectangles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 4: Top and Bottom Squares</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 11: Left and Right Panels</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 18: Narrow Sashing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 25: Outside Border</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">April 1: Binding, Labeling, Hanging if applicable</span><br />
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.... I love to hear from you!</h3>
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see where you are in the process.</div>
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#2019fmqal or #2019fmqalong </div>
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I'll be searching them.</div>
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You can always email me too</div>
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redbirdquiltco@gmail.com</div>
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tag me on Instagram</div>
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that is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RedbirdQuiltCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@redbirdquiltco</a> too !!</div>
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You can also leave a comment on the blog (below) or on any YouTube video.</div>
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I look forward to our upcoming adventures.</div>
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happy stitching!</div>
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-56760570067697028842019-02-11T11:09:00.002-05:002019-02-11T11:09:10.917-05:002019 Free Motion QAL: Check In & Tips<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey Hey Fellow Quilters...<br />
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Have you joined our<br />
2019 Free Motion Quilt Along<br />
featuring Lewe the Ewe fabric panel by<br />
World of Susybee?<br />
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It's a Mystery!<br />
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To date <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy</a> and I have shared the following Quilt Along (QAL) posts...<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jan 21: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Setup, Planning, Basting</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">✅</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jan 28: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a> </span></span>✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Feb 4: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> </span>✅</span></div>
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Also -- I've also created a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1J7zaKOX4jc8Y3LTyx_sDtYPmJ8Rossr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Playlist</a> referencing all the videos I've shared.<br />
Click the image below to get started:<br />
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If you're just tuning in, there's ample time to catch up.<br />
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We're taking Monday the 18th off in honor of President's Day and will share our next lesson on the 25th of February.<br />
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Grab your fabric, book, and thread and get ready to have some fun!!<br />
Here's the remaining schedule:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Feb 25: Top and Bottom Rectangles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 4: Top and Bottom Squares</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 11: Left and Right Panels</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 18: Narrow Sashing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">March 25: Outside Border</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">April 1: Binding, Labeling, Hanging if applicable</span></div>
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Today...</h3>
How is YOUR stitching is coming along?<br />
Is all going well?<br />
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Learning to free motion quilt can be intimidating.<br />
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Here are a few things to consider:<br />
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Relax </h3>
In order to get the best results it's important to relax!<br />
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Maybe a glass of wine will help?<br />
(not a bottle !! LOL)<br />
Fresh air ?<br />
Playing your favorite music...<br />
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Whatever it is that relaxes you -- give it a go.<br />
It's important to drop those shoulders and roll that neck too.<br />
Relax, sing, focus on the happy!<br />
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Troubleshoot</h3>
Every new endeavor warrants having the right tools.<br />
This week I worked with a few folks that were battling<br />
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<b><u>skipped stitches</u></b><br />
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To troubleshoot those skipped stitches consider:<br />
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Inserting a NEW NEEDLE!<br />
Not just any needle...<br />
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A Superior Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needle is YOUR FRIEND.<br />
If you're seeing skipped stitches and you're not using one do consider adding this tool to your kit.<br />
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Skipped stitches can also occur if your foot height is too high.<br />
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If you're using an adjustable height foot try setting it down to ride just above your quilt sandwich. <br />
Setting it too high can result in skipped stitches.<br />
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You can read more about setup basics here:<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Setup, Planning, Basting</a> </span></span><br />
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<b><u>long stitches</u></b><br />
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If you're not using a stitch regulator you'll need to regulate your own stitch length.<br />
This is done by coordinating the speed of your hand movement with the speed of the needle.<br />
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For beginners, I may recommend lowering the speed of the machine .<br />
If you're not sure how to set your machine/needle speed lower let me know -- I'll try to help you with this.<br />
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Setting the speed down allows you to floor the foot peddle and coordinate your hand speed to the constant speed that results.<br />
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<b><u>practice, practice, practice</u></b><br />
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The best way to improve is...<br />
continue to stitch.<br />
FMQ is an acquired skill -- kinda like learning to play a musical instrument.<br />
It doesn't happen overnight -- or with a one day lesson.<br />
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Get excited, be determined, make time, and keep on stitching !<br />
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Give yourself time (and permission) to learn</h3>
Any new endeavor requires gaining knowledge and allowing time to practice.<br />
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Every day that we stitch brings change<br />
and improvement.<br />
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Know that you'll learn and grow throughout the process and accept and be thankful for where you are today -- tomorrow it will be different.<br />
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It's true for me, for Wendy and for you...!<br />
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<a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a></div>
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<a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy</a> has great insight for you today too...</div>
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Jump on over and check it out!</div>
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<br /></div>
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.... I love to hear from you!</h3>
<div>
-- AND -- </div>
<div>
see where you are in the process.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
If you're on social media -- add this hashtag to any images you share</div>
<div>
#2019fmqal or #2019fmqalong </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I'll be searching them.</div>
<div>
You can always email me too</div>
<div>
redbirdquiltco@gmail.com</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
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or </div>
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<br /></div>
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leave comment or send me a message on Facebook</div>
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Use my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedbirdQuiltCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@redbirdquiltco page</a>.</div>
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or</div>
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tag me on Instagram</div>
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that is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RedbirdQuiltCo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@redbirdquiltco</a> too !!</div>
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<br /></div>
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You can also leave a comment on the blog (below) or on any YouTube video.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I look forward to our upcoming adventures.</div>
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<br /></div>
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happy stitching!</div>
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Karen</div>
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-29486719582938740282019-02-04T11:00:00.000-05:002019-02-11T09:24:49.276-05:002019 Free Motion QAL: Part 3 - Loops - Reflection - Stars - Pebbles<div style="text-align: center;">
Greetings!<br />
Welcome to Part 3 of the 2019 Free Motion Quilt Along featuring Lewe the Ewe fabric panel by World of Susybee!<br />
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Wendy Sheppard of <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivory Spring</a> and I are thrilled that you've joined us!<br />
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This week we're finally ready to free motion quilt.<br />
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If you're just tuning in to the QAL it's not too late to get caught up -- we have 2 weeks set aside to stitch the center of the panel! Grab your fabric, book, and some thread and get ready to have some fun!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jan 21: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Setup, Planning, Basting</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">✅</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Jan 28: <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stabilization Quilting or Catch Up</a> </span></span>✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">==> Feb 4 & Feb 11: Inside Center Panel <==</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Feb 25: Top and Bottom Rectangles</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">March 4: Top and Bottom Squares</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">March 11: Left and Right Panels</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">March 18: Narrow Sashing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">March 25: Outside Border</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">April 1: Binding, Labeling, Hanging if applicable</span><br />
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</span> These posts outline Fabric & Notion Supplies necessary for the QAL.</span></div>
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<a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen's Announcement Post</a></div>
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<a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/01/07/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy's Announcement Post </a></div>
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As mentioned in the announcement we'll be referencing Wendy's awesome book, Stitching Pathways, to help create our motifs and get accustomed to the process of Free Motion Quilting.</div>
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Additionally, I'll be using my thread collection, <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler,</a> for most of my stitching.</div>
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Here's how things looked at the end of last weeks stabilization stitching.</div>
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I love my Daylight Slimline Lamp - these old eyes of mine need more and more light each year!</div>
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One thing I failed to cover last week...</div>
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I highly recommend practicing or "test driving" new techniques or motifs on a sample swatch or quilt sandwich. It allows you an opportunity to work out the details before you're working on the actual quilt top. In the case of the 12wt top stitching you can get accustomed to the starting, stopping and tension setting changes.</div>
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I normally have to decrease my top tension when stitching with Aurifil 12wt .</div>
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It's one of my favorites for top stitching, wool applique and even free motion quilting.</div>
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Here's a little sampling of using 12wt for free motion quilting...</div>
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You've gotta love how the 12wt thread takes center stage.</div>
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Oh so Yummy!</div>
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Enough of last week now -- let's get started on that Center Panel.</div>
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Before you get stated you may want to review these previous shares:</div>
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Use a darning foot for free motion quilting -- and drop or cover those feed dogs.<br />
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Don't forget your Gloves -- Machingers are my favorite!</div>
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As I mention above, consider "warming-up" on a practice sandwich with similar weight fabrics, threads and batting. </div>
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This allows you to practice a new motif as well as fool with your tension settings. I'll change weights of thread several times on this center panel.<br />
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If the motif is new to you -- consider drawing it on paper a few times to begin to build muscle memory before stitching it out.</div>
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The motif I used this week are nearly all straight from Wendy's Book, Stitching Pathways.<br />
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I chose to stitch from the bottom of the center panel toward the top.</div>
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If you watch theYouTube video below you'll get a feel for my thought process when trying to decide what motif to quilt and what color and weight thread I might select.</div>
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Many of these things come with time as you begin to find YOUR style.</div>
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I love to let the fabric speak to me -- to help me decide what to quilt. </div>
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In the case of the bottom of the center panel it was reading yellow and I felt the entire scene was calming. </div>
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I choose to quit out Wendy's "Reflections" design (Page 32 in Stitching Pathways)</div>
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The thread and the motif combined are just beautiful.</div>
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In the video above I talk in detail about where I start, how to outline the ewe and the flowers and how to find your way around the bottom of the panel. </div>
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What I don't share is exactly how to stitch out Reflections. You'll find this on page 32 in Wendy's book.</div>
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Unlike Wendy I choose to start and stop my stitching by doing "Lock" stitches.</div>
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Basically, after pulling my bobbin to the top of the sandwich I take 4-5 teeny tiny stitches to lock or knot the beginning -- after stitching away I'll go back and trim those threads flush.</div>
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At the end of your stitching you'll to the same to "Lock" the stitches. Take 4-5 teeny tiny stitches to end and trim the top and bobbin threads. </div>
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When I was examining the panel I noticed that there were at least 3 different sections of the meadow. The section above where I stitched Reflections had dots printed in the fabric.</div>
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Those dots read "Pebbles" to me -- so pebbles was my choice.</div>
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You'll find "Pebble Power" in Wendy's book on Page 50.</div>
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But first -- not only did the fabric design change but the color of the fabric changes too.</div>
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So I chose to go with Aurifil 28Wt thread color #2880 in this section. </div>
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The 28wt takes a bit of center stage yet the pale green color blends nicely into the fabric. </div>
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I started stitching Pebbles just above the Reflections area -- and when I hit up against a Ewe or a Flower I made a point to echo quilt them while I was in the vicinity. </div>
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Echo quilting around a subject (ewe or flower) allows it to POP off the fabric.</div>
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I intentionally avoid stitching on the line of the ewe or flower because it's difficult to follow a line. </div>
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As Wendy points out in the book be sure to make some pebbles large and some small... It adds interest to the design. </div>
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Another thing: Wendy shows you a figure 8 type pebble in the book on page 50 -- but when I first learning pebbles I choose to stitch each pebble in the same direction. For example, if I started out stitching clockwise I would continue clockwise (rather than changing direction which is what happens when you follow a figure 8 design). </div>
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If you're having trouble getting rounded pebbles give this method a try. It may just "click" for you.</div>
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As you approach the top of the "pebble" section of the meadow you'll notice a few bees buzzing around. </div>
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I've been safely using the purple air soluble marking pen for years. Never any trouble.</div>
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The image below is adding in a new motif -- Grass</div>
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I made-up this motif based on the design printed in the fabric.</div>
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I added meandering crabgrass to the left of the black sheep (below).</div>
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OK -- In the last section of meadow I decided to try a lighter weight thread, 40wt Aurifil Color # 5017 for a combination of pebbles, crabgrass and loops.</div>
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I love reusing designs I've already stitched on a quilt top -- it brings a bit of cohesiveness.<br />
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Again I used my purple pen to jot down some stitching path ideas.</div>
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Meandering Loops (P31) for the bee flight path.</div>
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A few strands of crabgrass here and there</div>
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And every now and then a small cluster of Pebbles (P50).</div>
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I just love the way it all comes together!<br />
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And here we are -- on the last section of the Center Panel...<br />
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What to do, what to do...<br />
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From The Subtle Sampler you could use 50Wt Color #2000 -- Although it has a bit of a beige tint to it it would still work beautifully. </div>
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And there we have it -- We've completed the center panel of Lewe the Ewe with a variety of motif and thread color and weights.</div>
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Greetings!<br />
Welcome to Part 2 of the 2019 Free Motion Quilt Along featuring Lewe the Ewe fabric panel by World of Susybee!<br />
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I'm so excited to share this quilting time with YOU and my dear friend and mentor Wendy Sheppard of <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivory Spring</a>. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Jan 7: <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a> </span>✅</span></div>
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<a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/01/07/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy's Announcement Post </a></div>
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As mentioned in the announcement we'll be referencing Wendy's awesome book, Stitching Pathways, to help create our motifs and get accustomed to the process of Free Motion Quilting.</div>
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Stabilization is part of the quilting process that focuses on stabilizing or keeping square the 3 (or more) layers of the quilt prior to beginning to free motion quilt them.<br />
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It generally involves quilting straight stitches in or around a block - but it could also be done by free motion stitching in or near an applique ditch. </div>
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If quilting a block-based quilt I would consider stitching in the ditch of each block (or, in my case just outside of the ditch) as part of the stabilization process.</div>
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For a quilt with many borders -- stitching near or in the ditch of the quilt borders would be considered stabilizing the quilt. <br />
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Here are a few examples where I've stabilized or top-stitched on other Susybee panels.<br />
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~ Lief the Caterpillar ~<br />
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On this Lief baby quilt I top stitched along the bottom border in white.<br />
It looked so nice I decided to stitch 2 rows of white.<br />
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Also -- I top stitched inside of the black sashing with a black 12wt thread.<br />
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Stabilization helps keep the quilt or subsections of the quilt "square" -- it keeps them from getting wonky during the quilting process.<br />
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~ Zoe ~<br />
One of my favorite Susybee Characters...<br />
I stabilized this growth chart quilt with top stitching.<br />
I stitched around the first 2 small borders.<br />
Love the look!!<br />
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Before you begin your stabilize stitching be sure to baste it well -- otherwise -- you may have trouble with fabric gathers as you near the inside edge of your stabilization quilting.</div>
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See my basting recommendations in Part 1 -- <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here!</a></div>
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For me though I really enjoy the stabilization step. <br />
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Some of this LoVe comes from wanting to use my awesome stash of luscious Aurifil threads!!<br />
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Another reason I enjoy this process is because I've released myself from having to stitch "in the ditch". <br />
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Instead, I use that beautiful 12Wt thread and stitch next to the ditch.<br />
It's so much easier and the thread looks awesome !!<br />
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Here's a sample on the Lal the Lamb Growth Chart for World of Susybee.<br />
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For this quilt I decided to use color #6722 from <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler</a></div>
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To successfully top-stitch with Aurifil 12Wt you'll want to have a Superior Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needle size 90/14 or 100/16.</div>
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In the bobbin I generally use Aurifil 50Wt thread because it's more economical than heavier weight threads.<br />
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That's right, for the same price you get more yards of Aurifil 50wt on a large spool (1422 yards) than any other weight..<br />
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Also -- that fine weight thread makes your bobbin last longer!</div>
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I stitched most of this project with Aurifil 50Wt color #2312 in my bobbin. <br />
You'll find this weight and color in The Subtle Sampler.<br />
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This color goes nicely across several different top thread colors.<br />
It's my favorite bobbin thread weight and color.</div>
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NOTE: You might find the 50wt too fine for your style of top stitching with 12Wt.<br />
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Next -- Use a walking foot for your top stitch. <br />
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Some manufacturers call them even feed or dual feed feet. <br />
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Set your machine to a Straight Stitch with a length of 3.50 or more -- this way you can admire the beautiful stitches coming your way.</div>
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On this panel I decided to stabilize around every panel square or rectangle -- but not along the outside edge. </div>
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To get started with your straight stitch quilting be sure to bring the bobbin thread to the top.</div>
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Set your stitch length down very low (I set mine to 1.0) and take 5 or 6 stitches at this length.</div>
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Now set the stitch length back to 3.5 or higher and continue stitching around the design. </div>
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The Aurifil 12 wt thread is a hand embroidery weight thread -- it's not made to take high tension or high speeds. </div>
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Take your time and admire how beautiful those stitches are.</div>
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When you make it around the entire square or rectangle and are nearing the beginning small stitches, stitch over them with a few of the 3.5 length stitches.<br />
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Move on to the next square or rectangle and repeat the process:</div>
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Stitch around the area...</div>
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Isn't it beautiful?<br />
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Don't worry about the spacing as it relates to the black dots on the panel. <br />
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The Panel prints are rarely ever perfect -- just do the best you can. </div>
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NO-One will notice.<br />
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I use my Machingers gloves during this process and take care to ensure my fabric does not have a drag.<br />
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The Walking Foot and Long Stitch Length will work wonders if free of drag.</div>
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Hello all and welcome to Part I of our 2019 Free Motion Quilt Along (2019FMQAL) featuring the Lewe the Ewe fabric panel by World of Susybee</div>
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I've teamed up with my dear friend Wendy Sheppard of <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivory Spring</a> for this fun quilting adventure. </div>
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We're really excited to have ya'll on board. Thank you for joining us. </div>
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If you missed the 2019 FMQAL Announcement posts you can find them by clicking the links below. <br />
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These posts outline Fabric & Notion Supplies necessary for the QAL.</div>
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<a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen's Announcement Post</a></div>
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<a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/01/07/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy's Announcement Post </a></div>
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As mentioned in the announcement we'll be referencing Wendy's awesome book, Stitching Pathways, to help create our motifs and get accustomed to the process of Free Motion Quilting.</div>
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Additionally, I'll be using my thread collection, <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler,</a> for most of my stitching.</div>
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Looking for more details about the supplies necessary to quilt along, click <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> </div>
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2019 FMQAL Schedule: </h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Jan 7: Announcement Post </span>✅</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">🠞 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan 21: Setup, Planning, Basting 🠜</span></div>
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OK! Let's get this QAL show on the road!</div>
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<b>Setup</b> -- Some of you may think it's not important to talk "setup" -- but really -- I think it's one of the most important topics for free motion quilting success.<br />
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I share details of my machine setup on several posts from LONG ago. <br />
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Links to these posts and corresponding videos outlined below.<br />
BE SURE -- to review and watch them. <br />
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If you're anxious to learn and be successful at FMQ -- setup is key. </div>
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Also -- for this section take the time to read and digest the first 20 pages of Stitching Pathways.</div>
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Wendy shares a wealth of information there-- you don't want to miss ANY of it!!</div>
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Also note -- although Wendy and I agree on many aspects of Free Motion Quilting -- our approaches vary at times.</div>
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I'll be sure to point out those areas where we may differ in opinion and personal preference.</div>
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Rest assured -- there is no RIGHT OR WRONG with FMQ. It's all about finding what works best for you and your style. It's a good thing to show differences -- it gives you options for success! </div>
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We gracefully and respectfully accept our differences. Love that woman!</div>
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Let's talk machine setup from my point of view... </div>
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You see -- I'm a firm believer that your "setup" aids in your success!<br />
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I use a Janome 7700 for most of my machine quilting -- but honestly -- I'll be the first to say that you can stitch on any machine -- really!! Wendy uses a Bernina - I use a Janome - both machines are awesome!</div>
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When I travel and teach I may teach on a Handi Quilter or a Baby Lock or a Pfaff or any number of other machines. The key is the setup... </div>
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Here are a few things I feel are really important:</div>
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<b><u>The first item is:</u></b> Having the bed of your machine be flush with the table top. I don't have a big studio -- matter of fact my studio moves between home and the cottage quite regularly. In order to accommodate my traveling lifestyle I purchased a Gidget II table by Arrow. </div>
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It allows my machine to sit flush with my table top. </div>
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I share more images and a complete explanation of my quilting area setup on <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this blog post</a>. </div>
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And while you're there be sure to view the corresponding 2016 QAL <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL6dYP1L7aU&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Video</a> that discusses setup, my favorite notions and also runs you through a suggested practice session. </div>
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Leave feedback below if you have questions on any of this.</div>
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<b><u>The other items are: </u></b> Thread, Needles, Darning Feet & Gloves</div>
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From the above <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">post</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL6dYP1L7aU&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Video</a> you learned of a few of my favorites AND why! </div>
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Let's do a quick review:</div>
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Thread</h3>
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Aurfil thread is by far the best cotton thread on the market. </div>
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I've been successfully using it for years! <br />
This high quality 100% Egyptian cotton thread has amazing sheen, minimal lint, and stitches beautifully.</div>
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Combine that with 270 choices of color and 5 different weights of 2 ply thread it makes an exceptional choice. <br />
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High Quality Thread makes a big impact on successful quilting. <br />
This is something that Wendy and I strongly agree on!<br />
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I so often hear "I can't believe changing the thread could fix my issues".<br />
It's true -- using a high quality thread (with high quality fabric and batting) can make a world of difference. <br />
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Wendy and I recently joined forces with 19 other amazing makers to share our love of thread in a new program called Aurifilosophy. <br />
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We teach at shops, guilds and private groups -- yep we are Aurifilosophers ! <br />
You can read more about the Program <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/aurifilosophy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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I was honored to be offered an opportunity to create my very own Aurifil collection in 2017 -- this is when I curated <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler.</a> </div>
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Many of the threads I use for the FMQAL are included in The Subtle Sampler. </div>
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I'm excited to share my choices in color and weight with you during the Quilt Along. Thread education is one of my favorite things (besides FMQ) to discuss. </div>
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Here's a quick view of the thread colors and weights that are in The Subtle Sampler.<br />
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Notice that Aurifil's thread spools are color coded by weight! <br />
At a quick glance I can understand weight and color without looking at the label.</div>
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Needles</h3>
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Superior Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needles have grown to be my favorite needle. </div>
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You wouldn't think that a needle could have much of an impact on the success of your quilting -- but I'm here to say it can. </div>
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The top stitch needle has an elongated eye and a groove down the entire shaft. It gives your thread a fighting chance when quilting through multiple layers of fabric and batting. I LOVE these needles. <br />
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If you are experiencing any trouble with breakage, skipped stitches or shredding -- give them a try! I purchase the assortment pack because having the right size needle to match your thread weight is important. </div>
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On this<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B96ZOPFUFzRVbUIxSlZrYUFOZ1E/view" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> free reference sheet</a> I share thread weight to needle size comparisons and also discuss tension adjustments that may be necessary when you change thread weights. Download the guide for all the details.</div>
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Free Motion or Darning Feet</h3>
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Another important aspect of my quilting adventure is my foot. I really dislike stitching with a foot that is rectangle or oval. Personally I love a foot that is rounded or open toed (a horseshoe shape).<br />
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The rounded nature of the foot helps me think round and stitch round. <br />
See this<a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2014/06/do-you-fmq-process.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> informative blog post from 2014</a> -- where, early on in my stitching & educating adventures I talk about the basics of FMQ.<br />
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I chat other setup basics in the 2016 FMQAL <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL6dYP1L7aU&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTubeVideo</a> mentioned above. <br />
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Gloves: </h3>
I love to stitch with Machingers Gloves. Wendy and I have a slightly different approach here. I keep both of my hands on the quilt top - using my fingertips to control the movement of the sandwich. With the lightweight, yet gripping Machingers Gloves, I can control the sandwich so it doesn't control me. </div>
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Be sure to purchase the smallest size gloves that comfortably fit your hands. It's nice to be able to leave them on when changing a bobbin or needle. Excess fabric in your fingertips is NO FUN. </div>
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Batting:</h3>
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My go-to batting to add amazing loft to any project is Quilters Dream Wool batting. </div>
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It really does "Quilt Like a Dream".<br />
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There's minimal shrinkage and it can be machine washed and dried<br />
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You can read more about Dream Wool by clicking <a href="http://the%20backing%20for%20the%20backing%20wendy%20and%20i%20bot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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A Crib size piece of batting is perfect for this project (60" x 46").<br />
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If you prefer to avoid using wool -- consider using Quilters Dream Blend or Dream Cotton.</div>
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Now -- Let's Talk Basting!!</h3>
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Wendy has some great information on basting in her book -- check out page 17 for that information. We have very similar approaches to basting. </div>
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It's important to always cut your batting and backing a few inches larger than the quilt top. This affords us something to hold on to when nearing the edge of the quilt top.</div>
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Also for ease of placement and taping, after pressing, be sure to have straight and square lines on your backing fabric.</div>
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Begin the basting process by positioning the backing fabric -- right side down -- on a table top or large flat surface.</div>
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Tape one side down. </div>
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I use blue painters tape and attach every few inches.<br />
The painters tape does not leave residue on my table top.<br />
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Now smooth the fabric in the direction opposite of what you taped and tape another edge of the backing.</div>
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The key is to ensure there are no gathers in the backing. </div>
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If I run my hand over the backing and a ridge is created ahead of my hand then it needs to be more taut. </div>
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You can read <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-ii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this blog post</a> and watch <a href="https://youtu.be/AsVvg8csEhQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this video</a> from my 2016 FMQAL for great detail about basting.</div>
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Once the backing is ready I place the batting over it and smooth it out.<br />
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For this FMQAL I choose to use 1 layer of Dream Wool.</div>
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Next I position the quilt top on the batting.</div>
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Again I smooth it out -- from the center in an outward moving motion.<br />
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Now I grab my basting pins by Dritz. I generally use the smaller pins to baste. But I do own larger ones too. The smaller ones don't get in the way as easily as the larger ones do.<br />
I may choose the larger one when I pin the center of a subject I know I won't be stitching right away.<br />
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Notice how the basting pins have a slight bend in them.<br />
This enables you to easily scoop-up all layers of the quilt. </div>
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I start pinning from the center of the sandwich outward -- smoothing as I go.</div>
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You can find MUCH MORE DETAIL about basting in this <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-ii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog post</a> and by watching <a href="https://youtu.be/AsVvg8csEhQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this video</a> from my 2016 FMQAL.</div>
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One of the reasons I pin baste is because it allows me to "think" during the process.<br />
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I'm thinking about where I will begin quilting.<br />
I try avoid pinning there. <br />
I rarely start quilting in the center of a subject. So this is a safe place to pin.</div>
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Second, through the entire pinning process I think about "How to Quilt That".... <br />
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Pinning gives me time to inspect every few inches of the quilt top. <br />
I really LOOK at the fabric -- I try to let the fabric speak to me as I pin. <br />
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This part of the process helps me begin to decide what motif(s) to use for the quilting.<br />
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I'll will chat more about motif and thread color and weight selection as we stitch along -- but if you would like to understand my thoughts on this from our 2016 QAL -- read the <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-how-to.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog post here</a> and <a href="https://youtu.be/_47WMMq91Jg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">view the video here</a>.</div>
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When pinning I choose to pin about a fist width apart. I don't generally use any pattern to pin -- just start in the center and work my way outward, smoothing and pinning as I go.</div>
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When I'm done pinning I use my favorite tool, the Kwik Klip to close all the pins.</div>
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It's an efficient way of getting them closed and saves your finger tips too! </div>
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I love to use a heavy weight thread (12 wt) and top stitch for stabilization.</div>
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It works beautifully and looks awesome.</div>
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If you don't have these supplies -- no worries. Just use what you have for now and it will work out just fine. It's a learning process -- when you have time and funds to experiment -- do it then!</div>
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Are you excited!</div>
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Please share with your friends!</div>
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-73059521750388340272019-01-07T11:00:00.000-05:002019-04-19T08:33:24.133-04:002019 Free Motion Quilt Along: Lewe the Ewe<div style="text-align: center;">
Greetings fellow quilters -- Happy 2019! <br />
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I hope you had a joyous Holiday Season.</div>
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I'm excited to share that I've teamed up with my long time Free Motion Quilting mentor and blogging friend <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Sheppard</a> for a 2019 Free Motion Quilt Along. </div>
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It's like a dream come true! </div>
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You see I've <strike>stalked</strike> followed Wendy for years and years -- getting inspired by and learning from her quilting projects and tutorials -- taking her lead to purchase and use Aurifil thread -- being encouraged to quilt out of my comfort zone... </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wendy says "put some McTavishing on it Karen"</td></tr>
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-- being tutored to shape up my feathers... </div>
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Yes -- these needed a little help!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Miller -- Feathered Flower Fun Design - 2015</td></tr>
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I also helped Wendy promote her early quilting books (still some of my favorites). </div>
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From: Recreating Antique Quilts</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen's take on "Garden Lattice" by Wendy Sheppard Recreating Antique Quilts</td></tr>
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And from the same book I made Wendy's Ivory Baltimore Pattern in wool !</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen's take on "Ivory Baltimore" by Wendy Sheppard - Recreating Antique Quilts</td></tr>
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Yes, Yes -- she's truly is an amazing designer, quilter, author, educator, and friend. </div>
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I couldn't be more excited and honored to team up with Wendy for this fun Quilt Along. </div>
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Aurifil USA's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration</td></tr>
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Sooo you're wondering....<br />
what are we up to? </div>
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Well -- If you know ME</div>
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you know MY feelings on this. </div>
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If you'd like to grow your Free Motion Quilting skills on ANY machine the best thing to do is practice, practice, practice. </div>
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I feel that practicing on a panel gives you a stress-free way of learning or improving your FMQ.<br />
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First, panels work in your favor -- giving you clues on what to quilt.<br />
Also, the different sections of a panel allow you to practice more than one design.<br />
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IN ADDITION<br />
When using a panel to be gifted to someone young -- you'll never have to worry about your quilting being judged.<br />
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Young folks are just happy to have something to call their own.<br />
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SO...<br />
At All Costs...<br />
<b><u>Avoid learning</u></b> to FMQ on a quilt top that you spent a year (or more) piecing!!<br />
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Grab a panel -- get it done -- if you're not sure who to gift it to, think about offering it to a local charity, hospice, or children's unit at the hospital. <br />
They'll LOVE and APPRECIATE it. </div>
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With All This in Mind</div>
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Here are the details of the Quilt Along:</div>
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It's a Surprise !!<br />
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Wendy and I have<br />
- agreed on a schedule<br />
- targeted sections to quilt each week<br />
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I have no idea HOW Wendy will quilt it<br />
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She has no idea HOW I will quilt it.<br />
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So, in a sense,<br />
it's a MYSTERY<br />
Free Motion Quilt Along! </div>
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Should be SO MUCH FUN!<br />
Are you in ?<br />
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Let's talk Supplies, Schedule and Sponsors:</div>
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Supplies:</h2>
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Here's What You'll Need</h2>
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The Panel</h3>
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We'll be using one of our favorite panels from World of Susybee, Lewe the Ewe. </div>
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This panel is a 1 yard cut -- we won't add any extra borders or any piecing to it -- </div>
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Who Has Time?</div>
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Product Code: SB20042-710. </div>
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You'll need one panel - one 36" x 42" cut.</div>
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The Backing</h3>
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For the backing Wendy and I both love the Lewe the Ewe in the Meadow. </div>
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Product Code: SB20049-810 </div>
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For this fabric you'll need about 42" -- or 1.25 yards. </div>
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My general rule of thumb is that the batting and backing should be a few inches larger than the quilt top -- It gives you something to hold when quilting your edge or border designs.</div>
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For the binding we choose the Susybee Black and White Dot -- it's really an awesome multipurpose fabric. </div>
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I often use it for small sashings too!! </div>
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Product Code: SB20171-199 </div>
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A quarter yard of this fabric is perfect for your binding.</div>
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The Batting</h3>
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My go-to batting to add amazing loft to any project is Quilters Dream Wool batting. </div>
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It really does "Quilt Like a Dream". </div>
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There's minimal shrinkage and it can be machine washed and dried<br />
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You can read more about Dream Wool by clicking <a href="http://the%20backing%20for%20the%20backing%20wendy%20and%20i%20bot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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A Crib size piece of batting is perfect for this project (60" x 46").</div>
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The Book !! </h3>
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Stitching Pathways by Wendy Sheppard</h3>
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Most, if not all, of the motifs we plan to quilt </div>
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are from Wendy's book,</div>
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Stitching Pathways. </div>
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In my opinion this is one of the best Free Motion Quilting books on the market. </div>
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Not only does Wendy give you awesome beginner information and tips, she includes a wide variety of quilting motifs and shares -- in great detail -- HOW to quilt them. </div>
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It's with this detail that you'll learn to stitch the motifs. </div>
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Wendy and I will independently choose </div>
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where to use the motifs, </div>
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you'll learn how to stitch your choices from the book. </div>
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You won't be disappointed -- I promise! </div>
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Best Book Ever!</div>
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Thread ~ Thread ~ Thread</h3>
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For my quilting I choose to use threads from my Aurifil Designer Collection, The Subtle Sampler. If you're not familiar with The Subtle Sampler you can read more about it here ==> <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler.</a></div>
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The Subtle Sampler contains 4 weights of Aurifil thread and I use all 4! </div>
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During the Quilt Along I'll explain why I choose one weight over another -- and why I choose the specific color I use. I'll share as much insight on motif and thread selection as possible. </div>
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Be sure to jump to <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy's Blog</a> to find out what she's Quilting with. </div>
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I assume she'll be using her Subtle Strings collection by Aurifil.</div>
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Which will you choose?</div>
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Standard FMQ Supplies...</h3>
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You'll want to consider having some of these basic FMQ Supplies:</div>
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<u>Top Stitch Needles:</u> My favorite are Superior Titanium Coated Top Stitch Needles. Because I use a variety of different weights of thread I choose to purchase the Assortment Pack of these needles. We'll chat a bit about why I love these needles in the next post. </div>
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NOTE: If you're stitching on a Janome machine consider purchasing the Janome PURPLE Tip needles. This needle is made specifically for Free Motion on the Janome. I also keep the RED Tip needles on hand. Sometimes that Janome of mine gets a little temperamental.</div>
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<u>Machingers Quilting Gloves</u> -- To help you CONTROL your quilt top -- it's key to making awesome looking motifs! Purchase them in the smallest size possible to comfortably fit your hand -- that way you can still change a needle, re-thread your machine, etc. </div>
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<u>Teflon Slider:</u> My favorite is the Supreme Slider. It comes in several sizes. I started with the standard size and eventually moved up to Queen. This tool helps the fabric slide easily across your machine bed. It's worth its weight in gold.</div>
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<u>Machine Extension Table</u>: Ideally, having your machine drop into a table is the best solution -- this way your machine bed is flush with the table top that will hold your fabric while you're stitching.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this blog post</a> from years ago to understand options for machine setup. I'll talk about this more next post too.<br />
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If you're interested in getting a Sew Steady extension table package there are some awesome package deals right now -- chat with your local shop owner or send me an email to learn more. (redbirdquiltco@gmail.com).</div>
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More Information: You can read more about the quilting area setup and supplies that I love by reading this <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-free-motion-quilt-along-part-iii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">POST</a> from the 2016 Free Motion Quilt Along. There are a few images, tips and a video to help you understand why I love the tools I love. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 7th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-quilt-along-lewe-ewe.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/01/07/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Announcement Post</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 21st</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Karen's </span><a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-1-lewe-setup.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Setup, Planning, Basting</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's </span><a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/01/21/18965/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Setup, Planning, Basting</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jan 28th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/01/2019-free-motion-qal-part-2.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Stabilization or Catch Up</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's </span><a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/01/28/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-2/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Stabilization or Catch Up</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 4th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-3-loops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a> ✅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/02/04/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Center Panel</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 11th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's </span><a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-show-and-tell-some.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Progress Pics</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/02/18/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Random Thoughts</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Feb 25th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/02/2019-free-motion-qal-part-6-fun-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/02/25/19042/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top and Bottom Rectangles</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 4th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-7-simple-is.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top & Bottom Squares </a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/03/04/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top & Bottom Squares </a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 11th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-8-side-panels.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left & Right Panels </a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's </span><a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/03/11/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left & Right Panels </a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">March 18th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/03/2019-free-motion-qal-part-9-narrow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrow Sashing Swirls</a> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrow Sashing</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">April 1st</span><br />
Karen's <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-fmq-along-part-10-fast-feather.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Fast Feather Border</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ✅</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/04/01/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-10/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outside Border</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">April 8th</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karen's <a href="https://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2019/04/2019-free-motion-qal-part-11-binding.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binding, Sleeve & Label</a> </span> ✅<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wendy's <a href="https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/joint-venture-with-karen-miller-mystery-quilt-along-part-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Binding, Sleeve and Label</a></span><br />
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We'll be keeping a working list of shops that have at least 2 of the main items available (fabric, book, or thread collections) for purchase. </div>
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The first winner, Janie - wins The Subtle Tree Kit complete with The Subtle Sampler thread collection! </div>
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Congratulations Janie. I'll email you soon so you'll have your own Subtle Tree Kit to create with.</div>
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and... because we never heard from the winner of my <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-subtle-sampler.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">original Subtle Sampler Announcement</a> we're giving away a 2nd Subtle Sampler thread collection to a new winner:</div>
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Congratulations Judy!! I'll be sending you an email so you too can enjoy The Subtle Sampler thread collection. So excited for you!</div>
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Thank you both for playing along.<br />
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Machine quilted on my Janaome 7700 with a variety of Aurifil threads from The Subtle Sampler over 2 layers of Dream Wool and with hand dyed fabric by my friend Terri Butler.<br />
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I can't wait to share it at Birds!!<br />
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IT'S GOING TO BE THE BEST YEAR EVER!<br />
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Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677152823724787763.post-89150192175891719572018-01-23T15:40:00.003-05:002019-07-29T11:41:47.652-04:00A Bit of Subtle and a Giveaway to Lift your Seasonal Blues<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome - welcome Quilty Friends!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49Rq3aNPMEYxccYXJIRUjk2QWEk78Sm12vFCgqGtuvhL_qPwc6LlKU9jUgLEnl-abQSsjz7bQ8iniow6ZRevYrGSPXqeKYaeqLn1XO1HFVH_yJnjw-hyQretSGlUaCYr6QDVQhCd_5wA/s1600/TheSubtleTree109x1600px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49Rq3aNPMEYxccYXJIRUjk2QWEk78Sm12vFCgqGtuvhL_qPwc6LlKU9jUgLEnl-abQSsjz7bQ8iniow6ZRevYrGSPXqeKYaeqLn1XO1HFVH_yJnjw-hyQretSGlUaCYr6QDVQhCd_5wA/s640/TheSubtleTree109x1600px.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>I'm excited to guest post on the<br />
<a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/the-subtle-tree/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aurifil Blog</a> today sharing<br />
a free project & tutorial:</div><div style="text-align: center;">~ The Subtle Tree ~<br />
an 11" x 13" mini quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqH60DCjRZdK83rd2bTRjgEqnVh_HtZ8ZPp7tqRr-xoa-SOQ-Gek0TCS8HLJ4fk6NLddIDr4eSr5qBE7oRtsthTcA0hCgv3iDnCxvTvY0b_wpQDi5tZL6_OC6JERr0rR4HKlwGDoeA-w/s1600/IMG_0125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqH60DCjRZdK83rd2bTRjgEqnVh_HtZ8ZPp7tqRr-xoa-SOQ-Gek0TCS8HLJ4fk6NLddIDr4eSr5qBE7oRtsthTcA0hCgv3iDnCxvTvY0b_wpQDi5tZL6_OC6JERr0rR4HKlwGDoeA-w/s640/IMG_0125.JPG" width="526" /></a></div>The Subtle Tree is an exercise in thread painting, machine applique, and free motion quilting on a home sewing machine using my debut Aurifil Designer thread collection,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Subtle Sampler</a>.<br />
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have you down ?<br />
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The Subtle Tree can be stitched in a weekend and will brighten most any decor.<br />
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Subtle Tree.<br />
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Be sure to click to the <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/the-subtle-tree/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aurifil Blog</a> and<br />
download the <a href="https://auribuzz.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/thesubtlesamplersuppliespubreva.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supply List</a>,<br />
watch the video tutorial (below),<br />
pickup The Subtle Sampler<br />
at your favorite shop,<br />
and get making your own<br />
Subtle Tree.<br />
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YouTube Video Tutorial -- Click image below </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OXumsFTP1h0" width="504"></iframe><br />
It was so much fun to create<br />
The Subtle Tree<br />
I think we should have<br />
a Subtle Tree for Spring too!<br />
Are you in ?<br />
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3. A slice of Dream Fusion by Quilters Dream<br />
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Greetings fellow quilters and thanks so much for stopping by. </div>
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Since the official <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aurifil announcement</a> of my debut thread collection,<br />
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I've been busy creating new ways for YOU to use this marvelous sampling of threads. </div>
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Here's a sneak peek at my current project, The Subtle Tree: Winter...</div>
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I'm having so much fun coloring & quilting with The Subtle Sampler!</div>
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An upcoming *free* project,<br />
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We'll do some simple, yet effective thread painting, add in a little swirly free motion background AND hand stitch a few french knots while using nearly every thread in The Subtle Sampler collection.</div>
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And as we make our way into 2018 it might make sense to create a Subtle Tree: Spring or Summer or Fall too... ?? Yes ?</div>
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While we're here -- let me mention that The Subtle Sampler is or will soon be available at your local or online quilt shops -- maybe one of your favorites? </div>
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These are a few that I'm aware of:</div>
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<a href="https://bearcreekquiltingcompany.com/shop/product/the-subtle-sampler-thread-collection-by-aurifil/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bear Creek Quilting Company</a></div>
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Lebanon, OR ** On Sale Now **</div>
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<a href="https://www.e-quilterscorner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quilters Corner</a> </div>
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Ithaca, NY</div>
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Endicott, NY</div>
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Naples, FL</div>
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Be sure to visit one of these shops locally (or online) and pickup The Subtle Sampler so you can stitch The Subtle Tree with me!<br />
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If YOU know of other shops that are carrying The Subtle Sampler -- please do let me know -- I'll be happy to add them to the list. </div>
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Before we go..,<br />
Jill Spencer -- where are you ? </div>
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I've been attempting to reach the winner of the original<br />
<a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-subtle-sampler.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subtle Sampler Giveaway</a><br />
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Jill -- if you see this message in the next week please comment on this post with your email address. You've won your own Subtle Sampler thread collection!</div>
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Good day from Houston, TX where today we began setup for the World of Susybee Booth (#537) at International Quilt Market. </div>
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International Quilt Market is a wholesale event for shop owners, designers & creators to view "soon to be released" fabric and product lines. The event is over the top inspiring and gets your creative juices flowing. </div>
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I attended my first quilt market as a pattern designer (May 2015) in Minneapolis. Here are some fun pics from Quilt Markets since then...</div>
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Victoria Findlay Wolfe's Star Power Quilt from Spring Quilt Market 2016. Isn't it fabulous!! </div>
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This is a quilt by Lisa Bongean and quilted by Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple. The pattern is "Antique Flower Garden" by Primitive Gatherings. It's created on Lisa's Primitive Gatherings Flannel Muslin with Wool Applique. It's to die for -- this was on display May 2015 in Minneapolis.</div>
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This was my first Market "Make and Take" with Eleanor Burns -- the nicest quilter on earth! </div>
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After class I spent 45 minutes of <u>one on one</u> time with Eleanor -- she's warm, honest, and amazing. </div>
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Here's one of the Instagram posts I did when Tula Pink released her first-ever quilt kit. If you have an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redbirdquiltco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account be sure to follow me there for updates from Houston, 2017.</div>
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We Have a Winner </div>
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of Teresa Silva's Longarm Quilting Workbook!</div>
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I'm so excited about Teresa's new book. </div>
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You can read my <a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2017/10/your-lucky-day-inspiration-review.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">review here</a>: </div>
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Congratulations to DeAnn</div>
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I'll be sending you an email soon!</div>
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You're going to love this book...</div>
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Finally -- There are 2 Giveaways open to celebrate my brand new Aurifil thread collection!!</div>
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Be sure to hop on over to<a href="http://karensquiltscrowscardinals.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-subtle-sampler.html" target="_blank"> this post</a> for my Giveaway and <a href="https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2017/10/21/the-subtle-sampler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this post</a> for Aurifil's giveaway. </div>
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