What thread do we use for our machine quilting? In this article Laura will share her tips for how to choose the right thread for the effect you’re looking for.
More painting on the Fish quilt
Linda is adding the final touches to her latest fish quilt using fabric painting. See how it’s coming along.
The Chameleon Box
See the box that Linda made inspired by chameleons!
Antique Drunkards Path Quilt
Take a look at an antique Drunkard’s Path quilt which caught Laura’s eye recently.
Sketchbook to Stitch: Eye of the Beholder
Laura talks about her recent digitising project and shares a few tips on how to translate a sketchbook design into stitch using software.
Digital Stitch plus Painting
Take a look at how Linda’s been using a combination of commercial digital stitch designs, freehand quilting and hand painting to produce a composition.
Quilts: Resurgence
Quilts: Resurgence, an exhibition of quilts selected from The Quilters’ Guild Collection and co-curated by Pauline Burbidge features a quilt by Laura.
Minimal Waste Sewing
Laura’s working on a minimal waste project that will be a home for all those unusable scraps from other projects. Take a look and be inspired to find something similar to sew yourself.
Digitising an image to stitch
Take a guided walk through the process of digitising a stitch design from an image. Laura will show you how she’s turned a hand drawn motif into an embroidery design using mySewnet software.
Quilting the Faded Railfence Quilt
Take a look at how Laura quilted her Faded Railfence quilt that featured in a recent workshop.
Stitch ‘n’ Flip Coasters
Use up your scrap fabrics with these fantastic, quick to sew, stitch and flip coasters. They are ideal for brightening up your home or giving as gifts!