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Generation Q Poll and more Feathery Feathers

Generation Q Nosy Poll we do some fun polls at Generation Q. The results of the poll get published in the upcoming issue. Let your voice be heard! Continuing on with the feather tutorial and practice sessions from other quilters: Today we meet Kellie, she's new to following the blog. Welcome! Kellie sent me these… Continue reading Generation Q Poll and more Feathery Feathers

fun, machine quilting, quilting, teaching, Teri Lucas, tutorials

Keeping it Simple

Ahem. When I originally made this quilt it was as a class sample. The shop owner asked me to keep it simple.  You're probably not going to be surprised to learn that this is simple quilting. The thing is, by breaking it down into the basic parts, it is simple. One stitch at a time.… Continue reading Keeping it Simple

art, beauty, gratitude, machine quilting

Choosing Quilting Motifs: Open Heart Style

@play, I shared the first part of her story here. And the second part of her story here. I mentioned that my friend AEF offered her support throughout the design and quilting process. Invaluable. Just simply invaluable. I did a bit more planning with this quilt, as you can see to the right I have… Continue reading Choosing Quilting Motifs: Open Heart Style

bernina, learning, machine quilting, photos, quilting, Superior Threads, teaching

Choosing quilting motifs: Sampler Style

Serendipity the Third Time Around You may wonder how I moved so quickly from Serendipity to Serendipity the Third Time Around. Wonder no more! There is a Serendipity as Well and I'll talk about that quilt another day. Well, no I think I'll talk about them both now. Notes: both tops are silk: two different… Continue reading Choosing quilting motifs: Sampler Style

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Choosing Motifs Part 2.1Serendipity

Serendipty. One of the definitions is "an aptitude for making delightful discoveries by accident". In other words it just happens, it's not planned. This little bit of a quilt just happened. The due date was quickly approaching and Mary Kerr emailed me asking if I was submitting something for her book Cutting Edge Art Quilts.… Continue reading Choosing Motifs Part 2.1Serendipity

bernina, fabric, fun, learning, quilting, Teri Lucas

memory on 2 levels

The pipe is long gone but the pipe holder remains. Grampa smoked a pipe and there are certain cherry/vanilla scents that bring back such a pleasant memory that I'm back in the apartment with Gramma & Grampa. I can see Grampa having his tea in the saucer so he could drink it and have a… Continue reading memory on 2 levels

bernina, quilting, Superior Threads

stitching in the ditch

stitching in the ditch stitching in the ditch wondering if I'll pitch a fit stitching with monofilament stitching in the ditchOver the last few days I've been stitching with Superior's MonoPoly on my BERNINA 780.  Everything is working very, very well.  A thread stand sits to the right of the machine and the MonoPoly now… Continue reading stitching in the ditch

fun, quilting, Teri Lucas

Currently and concurrently

Currently I saw this list on Debby Browns blog who saw it on Pat Sloan's blog and thought I'd post my own answers: I am currently: Watching:  Master Chefs Professional on BBC America.  I love to watch food, beautiful gorgeous food being cooked. Reading:  I am in the first few chapters of Marie Bostwick's ties… Continue reading Currently and concurrently