Have you ever wanted to quilt using your domestic sewing machine and didn’t know where to start? Has the word “negative space” made you shudder? and are you looking for a quilt to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary of confederation? You’ve come…
Congratulations to all the quilters who have created their own special versions of this pattern. It is amazing to see this pattern come to life through the eyes of other quilters. If you haven’t already and you want to make…
I don’t know a quilter who starts showing her quilt albeit maybe just to friends who does not say “but don’t look at my appliqué stitches, my points or what ever failure they focus on.” I have a few thoughts…
To all those who have chosen to quilt their Canada 150 quilt with a walking foot on their domestic machine Congratulations on taking on the project. Week 6 concentrates on quilting the maple leaves. I am hoping that you are…
I first want to start with a review of Week 4 and quilt markup. I saved you from a 7 min video I did not post. I am not an expert when it comes to video so when it came time to…
I think you know already that I have made this quilt in several variations. I don’t know about you but I often have a picture of what I want to make but frustrated when the result doesn’t match my vision….
I asked Tara McInerney to take pictures of my quilt so I could promote the sale of my quilt pattern. I was positive that she would know what to do. She happens to be a great quilter – an eye for…
Let’s get cracking on cutting out the large blocks of the quilt. The hard part will be cutting a block that measures 12.5″ x 24.5″ and 24.5″ x 24.5″ as standard rulers are no longer than 24″. If your cutting mat is…
Week 3 Part Two: Using fusible web and attaching the Maple Leaf and the Text to your quilt. I am writing this post as if you never heard of fusible web or how to use it. There are numerous methods…
Flying geese are found in some many patterns. I love them either traditional and wonky and I hope you do as well. Many of you have your pattern and are getting ready to cut your fabric. You have enough fabric…
I am assuming you have pattern in hand and are ready to choose your fabrics. Everyone has their own tastes, style and way of choosing fabric so you don’t have to choose my colours BUT, if you did like what…
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