Quilts using toile fabric

I finished the Cape Cod toile little quilt. Suzette, in Bend, was kind enough to share that center piece with me and this is how I chose to showcase it. I decided I didn't really want a traditional binding so thought I'd try facing for the first time. I saw a few different videos and chose THIS ONE to do it. It looks a bit wobbly but it is very square- just laying on the grass isn't the best choice for a photo. It's been dark and dreary so hard to get decent lighting inside. I used the same…

You’ve heard of a tall story, haven’t you? Well, today I have a Toile Story for you. That’s the name I’ve given my checkerboard square quilt, just back from the quilter. Her…

Pictures - Toile stars - This was a class I took at the Sew'n Place in Chambersburg, Pa. I just finished it at the retreat I was at this weekend at North Mountain Retreat Center. It took me all weekend to finished it . It had lots of little pieces. I am glad I have it finished.

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I'm sure you can see lots of photos of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, but I wanted to share one more post with you. My second favorite quilt of the show. Crown of Flowers by Joanne Myers. All hand appliqued and quilted. It is amazing! Is that quilting amazing or what?! This was another quilt I'd love to have. Made by the owner's grandma in the 1950's it was called Mother Goose, but the embroidery looks more like Brothers Grimm to me! I posted this on Instagram and figured out the "rhyme."…

So, you want to make a medallion style quilt of your own. Good choice! I've made several and none have taken fewer than in no fewer than twenty years. I did it and so can you just by following a few basic guidelines: 1. Deliberate and over think choices every step of the way. 2. Procrastinate, and remember, you can’t rush quality work! 1. Choose a theme fabric. In 1992, I purchased one yard of a beautiful toile print, designed by Jinny Beyer to commemorate the 500th anniversary of…

As soon as October rolls around I always have to break out my Ghastlies stash. I already had two Halloween projects hanging around fro...

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