Hard to keep up
Posted on: June 10, 2010
I’m sorry I can’t keep up with everything. I find it easier to put up the shop posts at the facebook page.
You can keep up with us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fenton-MI/The-Quilters-Garden/243570102415
Product Review: Have you tried Texture Magic™? You quilt it on the back of your fabric, steam it and it shrinks 30% magically adding texture to your fabric. You can use it for your quilt, purse, jacket or anything you can imagine. I have tried a purse, vest and quilt so far and I have several other projects I want to use it for. I love it, how about you?
Posted on: April 15, 2010
Sad to Say
Posted on: April 9, 2010
- In: Carolyns
- 2 Comments
If anyone happens to know what happen to three of my hand made pin cushions, could you let me know. Since they were samples and NOT for sale, there is no reason for them to be gone. Thanks
French General has designed a gorgeous collection for Moda Fabric Called Rural Jardin.
The Quilters Garden has kitted up both colorways.
Which one is your favorite?
Heather Bailey’s Nicey Jane Quilt
Posted on: April 6, 2010
- In: Carolyns
- 2 Comments
Just Can’t Cut it using Nicey Jane fabric collection from Moda.
Have you tried Bamboo batting yet?
Posted on: April 5, 2010
The tip I share most often with my fellow beginner quilters is to use spray baste instead of pins. I lay the backing out on the table wrong side up and clamp it or tape it down taught. I lay and center the batting on top of the back. The batting is usually a tad bit smaller than the back. I fold half of the batting back over itself and spray it. (I only use 505 spray baste). You don’t need to spray on a lot. I fold that back down on the backing and gently rub it from the center outward toward the edges. If you see a pucker, you can peel it up and set it back down again. I repeat this for the other half of the batting. I lay and center the quilt top right side up on top of the batting. The top is smaller than the batting and backing. I fold back the quilt top over itself and spray it, repeating the same process as I did for the batting. When the top looks nice I unclamp the quilt and flip it over and examine the back for any puckers. I gently rub from the center outwards. Wa La, it’s ready to quilt. Every time a customer comes in for pins and I share this with them, they come back as fans of the method and throw the safety pins away. This saves so much time and no more back ache.
What tip do you want to share!
Posted on: March 27, 2010
- In: Carolyns
- 4 Comments
How do you like my newest design for Island Batik Fabrics. It uses one fat quarter bundle and a few yards of setting fabric.
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I will be sending it out next month for Quilt Market.
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