So when do you start a new project? I have six quilts in the wings waiting to be quilted, and at least ten partially pieced quilts needing finishing. I promised myself I was going to catch up, but all it took was a poke from a student " Are you going to teach "Lemoyne Trails?"… Continue reading More Fabric Please
Old Man River Quiltfest
Old Man River QuiltfestI am excited to be teaching several Studio 180 Design classes at Old Man River Quiltfest in Vicksburg, Mississippi this month. Be sure to check out the link and come take some classes if you will be in the area or just want to add another adventure to your quilting journey.
The Quilt Top is Finished, Now What?
So the quilt top is done, now what? I have my bag of tricks, multiple designs, some I have learned by some great quilt instructors, other designs I have created by doodling. I have picked up some quilting designs looking at architecture, tiles or antique plates or trays. I've seen new designs in someone… Continue reading The Quilt Top is Finished, Now What?
Historic Quilts
A special surprise from my daughter this week was a trip to the Little Rock, Arkansas Historic Art Museum's storage building. There the museum attendants unrolled some beautiful quilts from the mid 1800's. I thought I would share some of my observations. The quilts were wrapped in tissue paper over a pole three quilts on each… Continue reading Historic Quilts
Hurricanes, Puppies, and a Drippy Sink
It takes a lot to get me to stop quilting to organize my quilting space, let alone my home. A few months ago Hurricane Hermaine came through causing a lot of damage as trees fell down on neighborhood homes. We were very fortunate to not have any real damage. We did, however, lose power for three… Continue reading Hurricanes, Puppies, and a Drippy Sink
It’s the Value that Counts
I get so excited in those "ah ha" moments which I had just the other day. I had a quilt hanging over the kitchen banister. It was one I recently quilted and had tried all kinds of new ruler and free motion designs to the point of overdoing it a bit. That's not what caught… Continue reading It’s the Value that Counts
When is it enough?
Do you ever start your quilting thinking I will just keep this simple and then.... It's always a process for me. I start with a simple idea, but it just doesn't look finished and so... and so.... and so. This is the case with what I am working on now. I thought a simple design… Continue reading When is it enough?
Houston Quilt Festival
This past week, I have been at Houston Quilt Festival. It was like being in a candy shop with no self restraint. Oh, the treasures I bought. One of my favorite booths was The Quilter's Apothecary with Jamie Wallen. I have watched Jamie's videos and have wondered if I would use his rulers. He was… Continue reading Houston Quilt Festival
Trunk Show with Prattville Piecemakers
Last Friday and Saturday I enjoyed being with the Prattville Piecemakers Guild in Alabama. They were a very sweet,fun group of excellent quilters. We started out on Friday night with supper with a few of the ladies from the Guild. They made me feel right at home. Afterwards, we went to a church where I… Continue reading Trunk Show with Prattville Piecemakers
How Do You Square Up a Quilt?
How do you square up your quilt after you have quilted it? After spending lots of time making sure my quilt is square when I am piecing once I quilt it I find it has pulled up in areas and is no longer square. Before I put on my binding I wet my quilt… Continue reading How Do You Square Up a Quilt?
Gail Renna 