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Do you want to be ready for anything in quiltmaking? Check out the Quilt Class and Teaching page. And, get in touch if you want to learn a wide variety of techniques. I am hoping to start a class at the end of July.
I updated the Color Chunk & Strip Donation Top page.
The Niece-phews page has also been updated.
Projects, Classes, Patterns, Techniques & Tutorials
Carrie sent me a link to using up scraps. It is based on Elizabeth Hartman’s ‘Map of the States’ tutorial. Unfortunately, the content no longer exists on the new elizabethhartman.com site. Yes, I did check. Remember that using scraps is very personal. If you cannot deal with scraps, shove them in a pet bed and move on with your life. Don’t stress because you aren’t using your scraps. I wrote a post recently about using my scraps.
Take a look at this tutorial for making Flying Geese.
Anna Maria is coming out with a pattern called Echinacea. Pink Door has pre-orders now, but it is only for the fabric, it seems. The website says the pattern will be available in November from Free Spirit. There aren’t a lot of details so I am holding off for now.
It’s a beautiful quilt, but that is a lot of applique’ for me.
Tools, Books, Fabric, Notions & Supplies
The first thing I noticed about the Color Cube is that it was very attractive. Those little squares of color really pulled me in. The Color Cube comes in 2 volumes, each containing 250 color combinations as cards. The idea is that you use them to choose color combinations. The hex codes are on the back, which are great for digital artists, but can’t really be used by quiltmakers as we never know what our favorite designers used for colors. As I have experienced with the Pantone Project, the leap from paper to fabric isn’t always smooth. Still these would be fun to look at or use for inspiration.
I was referred to a template site in hopes I could get some bag templates made. I was thinking of templates like Moni Malene uses in her reels on IG. I am not sure they have that sort of thing.
Media, Books and Articles
Check out the current size of the quilting industry.
I read this NYT article about LL Bean tote bags. While we do not have to copy the LL Bean classic tote bag, the same feelings can come from a tote bag you make. Perhaps you have a pattern you love (mine is the Jane Market Tote) and you make often. If you often make it as a gift, people might look forward to getting their own. I do like the sturdiness of the LL Bean tote bags as well as the open wide design. Check your library if you do not have a subscription.
Do you want some awesome inspiration? Check out Christine A. Moore Millinery. Yes! Millinery! Hats! She is the Official Milliner of Breeders’ Cup and makes hats for the Kentucky Derby.
Other Artists
Gustaf Westman is a furniture designer and he has some interesting furniture.
NQR
As mentioned last time, my sister is opening a Sanctuary for dogs who need a place to stay while their people get treatment for various addictions. She has a GoFundMe and I hope you will donate. Even $1 helps.
I donated to go fund me.
Thank you so much!