Wednesday, March 9, 2011

First Whole cloth


I have started marking this whole cloth today, it was designed by Joann Hoffman. It will be my first on the long arm. To see more photos or to order your own pattern please visit the link below
http://compuquilterdesigns.danemcoweb.com/shop/category/wholecloth-patterns/

Finished quilt is 55x55

Churn Again







Measuring 98x98 this original design quilt was a blast to create and to make.
The center Churn Dash blocks measure just 3 inches finished and were not paper pieced. From there I radiated out in multiples of three, 6, 9, and 12 inches. To put an extra twist on the whole quilt I changed the settings. Going from on point to straight set, and repeating the setting OH THE MATH for this quilt was crazy!! It has also been entered in 3 quilt shows.






Finished yesterday

This is a baby quilt for a friend who has had horses most of her life. Her mom and dad own the barn where I board my horse.


Monday, March 7, 2011


Going to up grade my long arm

APQS Ult II for sale in Northeastern PA
I am selling my 1996 APQS Ult II with IntelliStitch® stitch regulator. Although she has quilted many quilts, she is still in ideal working order and would make a great machine to start your long arm business.

To sweeten the deal I have included many extra’s.

Machine comes with:
3 year old Intellistitch Stitch Regulator
Edgerider wheels
12 foot old wooden style table
Custom built over head lighting system

EXTRA'S
Mico-Drive handles
full set of zipper leaders
3 pressure feet....A) the original spoon foot B) Gadget Girl foot C) 1/2 foot for ruler work
Love To Quilt... solid metal base plate for ruler work (but I never take it off)
Specially made for this machine 45 degree cross hatch rulers from Linda and Dennis Rech.
5 spools of thread
4 packs of needles
1 large bottle of Zoom Machine oil
1 Book author Sue Patten, "Freehand Filler Patterns"
1 DVD Pajama Quilter reloaded by Dawn Ramirez
12 steel bobbins
12 pre-wound "Bobbin Line" 6- white 6-ecru
1 clip on magnify glass for close up work
1 small flash light and hand held Magnify glass for timing
1 small florescent hand held light for checking the under side of the quilt
1 R&S grooved boards "Cross Hatch"
6 Pantos
1 Gadget Girl "Ribbon Template"
1 Mark-B-Gone Blue Marker
1 White marker
1 Black light bulb
1 twin sized batting
Muslin to practice with

Extra's value over $1700.00
Buyer is responsible for pick up or shipping cost.
I Will help with delivery within 60 miles of my house, and if local delivery I will also spend up to 4 hours introducing you to your machine.
Asking, $6,500

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Santa Came Early for ME!~!

My custom made saddle was delivered today.  I am thrilled!  The saddle fits Bear like a glove and feels like riding in a Cadillac.  Larry, the saddle maker, went out of his way to get all matching hardware for the bridle, breast plate and saddle.  Who knew that stainless steal would be so pretty. The quality of the leather is amazing.  It is still so strange to me, I was able to pick ever aspect of this saddle.  It is a little Australian, a little English, and a bit more Western.   Worth every nickel, dime and quarters. 

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

My Center is Done

Yep, the center is done I will do the hand embroidery while I watch TV tonight.  I still have the leaves to make but when they are done I will have all the components to add the borders. 

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Nine Patch Blocks

The 4 nine patch blocks are now done.  Now onto the sewing down of the butterflies. 

 

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Step 4 finished

Butterflies and flowers are all turned and ready for applique.

 

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onto step 5

Step 4 so much fun

So, I have now ironed on all the freezer paper templates onto the back of the fabrics.  Now I will use my funny looking appliqué scissors to cut out around the templates. 

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