BABY LOVE

Out on stands now is the 

January 2020 issue of AQ magazine.

 My new design, BABY LOVE, is 

featured within on page 64.

 I was very thankful to have Ann Hamel's 

(AQ's fantastic editor) advice on 

what is trending with baby colors since I 

am not a grandma and so a bit out of the loop:)

 Once I had my lovely Shadow Play 

fabric from Maywood Studios, I 

went shopping for some basic thread

and found the perfect pink with my

mother's name:)

Then it was time to get to work

paper piecing these simple little blocks.

 When it is time to place the applique',

using the full sized template with 

holes poked through key spots is

helpful for aligning 

heart and elements perfectly.

 While in Paducah this past September,

AQS let me tape a short video with my

way of doing hand applique' and tips.

You can watch it HERE!

 Time to assemble the blocks!

In addition to pinning straight 

through the points for alignment,

you can peek at the seams to 

see if they are lining up.

Those 1/4" seam allowances 

should align nicely.

 If you sew your rows together, 

this makes a nice easy quilt-as-you-go.

If you are a wonderful machine quilter,

the freezer paper templates are 

a great source for quilting designs

in the open white areas of the blocks.

If machine quilting isn't your "thing",

let the professionals do it and save time!

 I thought I would add pink hearts in 

the open areas and add some free-

motion quilting inside.....NOPE!

I hated it and it took me twice as long

to rip it as it did to quilt it.

 I was SO MUCH HAPPIER 

when I paid my sweet friends,

Toddy and Ray Sumsky to 

quilt it for me!

 Add your label....DONE!

You can even purchase the kit!

Cheryl Sleboda of Muppin.com 

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'Currant Pinwheels' in Simply Vintage!

Thank you all for sticking through 

some of the boring posts this past week

and here is your reward:)

 Here is the new issue of Simply Vintage, 

one of my Favorite publications!!

Inside you will find a sweet

red and green treat based on

this antique quilt below.

 This is Coxcombs and Currants which I own.

I thought I would try designing a 

smaller piece inspired by the quilt

but in a different colorway.

 These are some of my other 'go-to' 

colors; red, orange, black.

 I really like the small loop design within the leaves.

This one was all done by machine but

felt a bit too small so.....

 I started picking out my red, green, 

and white fabrics for a more traditional 

look to match the original quilt.

 This time I did all the work by 

hand (applique and quilting).

 I really enjoy the look of straight 

lines against curved lines.

Someone commented on the unique 

use of leaves on only one side of the 

vine vs. both sides as we traditionally see.

 I really wanted that FRAME appearance.

Then look how absolutely lovely

they staged it in the magazine!!

Thank you Simply Vintage and the 

whole Quiltmania staff!

I can't wait to see what other

colors people do this in!

Keep stitching~R

Cheryl Sleboda of Muppin.com 

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Machine Quilting for anyone!

Have you wanted to attempt machine quilting or are you looking for a new way to approach it?
This is the class for you!  I have met Christa and so it was no surprise to me that her class would be well organized and exactly what it says it is: Plan It, Stitch It, Quilt It! 

Christa's class is perfect for anyone wanting to start machine quilting. Her voice is calm and her instruction is precise and linear.  There is a great combination of walking foot and free motion instruction. 

As a student I appreciated the method of showing how to draw out your design first and then follow that up with the machine work.  This is so accessible for the home student.

Christa has graciously offered a 50% off code for you to access.  It will show up in your cart and is only available for her class until 4/4/17:
 http://craftsy.me/2iIqdEy

Enjoy and Have Fun!!

Have you met.....

Debby Brown?
If you haven't found her before, go look now!
I knew of her through a professional group I belong to but actually got to meet her this past October at International Quilt Market.  SO FUN and sweet and generous with her information!
She teaches for Handi Quilter and has Craftsy classes too so that you won't be afraid of quilting with your home machine.

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