My Tips n Techniques

Monday, October 28, 2019

Scribble Stitch Cards...


A Day of Play with...

Stitch Cards



Fabric Stitch Cards






FUN with Fabric and Paper






Note Cards with Envelopes



The folded note cards measure 5 x 5 inches:



I placed a 5 inch charm square on top of the 

unfolded note card,

then placed a smaller square of fabric on top.

I stitched a half circle shape using 

black thread,

then trimmed the excess fabric.




I stitched 5 flower petals 

onto the charm square...






Then trimmed away the excess fabric...











Then added additional stitching to the flower...






Fabric Stitch Card......done !





Scribble Stitching is....FUN !








Let's stitch a HOUSE...



Stitching the door on the house...






Window and door stitched...





Stitching a flower center...





Stitching the flower petals...






House Card





Flower Stitch Card






House Stitch Card






It is great fun coming up with new 

flower designs...





Butterfly Stitch Card





Barn Stitch Card





I added fabric scraps to the background,

then stitched the red flower over the top.





Hearts Stitch Card






Flower





What a FUN way to spend the day !




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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi

Sunday, October 27, 2019

IDAHO Quilt Retreat...


I traveled 1,200 miles round trip

to attend a Quilt Retreat in Idaho...







Selkirk Lodge










Big windows allow lots of natural light

into our work room...






This is base camp for me for the week...






I am trying to finish up 

a Dresden Plate quilt top this week...





Day 1.....Applique work done,

Blocks sewn with sashing strips...




By the end of the first day,

All 5 rows are sashed.



Day 2


The Fabric Fairy left a surprise 

by my sewing machine...





A Thread Basket filled with treats !






By the end of Day 2...

The rows are sewn together...

the borders are sewn on...

the quilt top is.....DONE !

There is no way I would have it done that quickly

if I was working on it at home.....no way !



Day 3

Snap Bag Class...


I brought along a basket full of

snap bag kits...





The Quilters enjoyed learning how to stitch 

together snap bags to store your glasses...








Day 4


I had great FUN creating Stitch Cards.

I purchased blank note cards and envelopes

and stitched fabric onto the front of the cards.

Sewing through paper...it is a blast !



Here are random images 

from the Quilt Retreat:

























































I have been attending this retreat 

for many years...

it is well worth the trip !





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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn Kessi