More than 7 years of posting on this blog,
I am always surprised at what posts are the most popular
with all of you...
You can check out the TOP TEN below:
Friday, September 11, 2015
Monday, September 7, 2015
Quilt Designs.....from My Sketch Book
I haven't shared a peek into my Sketch Book
of Quilt Designs lately...
Here are a few new designs I am working on.
I call these Over Under Designs:
The quilting designs travel over and under one anther...
I begin by drawing half circles and arc shapes,
then add vines and feathers that travel over and under them.
The last thing I do is add the textured background designs.
The arc shapes are drawn first...
The feathers go under and over the arcs...
The checker board background filler is drawn last.
Yes, these take a long time to sketch out,
but they are well worth it.
You will need to completely draw out your design on paper,
then chalk it out on your quilt top,
then stitch it out.
I drew a spiral line rather than an arc for this one...
It has become a favorite of mine.
Using the same background filler can be boring to stitch out...
I prefer mixing in lots of different background designs.
You need a large area of negative space on your quilt top
to accommodate this kind of design...
or a whole cloth style quilt.
These are addicting to sketch out...
I have been working on these for 4 months
and I can't stop!
In June I shared posts on
The Pixeladies, who host these classes, are offering
them again in October and November 2015.
CLICK HERE: to see My Quilts
May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Glycerin Gelatin Plates...
Making Jello Printing Plates...
This is my first attempt at adding glycerin when making
jello printing plates
Recipe:
1.5 Cups Glycerin
1.5 Cups Water
7 packets Gelatin
This recipe makes a 9 x 13 inch plate - 1/2 inch thick
Many times I print with large bontanicals, so made a
JUMBO printing plate 24 x 18 inches
1 Gallon of Glycerin makes 10 batches of the recipe above.
Apparently, the glycerin acts as a preservative so the gelatin
will not mold.
If the plates deteriorate and split from use,
they can be reheated and reset into shape.
p.s. I line my containers with plastic
so the jello lifts out easily when set.
CLICK HERE: Jello Printing Tutorial
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
Monday, August 31, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Camping.......Quilter Style
I am a Quilter who loves to camp...
All the comforts of home...
Really......ALL the comforts of home:
The camp trailer table
is the perfect home for the Singer 185K
The table is tiny,
but there is plenty of room for everything I need...
Camping brings out the improv piecing in me...
Quilting......no reason to leave it at home!
Gorgeous Ponderosa Pine Bark:
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
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