Award winning quilter and thread painter, Nancy Prince, shares an expert tip for using variegated threads in thread painting. You might remember our post about Nancy’s amazing award winning quilt, On This Winter Day! One of the most asked questions I get when teaching thread painting or thread sketching is when to use variegated vs. a solid More …
When I began thread painting about 17 years ago, I assumed that all my landscapes took place at high-noon so shadows and/or shading would not be much of an issue. However, as I progressed through my thread painting journey, I realized that my thread figures needed to look more realistic which meant incorporating shading and More …
Spring is in the air and Easter is right around the corner. I love this time of year when the flowers start to bloom (at least in North Carolina, where I live) and the colors around us seem to shift from greys to pastels. One of my favorite spring traditions is dying Easter eggs with my children, then More …
I got so excited with the arrival of my Essentials II collection that I started a project as soon as I could say QUILTING! Also, Art Gallery Fabrics just recently released The Denim Studio and naturally, I had to get my hands on some of their premium substrates. I was absolutely thrilled to see how good Bluebottle Field More …
I wanted to share a quick and easy tutorial that will give your home decor a daring accent. This Daring Garland project will teach you how to use the satin and heirloom stitch that BERNINA 790 features. During the weekend I prepped this adorable Daring Garland using my latest collection, Dare Fabrics. It is More …
Christine Conner created this adorable embroidered heart pin especially for you! Download the free embroidery design, and create this cute pin in the hoop with your favorite colored fabrics and threads. Hi everyone! I love Valentine’s Day, and everything about it: chocolate, flowers, the color pink, and hearts. I saw decorated heart cookies on Pinterest and More …
Inspired by one of the hottest trends in 2015, today’s project marries our love for BERNINA’s precision stitching and the stress relieving qualities of coloring which has become all the rage with designer adult coloring books. Have you guys seen the amazing options out there available from Tula Pink and Amanda Murphy? This technique is perfect for More …
It’s that wonderful time of the year and I know some of you are getting ready for the holidays purchasing gifts and prepping a wonderful dinner with the family. So what should you gift for that maker of the house? What about this unique and stylish bag? Well, I am going to teach you how More …
Make a one-of-a-kind Greeting Card or Gift card for a special person this Christmas. The machine embroidery is super-easy and the variegated thread adds a ornamental touch. Size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ designed by Nancy Mahoney. Materials to create the Christmas Tree Greeting Card 7-1/2″ x 8″ rectangle of white print 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of Self-adhesive More …