tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518559791755776302024-03-01T23:12:22.013+01:00Geta's Quilting StudioSewing and Quilting Inspiration - free quilting tutorials, quilt patterns, bag patterns and more.Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.comBlogger855125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-88567827516186062832016-07-04T17:23:00.000+02:002016-07-04T17:23:25.343+02:00Farewell Blogger!<div style="text-align: left;">
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I think this is the last post on this blog! </div>
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Blogger was a wonderful home for my blog for more than 8 years; it was a journal of my quilting life and it keeps so many wonderful memories. </div>
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Here I made my first quilting friends and here I recorded every little progress of my quilting journey.</div>
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I want to thank you for all your visits here; being able to share my quilting world with you here was a privilege; it changed my life and it makes me feel that I am not alone anymore, even if I am always alone in my quilting studio. </div>
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Now <span style="text-align: center;">it's time for a change, so I invite you to my new website: </span></div>
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<br />Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-35837986074676902572016-05-28T14:07:00.000+02:002016-05-28T14:10:21.817+02:00New Wholecloth Quilt Pattern- a sneak peekHere is a sneak peek at my new wholecloth quilt pattern.<br />
These days I am experimenting with different designs, batting layers, thread + fabric combinations. It's hard to stop! See for yourself why!<br />
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Stitching these repetitive designs creates a rhythm that invites you to stitch more and more - it's a kind of addiction!<br />
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That's why I couldn't stop (designing and sewing) at only a few designs!<br />
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All the pieces measure 16'' and the stitched design is 14''.<br />
I hope you like these designs; they are perfect for practicing free motion quilting.<br />
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I think the 4-petal and 6- petal designs could be stitched with a walking foot too, as the curved are gentle.<br />
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There is so much more about this project! I had to impose myself a limit and I excluded many designs (some of them already stitched!). So stay tuned for more!<br />
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Happy weekend!<br />
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I am linking to <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.ro/" target="_blank">Finish it up Friday.</a> <br />
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<br />Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-47255322957105505352016-05-02T16:56:00.000+02:002016-05-02T16:56:12.316+02:00Free Quilt DesignsFree Quilt Designs for my newsletter subscribers.<br />
For your free motion quilting practice or for a beautiful applique quilt.<br />
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Wishing you a productive sewing week!<br />
GetaGeta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-64550724570739197172016-04-29T11:10:00.000+02:002016-04-29T19:20:12.093+02:00Free motion quilting shouldn't scare you!Here is my new small wholecloth quilt - a new version of <a href="http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.ro/2016/04/coloring-with-thread.html" target="_blank">this quilt</a> - I left the center rosette unquilted and there is a different - and such FUN - background quilting.<br />
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The quilt is 20'' and the rosette - 16''.<br />
The fabric is Fossil Fern (Benartex) and I quilted with Aurifil.<br />
This quilt was entirely free motion quilted - but the center rosette can easily be quilted with the walking foot.<br />
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The rosette has 40 repeats and I quilted it in one continuous stitching - isn't this what quilters love most? I know I love this!<br />
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I posted pictures of these small wholecloth quilts on Facebook and there were many comments like these:<br />
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- <b><i>so difficult</i></b><br />
<b><i>- I only wish I could do that</i></b><br />
<b><i><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody"> - I'll never be able to do it</span></span></i></b><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody">I ASSURE you - free motion quilting following a design on fabric is much easier than you think! I know it because when I started free motion quilting, I thought the same myself. And I was so wrong!</span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody">Here is what I have learned - in my first months of quilting!</span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody">- half of the job (of doing a great free motion quilting) is done if you can clearly see the design you have to stitch; you want to focus on quilting exactly on the lines and not struggling to see the lines; so it's essential to have a very well (and safe, of course!) marked design on fabric. </span></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody">- it's a huge difference between free motion quilting a small quilt and a large quilt; if you already enjoy free motion quilting, it's the same difference that you see when quilting the center of a large and, let's say, the borders of the same quilt.</span></span><br />
So, if free motion quilting still scares you, start with SMALL pieces!<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody"></span></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody"> </span></span> <br />
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Free motion quilting
allows you to freely move the quilt under the needle and quilt in any
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If stitching diagonally or backward intimidates you, here is what
you could do: move the quilt under the needle the same way you move the
quilt when working with the walking foot, meaning: <br />
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- move the quilt so that you stitch only in front of the needle – where the visibility is the best <br />
- to do this, you have to rotate the quilt a lot under the needle- that's easy if you have a small quilt (25'' - 30''); the darning foot also allows an easy rotation, because you don't
have to raise the foot to do it. <br />
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The length of
your stitch will be affected by how fast you move the quilt under the
needle - do not strive for perfection! A uniform stitching should be
your least concern.<br />
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Did I say how much fun is this wavy background??<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>PRACTICING free motion quilting on PAPER!</b></span></h3>
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Have you ever tried practicing free motion quilting on paper? But not with a pen, but actually stitching through paper - with a needle kept specially only for this purpose and without thread.<br />
It's a great way to easily and quickly "understand" the quilting motif you want to stitch!<br />
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And of course, you could quilt through paper! Do you remember my <b><a href="http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.ro/2013/04/how-to-make-shadow-trapunto-quilts.html" target="_blank">shadow trapunto quilting technique?</a></b><br />
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More about the many uses of a design printed on paper in the future!<br />
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The pattern for all these small wholecloth quilts is available now- <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/small-wholecloth-quilt-pattern.htm" target="_blank"><b>click here for details.</b></a> Many designs, different sizes, lots of tips for your success - the possibilities are endless - as our love for quilting!!<br />
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Happy (free motion) quilting!<br />
And thank you for your support. <br />
Geta<br />
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Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-79091557216433852642016-04-25T15:49:00.002+02:002016-04-25T15:49:22.517+02:00Fast, fun and easy small wholecloth quiltPiece #2 is done <a href="http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.ro/2016/04/free-motion-quilting-fun.html" target="_blank">(here is piece #1). </a><br />
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The fabric is Fossil Fern. It's quilted with Aurifil.<br />
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This block measures 14''.<br />
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And it was a lot of fun to quilt it - it's free motion quilted.<br />
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Two pieces done! More coming soon!<br />
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Have a great sewing week,<br />
GetaGeta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-47884941231133624142016-04-16T13:31:00.000+02:002016-04-16T13:31:05.213+02:00Free Motion Quilting FunI had so much fun quilting this little piece.<br />
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The 14'' design was first drawn on fabric then I free motion quilted.<br />
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Other 5-6 designs, in the same series, are waiting to be quilted!<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend,<br />
Geta Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-90363283536300927172016-04-13T17:13:00.001+02:002016-04-15T18:37:28.865+02:00Faux leather pouchesDo you know what fabric is this?<br />
It's a laser cut faux leather, a very fine and stretch material, used in the garment industry. <br />
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I knew that it's not strong enough for using in bags, but I thought that it's lovely to see the cut away motifs highlighted by the bright color of the fabric used underneath, so I bought it. <br />
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Three years later, I thought it's time to make a pouch or two! <br />
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So here are my new pouches (made with <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/easy-zipper-pouch-pattern.html" target="_blank">my new pattern</a>). <br />
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For sewing faux leather I successfully use the walking foot, but this fabric is fine and stretches a lot, I made a few creases while stitching the 2 seams required by this pattern -stitching done on the right side of the fabric (if you have the pattern, you know what I mean!). <br />
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Fortunately, the next step of the pattern hides the small imperfections, so that I ended up with almost "perfect" pouches. <br />
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I wanted to show you that it's OK if your stitching is not perfect. So I made other two pouches (the same thin and difficult material, only without the cut away motifs); as you can see, the stitching is not perfect, but on the other pouches, it was worse, much worse.<br />
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The pattern is really great for "difficult" fabrics!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">If you are not happy with the way your machine sews faux leather</span></b>, <b>here are a few tips:</b><br />
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- use the walking foot<br />
- use Jeans needles<br />
- use good thread<br />
- lengthen the stitch<br />
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<b>And use an <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/easy-zipper-pouch-pattern.html" target="_blank">easy pattern, like this pouch pattern. </a></b><br />
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Happy sewing,<br />
Geta<br />
<b>I am linking to <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.ro/" target="_blank">Finish it up Friday.</a> </b>Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-39158458808936474192016-04-11T15:36:00.001+02:002016-04-11T15:36:54.897+02:00Easy Zipper Pouch PatternI love sewing pouches, I think we never have too many!<br />
My family and friends always appreciate them, so I continue to sew pouches for gifts!<br />
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How about a pouch that can be sewn in less than 20 minutes? This is the most important feature of my new pouches.<br />
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Cool way to stitch the lining- it adds a nice finishing touch to the zipper and also makes the construction of the pouch quick and easy.<br />
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I just love this faux suede - it's the perfect fabric for these pouches.<br />
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I quilted the quilt weight fabric!! Only fabric and batting, no backing, and a quick and easy grid quilting. <br />
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Less than 30 minutes for the quilted pouch!<br />
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A version completely made in faux leather (inside too!).<br />
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And one without lining - the quickest version.<br />
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Happy sewing and thank you for your support.<br />
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<br />Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-42261599887950810602016-04-10T09:51:00.000+02:002016-04-29T11:17:13.716+02:00Coloring with threadI finished this 20'' piece, this color is so hard to photograph!!<br />
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Everything was free motion quilted. <br />
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Coloring this mandala design (it has 40 repeats) with thread was a lovely experience, BUT:<br />
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- I stitched too much and flattened the design too much (I should have stopped at picture#3 );<br />
- the variegated thread takes too much attention!<br />
- the textured quilting outside the wreath doesn't highlight the mandala design (even if it is different than the stippling just inside the outer wreath and has a radial direction).<br />
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LIVE, QUILT and LEARN!<br />
I am stitching another one!<br />
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Have a wonderful Sunday,<br />
Geta<br />
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The pattern for all these small wholecloth quilts is available now- <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/small-wholecloth-quilt-pattern.htm" target="_blank"><b>click here for details.</b></a> Many designs, different sizes, lots of tips for your success - the possibilities are endless!<br />
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Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-89952166245769139982016-04-01T17:57:00.000+02:002016-04-29T11:18:17.960+02:00A little wholecloth quiltI LOVE this little wholecloth quilt.<br />
I think it was the time to make one, since I love so much playing with thread.<br />
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So here is a first try.<br />
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It all started with a <a href="http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.ro/2014/07/washable-markers-for-quilting.html" target="_blank">good water soluble marker.</a><br />
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Everything until now was stitched with the walking foot.<br />
At this stage I thought it is lovely, but what if I add more quilting?<br />
I washed the piece and took some pictures (just to play safe)!<br />
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And I switched to free motion quilting.<br />
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Forgot to say: this measures 14'', so the quilting is... like this!<br />
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Then I thought to texture more the background and I added some feathers (that, at this size, look like pebbles). <br />
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It was such a fun experience, now I have new plans for a similar (but more complex) designs.<br />
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<br />Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-26610136446087733652016-03-20T11:50:00.003+01:002016-03-20T11:51:40.883+01:00Stylish shopping bagWhen I need to sew a gift for a friend, I can't think of anything else than bags, shopping bags and pouches!<br />
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So here is the shopping bag! I used <b><a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/shopping-bags-pattern.html" target="_blank">this pattern</a></b> and I modified it a little, I made it bigger. The flowers add such a nice touch!<br />
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I love faux leather more than anything else! It has a beautiful drape, like no other fabric+interfacing combination I could make!<br />
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Red is not my favorite color, but I must admit, the bag made in this combination is to die for!<br />
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Who says shopping bags don't have to be stylish?<br />
I am sure I will sew more soon!<br />
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Happy Sunday,<br />
Geta<br />
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It all started with a small octagon and 8 triangles that surround it.<br />
The pieces could be finished at this stage...<br />
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...but I chose to add another row of bigger triangles.<br />
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I fused my pieces to some heavyweight interfacing (Decovil) and "quilted" them.<br />
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I have now two coasters and a little placemat.<br />
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Of course, they could be quilted on batting.<br />
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The fabric is "Fossil Fern" by Benartex and the Aurifil 50wt was perfect to stitch through the heavyweight interfacing.<br />
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This is the third pattern in the "Loving Hugs" series. <br />
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<a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/english-paper-pieced-quilt-pattern.html" target="_blank"><b>Loving Hugs III</b></a> - English paper piecing, two rows of triangles (only one row is an option too)<br />
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<a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/english-paper-pieced-quilt-pattern.html" target="_blank"><br />Patterns available, if you want to make your own versions.</a><br />
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I hope you like this new pattern and will give it a try.<br />
Thank you for your support.<br />
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I am linking to <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.ro/" target="_blank">Finish it up Friday.</a>Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-39363287844576050942016-03-13T16:39:00.004+01:002016-03-13T16:41:58.919+01:00English Paper Piecing againYou might recall this pretty block. There is an 1'' octagon (1'' is between the top and bottom edges!) in the center.<br />
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This block is from my patterns <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/loving-hugs-quilt-pattern.htm" target="_blank">Loving Hugs</a> and <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/patchwork-quilt-pattern-lh2.html" target="_blank">Loving Hugs II.</a><br />
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A few days ago someone asked me if the pattern is paper pieced.<br />
Since the pattern is a simple patchwork, I thought that an English paper pieced version would be nice, for those who love hand piecing.<br />
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And I just needed a project like this! One of our cats had surgery and yesterday I watched him while sewing!<br />
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So here is my English paper pieced version!<br />
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I can't say which technique I love most. Because at this size, both required some patience! But just looking at them, I think it worth the effort!<br />
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And of course I made a second size- bigger, with 1 1/2'' octagon. <br />
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I also made a third version (with a 2'' octagon) but I don't have a good picture.<br />
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And here is an older version, with more colors.<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
GetaGeta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-51417935220845888772016-03-11T11:20:00.000+01:002016-03-11T23:13:16.579+01:00Lucky Clover- free quilt patternI thought to make a clover design to help you welcome spring. And to send you some good luck! And because I love everything green!<br />
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Here is a free clover quilt pattern for you.<br />
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<b>I included three sizes of the design.</b><br />
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<li>6'' coaster</li>
<li>4'' x 6'' postcard </li>
<li>14'' block that you could use for a mini quilt, or a pilow or a table runner.</li>
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Here are my coaster and postcard- <b>detailed instructions for sewing these are included in the pattern.</b><br />
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I think choosing a polka dot fabric was a great choice. The interfacing is heavyweight Decovil.<br />
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I even have a variegated green thread in my toolbox!<br />
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It is a really quick project. And FUN too.<br />
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And this is the postcard. On the back there is a nice piece of cardstock for a sweet message!<br />
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Do you know their "Fossil Fern" line? There are more than 100 colors in this collection. I am a HUGE fan! Here is the evidence!<br />
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Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-45745028564221635152016-02-29T20:34:00.002+01:002016-02-29T20:42:00.804+01:00The easiest way to choose colors for your quiltsSometimes, choosing colors for our next quilt seems overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! <br />
Here is an easy way to select colors for a successful color palette. <br />
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Find inspiration on specialized website sites, like <a href="http://design-seeds.com/" target="_blank">Design Seeds</a>! <br />
We, quilters, love colors and I am sure you could spend hours on this website, admiring color palettes and choosing the best one for your next project. <br />
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As you can see, each color palette includes six colors. <br />
Choose a favorite one, grab your box with fabrics and select the ones that match best the suggested colors. <br />
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If you don't have the exact colors, use something similar. <br />
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If you want more variation, add different shades (darker and lighter variations) of some of your colors (if you need a little help with color theory, <a href="http://sable.madmimi.com/click?id=20912.231505.e15400dd12ed9846338971bb661010db&l=901&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTints_and_shades">here is an article with good explanations</a>). <br />
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Below you can see 4 different colorways of the same design; I used colors suggested by 4 color palettes from Design Seeds.<br />
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And to see that this really works, what do you think about the color palettes used for these quilts? I chose them following the advice above.<br />
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I see it made as applique (raw edge applique is my favorite applique technique!).
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The design measures 16'' and the exterior circle measures 20''.<br />
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You could make one block for a pretty round quilt or more blocks for a table runner.<br />
<b><a href="http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.ro/2014/03/raw-edge-applique-quilt-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Here is a raw edge applique tutorial.</a></b><br />
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So I thought to share with you a very quick pillow cover tutorial. <br />
So let's make this experience an extraordinary one!<br />
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<b>Pillow insert size: 16'' x 16''<br />Pillow cover size: approx 15'' x 15'' </b>(I like to make the cover a little smaller than the insert).<br />
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<b>Fabric needed</b><br />
For one pillow cover you need half yard of fabric (44'' wide).<br />
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For my pillow I used flannel, but you could use any type of fabric.<br />
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Flannel frays a lot but with this technique, this is not an impediment at all.<br />
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<b>Pre-wash fabric</b><br />
Also, pre-wash your fabric. Flannel is notorious for shrinking when washed.<br />
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<b>Let's start!</b><br />
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Cut from your fabric a 16 1/2'' x 40'' piece.<br />
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<b>Hem the short edges</b><br />
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Turn the edge over .5'' and press; turn again other .5'' and press then sew. <br />
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Lay the fabric wrong side up.<br />
Fold 10'' of fabric as shown below.<br />
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Fold the other end so that the piece measures 15''.<br />
Keep all the raw edges aligned.<br />
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Note how the edges overlap for a few inches - this will be the envelope closure. <br />
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Sew along the sides, 1/4'' away from the edge (see the red marking). Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.<br />
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Trim off the seam allowance close to the seam (make sure you don't cut the seam).<br />
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Turn the piece wrong side out.<br />
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Sew again 3/8'' away from the edge so that the seam allowances on the right side are enclosed into the seam.<br />
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Turn the piece right side out and check that all the seam allowances are hidden into the second seam. In case some raw edges are still visible, redo the stitching on the wrong side, sewing 1/8'' away from the previous stitching.<br />
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This seam is called<b> FRENCH seam! </b>You could use it for clothing, home decor items or bags <a href="http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.ro/2015/07/french-seams-tutorial.html" target="_blank">(here is how I use it to sew shopping bags).</a> <br />
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<b>OPTIONAL</b><br />
If you want a more secure closure, you could sew a piece a Velcro as shown (I don't find it necessary).<br />
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10 minutes later you will have this beautiful pillow cover.<br />
There is not any raw edge exposed and you could safely wash it again and again.<br />
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With such a huge variety of flannel available, you could sew a bunch in no time!<br />
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You can easily modify these measurements to make covers to fit inserts of any size.<br />
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Here is how:<br />
Insert: height x length<br />
Cut fabric: (height of insert+.5'') x (2 x length of insert+8'')<br />
If you are short on fabric, that "8 inches" could be substituted with "6 inches''.<br />
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For me, this technique makes sewing pillow covers FUN! It's not a boring task anymore!<br />
I hope you will give it a try!<br />
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Happy sewing,<br />
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I noticed you love <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/patterns.htm" target="_blank">heart designs and patterns! </a><br />
And I thought to make a new design for you - but for a smaller and faster project. You could use this design for quilts, pillows, placemats or coasters.<br />
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I made two coasters- this is such a SWEET project! <br />
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The coasters measure 7''. <br />
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They require 8'' x 8'' pieces of fabric, fusible web (for the appliques) and heavyweight interfacing.<br />
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Have you noticed how useful a good, heavyweight interfacing is? Like Peltex, Fast2Fuse, even Decovil (this one is only one side fusible)?<br />
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Here is the applique process - quick and easy!<br />
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And here is the finished coaster.<br />
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I thought this is a perfect project for Valentine's Day!<br />
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Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-54727012661733278312016-01-29T21:21:00.001+01:002016-01-29T21:21:39.265+01:00Quilt SaleLooking for loving homes for some of my quilts.<br />
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Check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GetaGrama" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a><br />
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<br />Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-67096609679257949532016-01-21T16:23:00.002+01:002016-01-22T19:35:06.051+01:00Heart Quilt PatternsHere are my first quilts of 2016. <br />
Heart designs for mini wall hangings, or pillows or a center piece on a table.<br />
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This is "Happy Heart", done in a multicolor<b><i> Fossil Fern</i></b> fabric. <br />
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A 14'' design that was quickly appliqued and quilted. <br />
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I worked with just one funny piece!<br />
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I thought that the simple (but wonderful) design deserves a finishing in style so I added piping to the binding. It's a detail that takes so little time (and a small piece of fabric) but has a big impact.<br />
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When you have a favorite piece of fabric but it is not enough for binding a quilt, then adding piping is a good idea to showcase that fabric. I made my piping strips 3/4'' wide. <br />
To be effective, the color of the piping should contrast with the color of the background of the quilt and the color of the binding. It's easy to use the same fabric for both.<br />
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The design below measures only 12''.<br />
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The quilting was quick, easy and fun. Glad that I used the walking foot again for quilting!<br />
I did not use a zig zag stitching to secure the edges of the applique pieces. I love the straight stitching done close to the edges - this is the look after washing.<br />
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This is the third design.<br />
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All the fabrics are <i><b>Fossil Fern</b></i> by Benartex and everything was quilted with <i><b>Aurifil 50wt.</b></i><br />
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I am not sure I will have time to sew the fourth design before Valentine's Day. <br />
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Do you plan to sew something for your loved ones?<br />
Patterns for these quilts are available now in my<a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/patterns.htm" target="_blank"> pattern shop. </a><br />
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Happy sewing,<br />
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<br />Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-26159908779444709732016-01-08T16:09:00.000+01:002016-01-08T17:29:06.928+01:00My New Pockets with LoveHappy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely holiday season.<br />
Now, are you ready for new quilting/sewing adventures?<br />
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I am thinking of Valentine's Day and I started a few new projects.<br />
Today I made two <a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/pockets-patterns.htm" target="_blank">"Pockets with Love", in heart shape. (this was my first pattern, launched 6 years ago!).</a><br />
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These fabrics (Ann Kelle for Robert Kaufman) are just perfect for these pretty little things.<br />
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I don't have too many buttons, but it just happened to have the PERFECT ones for my two pockets! The same for ribbons!<br />
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This is the fastest version of these origami patterns. It uses fusible web to bond the fabrics and a pinking blade.<br />
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I spent more time hand sewing the strap and buttons than sewing the actual pocket!<br />
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I think I MUST use these fabrics to sew pockets in the other two shapes too (diamond and kite).<br />
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Here are all the three shapes, in Christmas fabrics.<br />
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And look how small you could sew them!<br />
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<a href="http://www.romanianquiltstudio.com/english/pockets-patterns.htm" target="_blank">Pockets with Love patterns</a> </h3>
Have a great weekend,<br />
Geta<br />
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I am linking to <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.ro/" target="_blank">Finish it up Friday.</a> Geta Gramahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06823134052567947233noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851855979175577630.post-28305001066344253422015-12-24T18:54:00.000+01:002015-12-24T18:54:42.892+01:00Happy Holidays!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #ea9999;">Merry Christmas, friends!<br />Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Thank you for sharing your love of quilting with me.</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Happy sewing in 2016!<br />Geta</span> </h2>
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