Sit-down Long-Arm Resources

Sit-down Long-Arm Resources

I have been gathering a lot of information on the HQ Sweet 16 and Baby Lock Tiara sit-down long arm machines.  For those of you interested, here are good sources for information: HandiQuilter Sweet 16 Product Page:   http:…
Beautiful Fall Day

Beautiful Fall Day

It was such a beautiful day today!  I hope you got to enjoy some time outdoors where you are.   I got to sit on the back porch this afternoon and work on a quilt binding while DH watched Sunday football and the kiddos p…
Sit-down long-arm Quilting Machines

Sit-down long-arm Quilting Machines

After last weekend's Sewing & Quilt Expo , I'm in love with the sit-down long-arm machines. My favorites are the new Tiara by Baby Lock and Sweet 16 by HandiQuilter .  From what I've read and can tell, th…
My Inspiration

My Inspiration

Being at the Dulles Expo for the Sewing & Quilt Expo last weekend reminded me of when I was there last summer.  I was able to take a class taught by Eleanor Burns !!  I was so excited that she would be here locally -…
Edge to Edge Elegance

Edge to Edge Elegance

As my last class at the Sewing & Quilt Expo , I took Edge to Edge Elegance by Dusty Farrell .  He does everything as free-motion style, and is really talented. He gave a lot of ideas for all-over free motion designs.…
In the hoop Trapunto FAIL

In the hoop Trapunto FAIL

Friday morning's class at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Chantilly, VA  was In the Hoop Trapunto Table Runner , sponsored by Husqvarna Viking.  I've been wanting to learn how to do Trapunto style in quil…
Original Sew & Quilt Expo - Bread & Butter

Original Sew & Quilt Expo - Bread & Butter

I went to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo  in Chantilly, VA last night for the Bread and Butter class taught by Dusty Farrell .  I've seen his work before and liked it, so I was looking forward to hearing him speak…
Think Pink!

Think Pink!

Love my new pink ribbon tape-measure pin in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I found this pin at the American Sewing Guild's shop  webpage. Been busy lately with my DD new Daisy Girl Scout troop .  We …
High Ropes and Girl Scouts

High Ropes and Girl Scouts

No sewing yet this weekend.   My co-leader and I took our troop to Camp Highroad for some encampment fun.  1,500 girls from across our county participated.  It was a hot day with a lot of walking across this very large …