
A Short Video of some Motifs/Techniques Learned in the Free Courses!
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Registration is OPEN for ICQC-101 (Design Plans and Block Piecing)

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
OPEN Registration for ICQC-104 Module
Edited 4/16: Registration is NOW CLOSED FOR THIS MODULE
You must have completed ICQC-103 Prior to registering for this ICQC-104 Course.
This course is intended for those that finished the ICQC-103 last year.
(But, if you are currently mid-way into that class...you can ask about registration IF you can do both classes at the same time.)
(But, if you are currently mid-way into that class...you can ask about registration IF you can do both classes at the same time.)
ICQC-104, Mixed Motifs with Fabric
is expected to last 8-12 weeks
To Register: email me your Name, State/Country, Email address...just as for previous courses...to shaw.kathy@yahoo.com
To Register: email me your Name, State/Country, Email address...just as for previous courses...to shaw.kathy@yahoo.com
The ICQC-104 includes these modules/tasks:
104A-Embellishing OVER Silkie Images
Task 1: Stitching Hair
Task 2: Stitching Flowers
104B-Framing Silkie Images
Task 1: Create a CQ Block with
Framed Silkie
104C-Applique’
Task 1: Create a Broderie Perse
Applique
Task 2: Create a Hand Applique
Heart (or other shape)
Task 3: Design an Applique based on
an Embroidery Pattern
104D-Raised Applique
Task 1: Create a Raised Applique
(Bunny, Cat, or Teddy Bear)
104E-Working with Various Slips
Task 1: Create an Embroidery Slip
Task 2: Create a Silkie Slip
Task 3: Create a Beaded Slip

Monday, April 4, 2016
Intermediate Courses ARE BACK - New Guidelines
Remaining 2016 Open Registrations for Basic Courses (BCQC):
18-20 May
13-15 July
14-16 September
for Intermediate Courses (ICQC):
ICQC-101: Design and Piecing Various Blocks
26-28 April
ICQC-102: Changing Colors (Dying/Painting/Etc)
21-23 June
ICQC-103: Embroidery Motifs and Seams
23-25 August
ICQC-104: Motifs w/Fabrics and Threads
26-28 April
ICQC-102: Changing Colors (Dying/Painting/Etc)
21-23 June
ICQC-103: Embroidery Motifs and Seams
23-25 August
ICQC-104: Motifs w/Fabrics and Threads
4-6 October
ICQC-104: Motifs w/Fabrics and Threads
ICQC-104: Motifs w/Fabrics and Threads
*Requires ICQC-103 Completion First
13-15 April (This is for those students that finished ICQC-103 last year)
13-15 April (This is for those students that finished ICQC-103 last year)
Hoping you can find some time in your schedules for this year's session...since you have the dates in advance. Hugs,

Thursday, March 17, 2016
Emery (and Crushed Walnut Shells) for Pin Cushions
1 cup of fine emery
SET TWO:
This emery is even finer in grade than the last the type sold last year.
Emery is used to keep pins and needles sharp. Create a tiny little pin cushion (traditionally a strawberry) to accompany your larger pin cushion. Insert pins and needles into the strawberry before placing them into your regular pin cushion. This will help to keep them sharp.
I have researched the cost of these on Amazon. One cup of emery alone is about $16 and the single cup of walnut shells is about $13. So, getting both for just $12 is real good deal. If you need more emery, order SET TWO which has double the amount.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Basic Crazy Quilt Course - March - Open for Registration
OPEN Registration for Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC)
March 2016

Saturday, March 12, 2016
Such a Lovely Sight!
Just love all the different types of daffodils we have in the front yard. :) Also got 3 tomato plants in pots yesterday...so will have some nice juicy tomato in a couple of months! Love my painted rocks...which Aidan did when she was about 4 years old. How time flies!
Lastly, look what Mother has! These little chickens are less than a month old...and we have five other ones (tiny black fuzzy things) that are only a few days old; so not ready for this larger pen yet.
These are funny birds to watch, we are enjoying sitting outside during this nice weather and being entertained by the antics of these! (Of course, I'm not getting any stitching or writing accomplished...but am having some really good "down time")
Hugs to all..hope you have some joy in your life today! :)

Friday, March 4, 2016
Don't be Conned or Pfished!

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Clasp Purse Picture Tutorial
You now have finished the seams of the gusset for the purse and the purse lining.
You can use thread, perle cotton, etc to attach your hinge to the purse...match the color of thread to your fabric if you do this. Or you can using clear filament (fishing line) which is what I'm going to use here. This is a 6lb test weight line. Begin by tying a knot in your thread and needle up through the purse from the lining side at the TOP CENTER point through the center top hole in the clasp. Then needle down into the next hole (on either side) and continue this needle-up/needle-down in subsequent holes until you reach the edge of the clasp (hinge area) as shown in the above photo. This cause a series of RUNNING Stitches to form along the hinge...and through the outer/lining fabrics. Work to keep the purse fabrics pushed into the hinge a you stitch.
Now, reverse and stitch in the same manner until you reach the center point of the hinge again. This covers 1/4th of the hinge in secure stitches. Repeat this for the opposite side of this same hinge side. End again at the center.
OPTIONAL: Repeat this process for decoration purposes...by adding beads as you repeat the stitching. Work your needle back through previous holes or previous beads to completely fill the space with beads.
End your thread by taking a couple of tiny slip stitches into the hinge area of fabric, and knot off the thread. Repeat the process of attaching the hinge on the opposite side of the hinge in the same manner at for this first side.
You can further decorate your purse by adding beads along the seam line and creating a little beaded Fob for the purse chain fastener loop on the hinge (if one is on your hinge).
Hope you will be inspired to create your own hinge purse soon!

Are you Over Christmas yet? ...perhaps not just yet...

Monday, February 8, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Storage Solutions

Sunday, January 31, 2016
January Block for CQJP 2016

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