• 21st April
    2012
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This fun quilt was made by a new customer Chris. She mailed this to me… I was thrilled when I opened the box! Way cute. I believe this was a baby gift for a grandchild. 

Fun pattern to imagine doing. Echo quilted the penguins and did swirls in the sashing. E’s and L’s in the inner border then straight lines in the outer border! Can’t get away from the lines. May be my obsession with Modern Quilts lately. 

We are redoing Emma’s room in anticipation of Elyssa’s arrival. She gets the baby room and Em gets an upgrade. Small but new. The quilt I made is actually quilted and I will post about that soon:) FUN!!

Lisa

  • 20th April
    2012
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OHHH! This quilt has consumed my dreams! Mary made this for her granddaughter. I wish that was me:)

In Google I follow Bunny Hill Designs blog. They have a great FREE tutorial for the Dresden quilt! The inspiration for quilting Mary’s Dresden quilt from this blog. It really was a lot of fun to quilt and I am in the process of picking fabric! (I may have purchased some from Hawthorne Threads!) 

This will also be a class that I am teaching this fall through Nicolet. Here in Eagle River.  I will post the photos when I get started. Look it over and start collecting fabric of your own… Then join me in the fun!!

Lisa

  • 19th April
    2012
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I have been taking pictures like crazy! However, I have not been posting them to my site. My laptop has been on the fritz… It freezes my computer to plug in any USB device. 

This quilt is one I finished for Mary after the Holidays. She was very patient! There are two other quilts as well. I had alot of fun on this one. Lately, I have been obsessed with feathers and straight lines… I can’t get enough. 

I am hoping to get the rest of my photos up this week. I have ALOT! I have been a busy little quilter. Trying to get it all done before the arrival of Elyssa, which is May 29th. Kinda nice to be able to schedule it out:)

Lisa

  • 26th August
    2011
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Use left over scraps or a jelly roll to weave this unique rug that uses 2.5” strips. A perfect ouch to accent a craft room or greet visitors in your RV! This class is VERY beginner friendly. A personal sewing machine that does a ZIG ZAG stitch is required.

Located in the LGI room #2400

Northland Pines High School Eagle River

Saturday, September 24, 2011

10am -4 pm

Class # 20830

$23.04 (16.23 for Seniors over 62)

This rug is FUN! It is a great way to use up those scraps you’ve been hanging onto. 

You Need 28- 2.5” strips. 

Pre-class prep: Iron the strips wrong sides together (like binding). Sew 1/4” down the long side of each strip. 

If you come to class with these strips ready, you WILL finish this rug in class!! 

Supply list is given when you sign up.

Register by phone: 715.365.4493 or 800.544.3039

Hope to see you!

Lisa

  • 26th August
    2011
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No Holiday decorating Scheme is complete with out a beautiful wreath. Join me for a nice easy dive into paper piecing, with this fun wall hanging. Complete it just in time for the holiday season. Basic quilting knowledge appreciated. 

Finished size: 21.5” x 21.5”

Register by phone at: 715.356.4493 or 800.544.3030 ext 4493 

Class is in LGI room #2400

Northland Pines High School, Eagle River

Wednesdays: September 28 & October 5, 2011

4pm-7pm

class # 20829

Cost: $25.04 ($18.23 for Seniors over 62)

NOTE: I missed the Nicolet mailing this fall, and so I have to self market. Please sign up early so the class will go! Love to see you guys there. Also, a supply list will be mailed to you when you register. However, if you want yours ASAP please e-mail me and I will get that out to you right away.

Hope to see you soon! 

Lisa

  • 7th August
    2011
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Here is the photos of the Bayleaf class I am teaching this Wednesday in Eagle River thru Nicolet! I had great hopes to get the final border on and get it quilted…. NOT happening! I have decided it was meant to be. I think it will be a better visual aide than if it was quilted.

I think I have contacted all of the people, who I have e-mail addresses for, and you should have your complete supply list. Let me know if there are any questions or issues! 

See you Wednesday:)

  • 27th July
    2011
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Cotton Prices

Now this is interesting!!

I was passed this information from my quilt guild… I thought it was a very good read! Particularly the Thread amounts!!

THE ABSOLUTE COTTON-PICKING TRUTH

Superior Threads, June 2011

It is common knowledge that the price of cotton has doubled over the past year. The price of cotton depends largely on supply and demand. — Increased population results in increased demand. — Increased demand results in more cotton being planted. — Weather and natural disasters affect the supply. — Political unrest causes dealers and speculators to bid more for future cotton supplies.Here are some interesting cotton facts: A standard bale of cotton weighs 480 lbs. Last year the world produced 114 million bales. The top five cotton-producing countries:  1. China (26% of total) 2. India (23% of total) 3. United States (16% of total) 4. Pakistan (8% of total) 5. Brazil (7% of total). Egypt ranks number 15 among cotton-producing countries and produces only .0005% of the total amount. That is one-twentieth of one percent. If Egypt is such a tiny dot on the cotton-growing map, why is Egyptian cotton so prevalent?

Why is there so much Egyptian cotton clothing, bed sheets, towels, and thread? The truth is, there isn’t.

The label may say Egyptian cotton but the contents are not. Whether it is due to false advertising misunderstanding, or ignorance on the part of seller, the fact remains that it is incorrect. There is not enough Egyptian cotton in existence to produce all the products labeled as Egyptian Cotton. It would be safe to say that there is 10,000 times more Egyptian cotton sold than grown. Does it really matter? Those who know cotton quality obviously understand that it does matter. Otherwise, many companies would not be falsely claiming that their cotton is ‘Egyptian Cotton’ when in fact, it is not. There is something about the climate,soil, water, and minerals in Egypt that is ideal to grow the highest-grade cotton. It is not possible to tell the origin of cotton fibers by examining them, but your machine will know the difference. A high-grade cotton with advanced processing will be clean, smooth, and consistent.

What about Superior’s Masterpiece and King Tut cotton thread? Superior Threads is the only thread company that can honestly say this: 100% extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton. They buy cotton from Egypt, transport it by boat to Japan for spinning, twisting, finishing, mercerizing, dyeing, and winding, and then ship it to the U.S. And it is guaranteed to work in your machine.

How much thread it takes to quilt a quilt?

It depends on the size of the quilt and the type of quilting to be done.

Everyone’s technique is different so the following are only averages. Of course it is possible to use much more or much less thread. These numbers are for the top thread only.

                     Light Quilting   Medium Quilting . Heavy Quilting

Lap/Crib Size      200 yds            400 yds          600 yds.

Twin Size           400 yds            800 yds          1,200 yds.

Queen Size         600 yds          1,000 yds         1,600 yds.

King Size            800 yds          1,400 yds         2,000 yds

  • 16th May
    2011
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  • 13th May
    2011
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DOUBLE DIAMOND THROW! 

I am teaching this class through Nicolet College. The class dates are June 8th and 15th, 2011. The class will be held in Northland Pines High School in Eagle River. This is a plot program for me… as this is my first teaching experience with the college! I am very excited and hope there are enough students to run the class. 

Find a friend and sign up! This throw is really a fast and fun quilt to do. I am teaching the throw size in class but you can make it smaller (the size of my quilt) OR larger (up to KING)! Email me if you need fabric requirements.

I would recommend starching your fabrics before class, as we are working with bias seams.  I use Sta-Flo or its equivalent. Dilute 50/50 in a wash tub or plastic bucket. (The tub works too!) Soak fabric in solution, wring out. plop in dryer until almost dry, take out and finish drying by ironing fabric. I do this anytime I am working with bias edges or alot of cutting ( ie: Bargello) 

I am teaching a class in August called Bayleaf I will have more information on this class available soon. I am in the process of a sample.. Stay turned!! 

Contact the college to sign up for class and join me for the FUN!!! Hope to see you soon! 

Lisa

  • 2nd April
    2011
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  • 2nd April
    2011
  • 02

BUSY…. BUSY…

I have been putting my nose to the grind stone lately! YEAH!! I finally feel like I am getting some things done. YES. Don’t forget that my long arm sale continues until the End of April… It’s a great opportunity to get out your hidden tops! 

Alittle inspiration ala Kathy! 

Now this I would’ve liked to keep:)

I have GREAT customers, Thanks to you all!

Lisa

  • 15th March
    2011
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To cool! What a great idea.  creativelyordinary: These fabric covered clothespins are just plain fun! I love the colors and patterns of fabric that BlondieBlu used.  Check out her shop, she offers “a bit of vintage for the modern world”. I found these pins over on sfgirlbybay’s blog where she features all sorts of fun vintage inspiration and beautiful products…take a look!

To cool! What a great idea. 

creativelyordinary:

These fabric covered clothespins are just plain fun! I love the colors and patterns of fabric that BlondieBlu used.  Check out her shop, she offers “a bit of vintage for the modern world”.

I found these pins over on sfgirlbybay’s blog where she features all sorts of fun vintage inspiration and beautiful products…take a look!

  • 4th March
    2011
  • 04

Oh I know I have not been very good about updating. What what else is new!

Here are some current projects. All of these are from a favorite of mine… Jill F. Jill is a very productive young lady:) She not only does her own projects but also finds time for sample making at The Quilt Cottage. The nine patch is a store project. Kits are available… I am breaking under the pressure! I LOVE it. 

I know some of you are having trouble viewing the slide show with dial up. Don’t forget you can just contact me for details as well. Thanks for checking in. 

Soon,

Lisa

  • 26th January
    2011
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Ladies…It’s time to pull out all those quilt-tops you’ve been hanging onto! This is your chance to have them professionally finished using any one of the above all-over patterns. 

Submit any quilt between now and the end of April with the selected all-over pattern from above and have a seasoned long-arm quilter finally finish all those quilts of yours!

Contact me today to make arrangements!

Prices are as follows:

Crib (45x60): $30

Twin (66x86): $40

Double (76x86): $50

Queen (86x90): $60

King (90x104): $70

  • 8th November
    2010
  • 08

I think this is the third Hanky Panky Quilt that Mary has finished. If you knew her you would know how appropriate that name is! She is Fun and Fabulous. One of my personal favorites:)

Later

Lisa