• 4th May
    2013
  • 04
I need to know what I should have for batting and backing for you to complete long arm quilting on my quiet project. I know that the backing must be a certain numer of inches bigger than my sewn quilt pieces. I am almost ready for you to do the quilting but have these questions. Where are you located? What do you charge? What kind of time do you need to do the quilting?

Asked by: maryjoannelizabeth

I am sorry that I missed this message from you! I usually get them in my email… Not sure why this never forwarded.

To answer your questions I need about 3-4” bigger all the way around. If it is close I can work around it, but I prefer the extra. Makes things a lot easier!

My turn around time currently is about 8 weeks. I need a little more information to give you a price. It goes by size and difficulty do design.

Unfortunately, I can’t tell when you wrote your question. I hope it wasn’t months ago!

Thanks for you interest and I hope to talk soon.

Lisa Arndt

  • 4th May
    2013
  • 04

I haven’t posted in FOREVER! I have been sick for months now and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. I don’t know why but I have tied my illness with the weather…. Since it keeps snowing in MAY. I may never get better.

Boy I hope that is a joke:)

The quilt shown here is owned by a super lady. Jean is quickly becoming a personal favorite of mine.

This appliqué quilt was fun to do and I believe will be hanging in her guilds quilt show this weekend in West Bend, WI.

Good Luck Jean!

Later,
Lisa

  • 21st January
    2013
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    2013
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  • 10th January
    2013
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  • 10th January
    2013
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I am in for a LONG couple days!! But I am loving it!

I am in for a LONG couple days!! But I am loving it!

  • 5th November
    2012
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  • 13th August
    2012
  • 13
DRESDEN PLATE QUILT October 29th, November 5th and 12th  4pm-7pm class # 20491 Cost: $37.00 ($25.60 for Seniors over 62) 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 There’s something about a Dresden Plate quilt that I’ve always loved.This quilt requires you to just walk over to your stash and pick 20- 30 different scraps.  Join me for this fun scrap buster quilt! This class is NOT for the very beginner. Plate fabrics: 20 to 30 prints − 4” x 12”  Center Circle Fabrics: 1 fat quarter solid or 12 − 5” squares of 12 different solids Background: 2½ yds Sashing: 1¼ yds Sashing posts: ¼ yd Inner border: ¼ yd Outer border: 2 yds cut lengthwise or 1¼ yd cut width wise Supplies: Properly working sewing machine and 1/4” foot or ability to move needle position to 1/4” (bring manual if you are unfamiliar with machine) fabric scissors, 28mm or 45mm rotary cutter, 6 x24ruler, neutral color thread, 80/12 or 90/14 universal needles, flower head pins, add-a-quarter ruler, 18x24” cutting mat Easy Dresden Template by Darlene Zimmerman  DMC machine embroidery thread to match Applique pins & Roxanne’s Glue Baste-It Sharpie® Ultra Fine permanent marker Small sharp scissors * NOTE: If students can not find the EZ Dresden template I will have some for purchase at class.

DRESDEN PLATE QUILT

October 29th, November 5th and 12th 

4pm-7pm

class # 20491

Cost: $37.00 ($25.60 for Seniors over 62)

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


There’s something about a Dresden Plate quilt that I’ve always loved.This quilt requires you to just walk over to your stash and pick 20- 30 different scraps. 
Join me for this fun scrap buster quilt! This class is NOT for the very beginner.
Plate fabrics: 20 to 30 prints − 4” x 12” 
Center Circle Fabrics: 1 fat quarter solid or 12 − 5” squares of 12 different solids
Background: 2½ yds
Sashing: 1¼ yds
Sashing posts: ¼ yd
Inner border: ¼ yd
Outer border: 2 yds cut lengthwise or 1¼ yd cut width wise
Supplies:
Properly working sewing machine and 1/4” foot or ability to move needle position to 1/4” (bring manual if you are unfamiliar with machine)
fabric scissors, 28mm or 45mm rotary cutter, 6 x24ruler, neutral color thread, 80/12 or 90/14 universal needles, flower head pins, add-a-quarter ruler,
18x24” cutting mat
Easy Dresden Template by Darlene Zimmerman
 DMC machine embroidery thread to match
Applique pins & Roxanne’s Glue Baste-It
Sharpie® Ultra Fine permanent marker
Small sharp scissors
* NOTE: If students can not find the EZ Dresden template I will have some for purchase at class.
  • 13th August
    2012
  • 13
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 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 October 10th and October 17th  4pm-7pm class # 20489 Cost: $24.10 ($17.26 for Seniors over 62) Hope to see you soon!  Lisa
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 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

October 10th and October 17th 

4pm-7pm

class # 20489

Cost: $24.10 ($17.26 for Seniors over 62)

Hope to see you soon! 

Lisa

  • 13th August
    2012
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Cathedral Window Pillow September 8th, 2012 10 a.m. -4 p.m. 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 class # 20490 Cost: $24.10 ($17.26 for Seniors over 62) I tried to figure out the best way to make the elusive cathedral window block.  So I’ll share some things I found for getting nice points and neat windows.  And they are a perfect showcase for your favorite charm pack.We’re going to make two pillows here!  I especially hope you give them a try if cathedral windows are new to you.  SUPPLY LIST: Properly working sewing machine. (bring the manual if you are unfamiliar with the machine)  fabric scissors,  rotary cutter,   80/12 or 90/14 universal needles,  flower head pins,  18x24 cutting mat Washable glue stick Matching Thread Fabric Supplies: 1 Charm Pack  1 3/4 Yards Solid 4 Fat Quarters2 Square pillow forms - 20”x20”Matching thread (optional)  *Bring a sack lunch.

Cathedral Window Pillow

September 8th, 2012 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

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

class # 20490

Cost: $24.10 ($17.26 for Seniors over 62)

I tried to figure out the best way to make the elusive cathedral window block.  So I’ll share some things I found for getting nice points and neat windows.  And they are a perfect showcase for your favorite charm pack.We’re going to make two pillows here!  I especially hope you give them a try if cathedral windows are new to you. 
SUPPLY LIST: Properly working sewing machine. (bring the manual if you are unfamiliar with the machine) 
fabric scissors, 
rotary cutter, 
 80/12 or 90/14 universal needles,
 flower head pins, 
18x24 cutting mat
Washable glue stick
Matching Thread
Fabric Supplies:
1 Charm Pack 
1 3/4 Yards Solid 
4 Fat Quarters
2 Square pillow forms - 20”x20”
Matching thread (optional) 
*Bring a sack lunch.
  • 20th June
    2012
  • 20
Ok, so I know everyone is freaking out a bit over the closing of The Quilt Cottage. It is something that will take all of us awhile to adapt to that’s for sure! I simply wanted to take a moment to let each and every one of you know that I have all of the quilts from there and have begun the process of getting back to quilting already! So no need to panic : ) I have been a little sore from the c-section with Elyssa (did I mention tired too?!) but am gradually beginning to get back to work! I cannot believe how much I miss it and am more than excited to get back on my long-arm again! I am always available via email or cell so contact me any time!

Ok, so I know everyone is freaking out a bit over the closing of The Quilt Cottage. It is something that will take all of us awhile to adapt to that’s for sure!

I simply wanted to take a moment to let each and every one of you know that I have all of the quilts from there and have begun the process of getting back to quilting already! So no need to panic : )

I have been a little sore from the c-section with Elyssa (did I mention tired too?!) but am gradually beginning to get back to work! I cannot believe how much I miss it and am more than excited to get back on my long-arm again!

I am always available via email or cell so contact me any time!

  • 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
  • 20

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
  • 19

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
  • 26

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