Making patterns is a lot of fun. You can do what ever you want. I like that. I have never really liked it when people tell me I have to do things a certain way. I have always liked to experiment and find my own way. PEACE is that kind of pattern. By experimenting I…
I have recently added my e-patterns to the Craftsy site. I just uploaded my pattern and directions for the Christmas Tree Skirt. You can also order the fabric for the skirt on my website. It takes 5 1/2 yards for the front and binding. Jamie ordered the fabric just last week and she sent me…
I have a secret November special going on this month. With every order over $10 on my website you will receive a free fat quarter of batik fabric. Woo Woo!!FrieStyle Fabrics and Notions NewsletterI am ready for the Holidays. Are YOU? Do you need some quick gifts for that special person in your life? I…
Thanksgiving …We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton WilderDid you do as I did and reflect on all the things that you are grateful for yesterday? Family Friends Health Love Work A warm safe place to live Food Clean water Warm bed…
What a gift Nancy Zieman has been to the quilting and sewing industry.I have been fortunate enough to work with Nancy many times, doing several episodes on her TV show and working at her wonderful quilt show the Quilting Expo in Madison WI. It’s a special year for Sewing With Nancy—2012 is the 30th anniversary…
I like to piece as well as fuse. And I particularly like to piece leaves this way. This table runner is pieced. It is called Aspen Leaves and was in the book Skinny Quilts II It was inspired by this quilt called “It’s Good to Be Green” which was in an exhibit by the same…
When I am dyeing fabric I am a happy camper. I love working with color, either I am making the color or putting it in my quilts.Bare Naked Trees Here are a few more things to HELP you when you are dyeing fabric.I use Regular measuring units, cups and teaspoons and tablespoons. Not from the…
What you need to have some COLOR this summer. My book – Fabric to Dye For Gloves, mask and dye cloths Procion Dyes Dish tubs Sodium Carbonate PFD fabric – or pre-washed fabric A large bucket Small containers or zip lock bags A friend, companion or relative you like and who will still like you…
When I first starting dyeing fabric I was so excited by my results. I loved working with all the colors that I produced. I was literally flooded with color. I now offer all that color to you on my website. Every month I try to have a special offer on my website. Rainbow gradation and…
The weather here in Chicago land has turned really nice. We are enjoying warm and sunny days with very little humidity. A real gift. That will all change as the summer progresses, but we aren’t in summer yet. This past week I taught up in Saginaw MI. We did one of my favorite classes; Trumpeting…
I am happy to announce that my quilt “’Woodland Secrets” won an award last night at the AQS show in Paducah KY!!! I am doing the happy dance all over Paducah. In the booth – Laura and I are here at the show vending in booth 1905 – down the aisles and all around town. …
After I have finished designing my fused quilt tops and before I layer them with batting and backing fabric to make them into a quilt sandwich, I make sure I steam set the fused quilt surface. This sets the fusible web. Nothing will peal up after I steam set the top. Watch along – Steam…