This new needle should make stitching through vinyl and other questionable textures eazy peazy. Theres a Stealthy NEW SCHMETZ Needle in Town . . . It Won’t Leave You in a Sticky Situation! Tired of gumming up needles with stubborn adhesives? Complaining about missed stitches and thread breakage caused by adhesives? Users of adhesive stabilizers,…
My friend Cheryl Sleboda has interviewed me about my studio space. An article is now available to view from Machine Quilting Unlimited. Hi Frieda, this went live today! https://machinequilting.mqumag.com/…/studio-tour-frieda-an…/ Go check it OUT!! Quilters ROCK.
Idaho quilters ROCK!!!
I taught my class Autumn Mums last fall in beautiful Idaho. I had never been to Idaho before and truly loved seeing it. I had such a great time with the ladies that came to my class. I really hit if off with my “hostess” person – Nona. She was so well organized, fun and…
The life of a traveling teacher
My traveling season has begun and I’ve been on the road twice this month. First to almost warm Florida, and then to really not warm Michigan. But I had fun in both places and meet and worked with some wonderful women. No guys in my classes so far this year. I am home now for…
West Michigan quilt guild
It’s good to be home from Florida even though it is still winter here in Illinois. I always like sleeping in my own bed. I meet some wonderful quilters down in Orlando at the Mancuso’s Florida Quilt show. I’m home for a day and then off to teach at the West Michigan Quilt Guild Tuesday…
On the Road again..
I’m headed out today, hopefully, to Orlando FL to teach at the Mancuso show World Quilt Florida. I hope I get out on time, we are having icy conditions here in the Chicago area. But warm wonderful Florida will be great!! I hope I see a few of you there; and if you haven’t already…
AND THE WINNER IS…..
Hi Cindy Walker, You are the big winner this week of a copy of Laura Wasilowski’s book and a skein of my hand dyed #5 pearl cotton thread. Please send me, frieda@friestyle.com, your mailing address and I will get this great prize out to you tomorrow. Lucky you!!! Thanks everyone for the great comments about…
Laura Wasilowski’s new book
My good friend Laura Wasilowski has a new delightful book out. If you have never meet Laura you don’t know how funny she is. This book is a wonderful reflection of her humor, whimsy and wit. I know you will enjoy it so much that I am offering a free copy to one lucky winner.…
JANUARY SALE
Here’s my best sale all year. Get 20% of fabric, notions and patterns. Just enter the code word SALE to get your discount. Start the new…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I will be out of the office until the first of the year. If you place an order on this website it will not post until after January 1, 2018. Have a very happy happy HOLIDAY Season. From my family to yours.
Christmas Tree Skirt
Several years ago I designed this ALL fused 60″ round Christmas tree skirt. I made it with my brilliant red/fuchsia and green hand dyed fabrics so it really stands out and dazzles the beholder. The one I made now resides at my son Lars’s house and I will get to see it in use this…
Teaching in Orlando, FL
I will be teaching this January in Orlando at the Mancuso show World Quilt Florida. I hope you can join me there. Orlando, what a great place to be in January! These are the three classes I will teach. DragonFly Garden, Seaside Village, and Under the Sea. Each piece finishes at about 18″ x 20″.…