Category Archives: Designing

 Why Contrast Matters Part 2 …Can This Quilt be Fixed?

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

We’ve all have had THAT quilt that we were sooooooo EXCITED about that we just couldn’t wait until we could get to cutting and piecing it and see it come together! And then… the moment we were waiting for… to … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Quilt!…why Contrast Matters 

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

Have you ever had a project get away from you? It can happen easily especially when you’re working with many prints or colors and trying to get a limited amount of certain colors to work together if you forget one … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite kind of days….

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

                                    …a quilt fabric Road Trip! I was so sorry to hear that another quilt shop in (sort of) my area was closing! … Continue reading →

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Baby Dragon Quilt…

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

…and digital quilting. My niece and great nephew inspired this quilt because …we love dragons! The Hobbit started that for me and I LOVE all the How To Train Your Dragon movies and series! So does my granddaughter, so I get to … Continue reading →

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Whoo Loves You Owl Quilt Pattern

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

It feels so good to get another pattern done! I loved making this quilt for my granddaughter Madalyn when she was born. It’s such a bright and cheerful happy quilt! I love the idea of layering the owl and branches … Continue reading →

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“Ellie’s Birdies”…a new quilt pattern

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

After a long break from pattern making I was able to wrap my head around it again to finish this one! Pattern writing is much Much MUCH harder than you think! But I’m so glad to have this one ready to … Continue reading →

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60 Degree Quilt Progress

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

In my last post I started sharing my latest stash busting obsession found on Kim Bracket’s Blog Magnolia Bay Quilts here. (Go to My Tutorial Page to find all three of her tutorials.) Here are some of the triangles and rows … Continue reading →

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Obsessed!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

It’s been a rough start to the new year with the flu season and thread painting took a big break! To get out of the cold-rums I found my self getting obsessed with making quilt tops by busting my stash. … Continue reading →

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Preparing Patterns for Glue Basting Tutorial – Part 2

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

To continue the tutorial I started here, I will tell you about the glues I recommend and why and how to go about gluing your masterpiece in preparation for machine thread painting an quilting. 7. My flower pieces are all … Continue reading →

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Preparing Patterns for Glue Basting Tutorial – Part 1

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Sew Laura Artisan Quilts

  Using the Master of the pattern you have, in this case the Spring Poppies, tape it to a light source (window or light box). Lay a piece of freezer paper, shiny side down, on top of it an tape … Continue reading →

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