Thinking about snow in October? Some places have already had their first flurries, but I suspect it will be a while before we see any in the Desert Southwest. Thinking about snow in October? Some places have already had their first flurries, but I suspect it will be a while before we see any in… Continue reading Westalee Snowflakes; Tips and Tricks
Category: Sew Steady
Jewel of a Pillow
Whenever I start with new templates, I almost always work the design out on paper first. The Jewel Series was an exception as I couldn’t wait to see the results. I ended up making a few mistakes which turned into a great design. I call those "Personal Design Variations" The following is a tutorial, including… Continue reading Jewel of a Pillow
Working with Felt
There's a new blog in town and I encourage you to check it out. The piece that I did for Sew Steady is featured. There's also a contest where you can win a free on-line class, hurry check it out. Sew Inspired by Sew Steady ~Pam
Coburg Blooms
I was asked to submit a 12” square quilted block for the Coburg Quilt Show Block Challenge that was held this past July (2018) in Coburg, OR. Sew Steady was the major sponsor for this show and having recently been invited to be one of their Brand Ambassadors, I jumped in. I love using the… Continue reading Coburg Blooms
My Gold Foot!
This past weekend, I had the honor of attending Teacher Certification training by Leonie and Bill West of Westalee Designs. We all met in Eugene, OR; the home of Sew Steady. I started my education by touring the manufacturing process of Sew Steady Extension Tables and Cabinet inserts. Tables are cut to order and then… Continue reading My Gold Foot!
Why I Love to Teach/Learn
Photo Credit: Cel Lisboa School is back in session; seems like a perfect time to share my love of education. I have always loved the process of learning and I am fortunate to be able to teach. For over a year now, I have been hosting the Quilt as You Go Sampler Quilt designed… Continue reading Why I Love to Teach/Learn
Westalee Introduces Flying Bell Curve Triangles
Oh how I love new templates. I am often asked, "What's your favorite template?" My response is usually, "The last one I got in my mailbox." But this time I really really mean it. The Flying Bell Curve Triangles are the first of The London Collection designed by Leonie West of Weatalee Designs. Let me… Continue reading Westalee Introduces Flying Bell Curve Triangles
OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
WHAT! Well fellow quilters, I've decided to become an educator for Sew Steady®, showing tables (we all love those tables) and Westalee Design for Sew Steady. What is Westalee? Well it is a designer of ruler feet and ruler templates for the domestic sewing machine. I am super excited. I have been working… Continue reading OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
