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
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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
6 Point Crosshair Square Tutorial
I've been asked a number of times to post a video on how to use a Westalee Design Crosshair Square. This shows the 6 point, but it is applicable to all of them. I hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. ~Pam
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
Learn to use your Westalee Rulers
QAYG Sampler Quilt So you bought the Westalee Ruler Foot and Sampler Set. Now what do you do? If you can't find a local class or your machine is in a cabinet that you can't load in your car, take an online class. The class we offer is hosted by Pam Varner, Westalee Design Accredited Teacher.… Continue reading Learn to use your Westalee Rulers
Madison Quilt Expo
I am the luckiest person I know! This past weekend, I had the honor of demoing Westalee Design by Sew Steady® products at the Madison Quilt Show. If that wasn't enough, I was doing it in Nancy's Notions' Booth. I found myself in Southern Wisconsin, not far from where I grew up in Northern Illinois.… Continue reading Madison Quilt Expo
