Quilting is a world of endless creativity, and hand appliqué is like adding a touch of magic to your stitches. It’s all about turning fabric into stunning works of art through the artful placement of intricate designs. Over the next few blog posts, we’ll delve into the captivating realm of hand appliqué, exploring different techniques and the reasons why it continues to inspire quilters worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, get ready to unlock your creative potential and discover the joy of bringing fabric to life. Read More
Unleash Your Creativity: Mastering the Art of Hand Appliqué
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Unveiling the Art of Appliqué: Hand vs. Machine – Which Method Suits You?
In the realm of quilting, the art of appliqué adds a touch of whimsy and creativity to any quilt design. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner exploring the craft, the choice between hand appliqué and machine appliqué can be a daunting one. Each method brings its unique set of advantages and considerations. Join me as I take a look in this post at the captivating world of appliqué, comparing the hand and machine techniques, and uncovering the secrets behind their attraction. Read More
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Exciting New Patterns at the Angie Padilla Website!
Hello, quilting friends! It’s a delight to be back here at my blog, ready to share the latest additions to the Angie Padilla pattern collection. If you’ve been following along, you know how much I love designing and creating unique quilting projects. Today, I am thrilled to review four new patterns that will add a touch of charm and creativity to your quilting repertoire. Let’s dive right in! Read More
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A Quilt Story: A Special Gift for Emi
Dear friends, it certainly has been a long, long time since I last posted, and I am truly happy to reconnect with you after a long hiatus and share a heartfelt quilt project that holds a special place in my heart. Read More
Posted in Applique, Bed quilts, Christmas, Family, Machine Quilting
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Coming up… Christmas in July!
So very little sewing happening around here, because I’ve been drawing, drawing, drawing… and writing patterns. Read More
Stunning haute couture
It’s been two weeks since my talented niece’s haute couture fashion show, and I am still thinking about it and trying to come off a cloud of pure enjoyment from all the work involved. It has truly been a privilege to be a part of this project. Read More
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More applique and quilting
The last two weeks have been pretty intense helping my talented niece with the last of the appliqued and quilted pieces for her fashion show. Read More
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A runway show in the making: lots of applique and quilting
The last two months I’ve been actively involved in assisting my designer niece Ana Lía in preparing her 2022 collection… Respirar (Breathe). Read More
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Oh, boy, oh boy… am I ever late in posting!
More than a full year has gone by without me updating this blog… at all! Read More
Posted in Applique, Bags/Purses, Bed quilts, Family, Knitting/Crochet, Small quilted projects, Table toppers, Tutorials
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Christmas is right around the corner!
I don’t know about you, but Christmas is certainly going to be a lot different for me and my family this year. Read More
Notebook Covers
Several years ago I took a fun, fun class on drawing faces on fabric, offered by Lauren Vlcek, through The Quilt Show. Read More
Posted in Art Quilts / Mixed Media, Scrap busting, Small quilted projects
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More Scrappy Placemats
Slowly working through my stash of scraps, I found a whole bunch of odd, long strips. Read More
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Scrappy Placemats
I am still working through my pile of leftover scraps, and to my delight finding wonderful ways to use them all up. Read More
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I am a self-learner. I taught myself to sew and to quilt. And I taught myself how to draw. I love to dye my own fabrics, am a fanatic of free-motion quilting, and dabble with mixed media. I am a quilt designer and teacher, and design and publish my own line of quilt patterns. With this blog I would like to share the bits and pieces of my life. 
