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Quilt classes online & applique patterns. Applique & quilting tips for quilters. Free quilting tutorials & quilt patterns.Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-22476517995861270982010-12-07T12:51:00.000-08:002010-12-07T13:05:10.200-08:00Bargello Blues success story<span style="font-weight:bold;">Tim Ducharme shares his story about our quilt pattern "Bargello Blues" which he made for a long time friend.</span><br /><br />"I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and was visiting my mom for a few weeks in May this year. I ordered the Bargello Blues pattern from a quilt shop “Ann's Fabrics and Crafts” in New Hampshire, USA and was able to complete the piecing during my visit. Back in Toronto I finished the quilting, but did not finish the binding until October."<br /><br />"This was a gift for a long time friend of mine. I asked her to Google quilts patterns to search for a pattern she liked. Bargello Blues was her top pick. I then asked her to pick her colour choices, which ranged from a dark green to tan and pink. Going through my mom's stash, I was able to find the 10 fabrics."<br /><br />"I had a great time with the project, though I must admit, it was a challenge. This was my first difficult project."<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Here is a photo of Kolleen, my friend, holding up her quilt.</span><br /><img width="300" align="middle" alt="Kolleen holding up the quilt Tim made for her" src="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/assets/galleries/pattern-quiltmakers/Tim-Ducharme-Kolleen-with-Q.jpg" /><br /><br />"Kolleen was very thrilled with the finished quilt and it fits perfectly on her TV."<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">This photo shows the quilt hanging over the TV as a cover.</span><br /><img width="300" height="250" align="middle" alt="Bargello Blues quilt used as a TV cover" src="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/assets/Uploads/articles/Tim-Ducharme-bargello-blues.jpg" /><br /><br />"The real challenge for me was to decide how to quilt it. I decided to stitch in the ditch above fabric A. The end result is what I was hoping for, but the process was slow (smile). I used my sewing machine and, as you know, had to do a lot of 90 degree turns."<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">This photo shows the quilt under the foot of Tim’s sewing machine in the process of being quilted.</span><br /><img align="middle" width="300" height="201" alt="The process of Tim's quilt being quilted" src="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/assets/Uploads/articles/Tim-Ducharme-Machine-Quilti.jpg" /><br /><br />Part of the fun Tim had was making this quilt with his mother, Cecile. What a great way to share time together. While Tim made the large version of this quilt, Cecile made the small version. Cecile says: "He was visiting when the pattern arrived and we shopped in my fabric stash. He was here long enough to piece the quilt. He's happy, she's happy and I'm happy."<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Following is a photo of Cecile quilt.</span><br /><img width="300" height="286" align="middle" alt="Cecile's bargello blues quilt" src="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/assets/galleries/pattern-quiltmakers/celine-cloutier-from-patter.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Congratulations Tim and Cecile. Thank you for sharing your story with us.</span><br /><br />For details about our "Bargello Blues" quilt pattern see our website by clicking on the image below. This design is also offered as an online class for those who need help with their project. Online classes help you answer questions, share ideas and get to know other quilters from around the world.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/bargello-blues/"><img alt="Bargello Blues quilt pattern" src="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/assets/galleries/bargello-quilts/_resampled/thumbnail-bargello-blues.jpg" /></a><br />"Bargello Blues" quilt pattern<br /><br />Happy Quilting!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-48317836039616537232010-12-04T21:10:00.000-08:002010-12-04T21:34:05.948-08:00Ideas for AppliqueHello quilters,<br /><br />Sometimes I like a change from making quilts, not too often, but sometimes. Earlier this year I decided that I needed a change as well as a new sweatshirt so I set about making my own. Well not quite...<br /><br />I went to the store and bought myself a sweatshirt (ok I know that part isn't making anything) but its what I did next that counts.<br /><br />At the time, my "<a href="http://www.arbeedesigns.com/layered-machine-applique/" title="advanced layered applique online class">Advanced Layered Applique</a>" class was running online. My students really had fun and you know how it is, when someone is having fun with quilting, you want to join in and do it too. I didn't want to made "Red Red Wine" again, but I did want to use the applique templates so that's exactly what I did. I used them to dress up my sweatshirt. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLu08IMnL5mDYxSZQ0rUjLVi9QcOvfVdfdqZ966jOw6A3FXb1kp_MA4zElcHNLuyCb4oTjBlTFO-AxAGs8a56DhKyDQ_f4io8xb6mepyJfLF-_9zzFzgpZPFLZxulyfitqW3XoEweQG7A/s1600/my-grape-sweatshirt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLu08IMnL5mDYxSZQ0rUjLVi9QcOvfVdfdqZ966jOw6A3FXb1kp_MA4zElcHNLuyCb4oTjBlTFO-AxAGs8a56DhKyDQ_f4io8xb6mepyJfLF-_9zzFzgpZPFLZxulyfitqW3XoEweQG7A/s400/my-grape-sweatshirt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547065343234502866" /></a><br />Here I am with my sweatshirt on standing by the Avon River in Christchurch<br /><br />My free-motion applique techniques make this so easy to applique right onto the sweatshirt. Since you can sew in all directions, there is no turning and twisting so stitching is a breeze. Of course, sometimes I do get a little carried away though, but then that's half the fun of it. The grapes and leaves continue over to the back.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJV9vi46xJ5l8vOPmvcrXtAUaZPrZAnyUO_3BEq8oHgEOLlAPSIR5AeJwlBKe3W3pVyIChm7PeSIfWFpfhfOidS2Voc8bsgIUdpXAodHWVraJj8KyIL39yto2G1wGOlUTf8TlU3DbTmX2/s1600/my-grape-sweatshirt-back.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJV9vi46xJ5l8vOPmvcrXtAUaZPrZAnyUO_3BEq8oHgEOLlAPSIR5AeJwlBKe3W3pVyIChm7PeSIfWFpfhfOidS2Voc8bsgIUdpXAodHWVraJj8KyIL39yto2G1wGOlUTf8TlU3DbTmX2/s400/my-grape-sweatshirt-back.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547065348677796674" /></a><br /><br />I did end up with a very unique, no-one-else-has sweatshirt - guaranteed, and it not only keeps me warm but is admired by many. So why don't you dress up a sweatshirt for yourself using your favorite applique design? It's fun!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
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<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-66873450439223455432010-03-01T01:38:00.000-08:002010-03-01T01:55:17.806-08:00Zodiac ClassRecently I had several photos sent to me by Sherry, one of my online quilt students. One of the classes she took was for making Zodiac signs. She made several totes with zodiac pockets for family members.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-ryNeoKBUhdJuFh-FaCxyrfZP4eFqBbq56Wkg_l7f2bLGbGCYsPACDcwk33ukNGwOo0Hck1qNotWmBpqsCqAAsEly1IGXJv6u1vV7k6-qFy8Fq-6MnhQC3hJnlwsc7UFWMe2MG96d6kE/s1600-h/sherry-virgo-tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-ryNeoKBUhdJuFh-FaCxyrfZP4eFqBbq56Wkg_l7f2bLGbGCYsPACDcwk33ukNGwOo0Hck1qNotWmBpqsCqAAsEly1IGXJv6u1vV7k6-qFy8Fq-6MnhQC3hJnlwsc7UFWMe2MG96d6kE/s400/sherry-virgo-tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443598257878787426" /></a><br />"Here’s a picture of the Virgo that I completed for our daughter. This was my 1st attempt, but really enjoyed it."<br /><br />Sherry went on to make two more totes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS80VWqfnRDEgkqt8up0G1_jcBRMKvcRqnp5J0vWcYe-AD75sdnXpdYWaxnIvHguFuoW0iC1iT64Y2rcQqbeUsX76h-6rv4hiushQVgNDuk_1r5OIrIjkqaDO-3UovhgmDz_BQjirORBBV/s1600-h/sherry-aquarius-tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS80VWqfnRDEgkqt8up0G1_jcBRMKvcRqnp5J0vWcYe-AD75sdnXpdYWaxnIvHguFuoW0iC1iT64Y2rcQqbeUsX76h-6rv4hiushQVgNDuk_1r5OIrIjkqaDO-3UovhgmDz_BQjirORBBV/s400/sherry-aquarius-tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443598252253225858" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw1fgMjLymyc1uGvQqBhIApxXi2ZvQSXmeEHX9AJBzi2ruDu-LrDpZq2sA6cnhEvje_RG4jRR8Bcun-B0G7nxpPJ7cGqtTYwkRrX5daPgyQ1JdZXo_3Q19Qc3jxUAqSgfgkFUrUEHlRJO/s1600-h/sherry-leo-tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw1fgMjLymyc1uGvQqBhIApxXi2ZvQSXmeEHX9AJBzi2ruDu-LrDpZq2sA6cnhEvje_RG4jRR8Bcun-B0G7nxpPJ7cGqtTYwkRrX5daPgyQ1JdZXo_3Q19Qc3jxUAqSgfgkFUrUEHlRJO/s400/sherry-leo-tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443598253317671682" /></a><br /><br />"The tote is a late Xmas present – my SIL is a Libra, and my BIL is a Leo, so they’ve each got a pocket."<br /><br /><strong>Great job Sherry!</strong><br /><br />Did you see "Circle of Life"? which is where the zodiac class originated. It has a <a href="http://academyofquilting.com/online-classes.php?classID=4" title="Mariner's compass online class">Mariner's compass</a> in the center which is now presented as an online class at the <a href="http://www.academyofquilting.com" title="online quilt classes at the Academy of Quilting">Academy of Quilting</a>.<br /><br />Happy Quilting!<br /><br /><a href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><br /><br /><script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
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Yesterday while doing a video shoot for my tree skirt class I just happened to have a single poinsettia block with no home so I decided to take a little time out from work!<br /><br />The background was a piece of fabric left from cutting wedges hence the cut angles. Luckily when I stitched the poinsettia, I used a larger than needed piece of batting and backing. I pulled three additional fabrics from my stash - 2 Christmas pieces (green with gold Christmas trees and a red poinsettia batik) and a green hand-dyed fabric from New Zealand. Perfect!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizW-JcvJE7JsmtHN0HNeUbK5MRAJQczY_u6TuUHcTSapoDrZ8tjMTpisHDLhFTeVh5wQXfZHZYo3oxp39G-MNhuTpmmBUm_mMEwJ3_Z_tK5HRyEYQ4NCoC01xZSoK-pRr2-oQl2j8SkLV4/s1600-h/poinsettia.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizW-JcvJE7JsmtHN0HNeUbK5MRAJQczY_u6TuUHcTSapoDrZ8tjMTpisHDLhFTeVh5wQXfZHZYo3oxp39G-MNhuTpmmBUm_mMEwJ3_Z_tK5HRyEYQ4NCoC01xZSoK-pRr2-oQl2j8SkLV4/s320/poinsettia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396902897707240882" /></a><br />I added a couple of strips - first the dyed fabric, then the red and squared the whole thing up with the tree fabric. Just for fun, I stippled the background with silver metallic thread and bound the top and bottom edges in green with red for the sides. <br /><br />Now I need to find a home for this quilt and know someone will enjoy hanging it for Christmas so decided to have a competition for you to win.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmeu2ENTdq6Zt75XkjVjd7o2lBlRas9kOdAgSyw5vd2q1EZfp0GmperiPSDK8FigT9dmAetOGiwK7wjSiULOcIykPnws-h3tum93bFr-S315kwhLGssprtgrSyr9t8Bkmr3kyFeS64UQR/s1600-h/Christmas-prize.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmeu2ENTdq6Zt75XkjVjd7o2lBlRas9kOdAgSyw5vd2q1EZfp0GmperiPSDK8FigT9dmAetOGiwK7wjSiULOcIykPnws-h3tum93bFr-S315kwhLGssprtgrSyr9t8Bkmr3kyFeS64UQR/s320/Christmas-prize.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396902901390615570" /></a><br />The Competition:<br /><br />Enter into our drawing by doing any of the following options. There are 4 options to choose from and each option gives you a chance to win.<br /><br />Option 1: Send us a photo of any project you made using an Arbee Designs design. The design can be from one of Ruth’s class or from a purchased pattern. You can send in as many photos as you like. Your name will be entered in our drawing once for each different project you send. <br /><br />Option 2: Purchase any of our patterns from our website including sale price items (excluding downloads). For each pattern purchased, your name will be entered into the drawing. <br /><br />Option 3: Sign up for any of our Christmas online classes at the Academy of Quilting. For each class sign up, your name will be entered twice into our drawing.<br /><br />Option 4: Tell a friend. If your friend says you are the person who told them about this drawing and they enter, your name will be entered into the drawing as well as their name. You can refer as many friends as you like. Each person entering may only name one person as referee.<br /><br />Additional Notes:<br />The competition will end on the 30th November 2009 and drawing will be done on the 1st December at which time the winner will be notified by email or phone. As soon as we receive the winner’s physical address, the quilt will be shipped. <br />Any purchase made by check or e-check, must be received at least one week prior to closing date and be bank cleared before competition closes.<br />When sending in a photo, you will be acknowledging acceptance for your photo to be displayed on any of our web pages with your name as maker. 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Because I know not everyone likes to applique like me so I decided it would be great to add the option of a block in my Tree Skirt online class for those who want to do that. (<a href="http://www.arbeedesigns.co.nz/classDisplay.php?classID=78&class=4" title="make a tree skirt - online quilt class">Find out more about the class here >></a>)<br /><br />Well for Christmas I thought, a star would be a good thing to make. So I got carried away like usual and make five stars instead of one, just couldn't help myself. So here is the first star. It's a 9" finished block.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJs6ONxzC-mbcCF97M7i7jxBYTGlW5_A-VZ51qT9zPSpkLwVt4bhc2nUjSk3tJkgHD4daQLcn_wfQCai6pHg9garEuWJPvwcUgHwoXBOEqrER8J2bKT8XbwCKi22PdODJL0V_W4aA2AuH5/s1600-h/star-block.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJs6ONxzC-mbcCF97M7i7jxBYTGlW5_A-VZ51qT9zPSpkLwVt4bhc2nUjSk3tJkgHD4daQLcn_wfQCai6pHg9garEuWJPvwcUgHwoXBOEqrER8J2bKT8XbwCKi22PdODJL0V_W4aA2AuH5/s320/star-block.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391489828974514738" /></a><br /><br />One large star is just not my thing, I need more of a challenge than that! I decided I should add some smaller stars in the corners of the large star. So I did. Each small star block is 3" finished.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRoWcJtZBuRbF-sH5YBojRsgeMGbmUFaK-eW4MxoyvpfWSZw-lhnlUYDlGMhXUNtZ5BEOoVx1lloXa4tTGanixCu5D0aeCkkNkKZpL052Eyuv_PWcqim460V2FMN2HCT2t3vOThfDDA1Q/s1600-h/stars-with-stars.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRoWcJtZBuRbF-sH5YBojRsgeMGbmUFaK-eW4MxoyvpfWSZw-lhnlUYDlGMhXUNtZ5BEOoVx1lloXa4tTGanixCu5D0aeCkkNkKZpL052Eyuv_PWcqim460V2FMN2HCT2t3vOThfDDA1Q/s320/stars-with-stars.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391489832925736978" /></a><br /><br />That's some pretty small pieces don't you think? Okay, so I got thinking. Now that can be a dangerous thing for me, but I did anyway. What if I made a star in the center square of my 3" star? Good thought? Hmmmmmm, okay so I wasn't going to start over because time was running out, but I just had to try it. After all, it is only a one inch star, I couldn't waste too much fabric on that. Worked great!<br /><br />I had to take the photo so close to fill up my camera screen that you can even see the grain in the fabric. This was fun for sure. So tell me, what's the smallest star you've made? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WgQgp2DVhB81KeOrEk7WfwwMgx7z44lewLJNWTbWfuWb7f5SvxbHuHnRsaVvZm30NwRGjPMMuzqeM9NRIijTFATpeO-sXSo0HZOg7We9ZP9Po85myL0v7gfRhJ23DRHPZWMn9RwtOsde/s1600-h/star-1inch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WgQgp2DVhB81KeOrEk7WfwwMgx7z44lewLJNWTbWfuWb7f5SvxbHuHnRsaVvZm30NwRGjPMMuzqeM9NRIijTFATpeO-sXSo0HZOg7We9ZP9Po85myL0v7gfRhJ23DRHPZWMn9RwtOsde/s320/star-1inch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391489843389998802" /></a><br />Those star points are just 1/4", I wonder if I could do 1/8"....<br /><br /><a href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><br /> <script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
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<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-73781068117202147122009-08-12T15:29:00.000-07:002009-08-20T07:43:32.973-07:00Mariner's CompassCheck out one of the Mariner's Compass quilts made in our online class. This is Naomi's. Isn't it bright and colorful?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://academyofquilting.com/images/student-gallery/Naomi_Mariners_Compas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 300px;" src="http://academyofquilting.com/images/student-gallery/Naomi_Mariners_Compas.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />In this class you have the option to make an advanced block like Naomi's or you can make a beginner's block.<br /><br />This class is open for registration. <a href="http://academyofquilting.com/online-classes.php?classID=4&pg=99" title="mariners compass quilting class">If you would like more info or to register click here >></a><br /><br />To see what other students did in our class <a href="http://academyofquilting.com/index.php?pg=3&gallery=2" title="online quilting classes at the academy of quilting">see our gallery >></a><br /><br /><a style="font-size:14px; padding-left:10px" href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><br /> <script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs on Facebook</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
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<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-505262179259794552009-05-24T07:11:00.000-07:002009-06-06T14:47:39.275-07:00Free online classA lot of quilters ask "how do you take an online class?". Everyone seems very interested and eager to try. I decided since so many seem to be interested, that I would to write a short class so newcomers can experience the concept of online learning. Instead of adding a question and answer page, I decided it would be much better to actually make something so I decided on a book cover which is a wonderful creative idea for a gift with your personal touch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.academyofquilting.com/images/quilts/book-cover.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 472px;" src="http://www.academyofquilting.com/images/quilts/book-cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />These book covers are really fun to make. I have made them for friends and family at Christmas and birthdays. When I want to give something more, I add a small pocket on the inside cover that will hold a gift card.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.academyofquilting.com/images/quilts/pocket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.academyofquilting.com/images/quilts/pocket.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />With this class, I will be adding more applique designs and styles throughout the year, so the class will actually be an ongoing class unlike my regular classes. I hope quilters will gather within the classroom and share ideas so we can also add them to the lessons. It will be fun for sure and it is all free as well.<br /><br />You can register here: <a href="http://academyofquilting.com/online-classes.php?classID=6&pg=99" title="decorative book cover - free online class for quilters">Free online class Registration</a><br /><br />I hope you will join me. Happy Quilting!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-46516146987145992712009-05-03T14:40:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:05:04.915-07:00Twisted Ribbon Patchwork ClassI had a fun day teaching yesterday. It was quite funny actually. My students just didn't get the rules to begin with. The rules went something like this "no precise seam allowance" ... "no straight strips" ... "you can use any strip widths" ... "when it comes time to square it up, you can twist and turn the ruler any way you like". You cannot go wrong and as a result, you will end up with my beautiful twisted ribbon pattern. <br /><br />It was a little difficult for my students to break the regular patchwork rules, but it was fun watching them, and once they got the concept of it, everyone had fun.<br /><br />Here are some photos of the class which was held at Timeless Quilts in Anaheim.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhlUWMuNsvltp7Tg8AZArLbts1uzT3sU0Oz3RKpL6dGOIo2l_qFsTKofO-bfJ-t-5IbXPik667UON0dnESPqS2cSBdXJJkZc7K-P4xdeZ0TBc8T_vNORPvwK4Bj6NqAcpyL4btXywcPbP/s1600-h/twisted-ribbon-class-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAhlUWMuNsvltp7Tg8AZArLbts1uzT3sU0Oz3RKpL6dGOIo2l_qFsTKofO-bfJ-t-5IbXPik667UON0dnESPqS2cSBdXJJkZc7K-P4xdeZ0TBc8T_vNORPvwK4Bj6NqAcpyL4btXywcPbP/s320/twisted-ribbon-class-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331718489853460722" /></a><br />You can see my Twisted Ribbons design in the background at the right of the photo. This green and fawn one was made by Sue Salinger while she tested my pattern... And yes, the muffins were delicious. I had blueberry!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gnezRzno8YUhrbkD2kt1kJxu3B6XhXhSfgetWi32VXPVXP1G1p064EeQgTUpNVy8lNfU46pM0H9WW9qTUe4UN8xiKtcnF-KxSvZwoj3IkRTvIOhnGiWxH8zfza4jBDI6yPYQK2a4CIwX/s1600-h/twisted-ribbon-class-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gnezRzno8YUhrbkD2kt1kJxu3B6XhXhSfgetWi32VXPVXP1G1p064EeQgTUpNVy8lNfU46pM0H9WW9qTUe4UN8xiKtcnF-KxSvZwoj3IkRTvIOhnGiWxH8zfza4jBDI6yPYQK2a4CIwX/s320/twisted-ribbon-class-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331718488556888290" /></a><br />My students had caught on to the concept now and were much happier not to be confused. You can see some of Kathy's blocks at the front of the photo on the left. Very pretty. You can also see some of my other patterns and class samples hanging in the background.<br /><br />If you like this design, you can buy the pattern online at my website. I'm only an email away if you need any help.<br /><a href="http://www.arbeedesigns.co.nz/patternDisplay.php?patternID=478">Twisted Ribbons Pattern</a><br /><a href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-90487060895696231912009-04-23T07:03:00.000-07:002009-04-30T06:52:44.974-07:00Sunflowers in ProgressI have been busy working on my latest online class "Sunflowers at Dawn". This is the second of a Sunflower series. I made the class sample in shades of blues (blue is my favorite color, so I couldn't resist the temptation) so thought it would be great to share this with you. The class adds detail in shading and dimension to make this piece really come to life.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAi9Na8ifTVCUw911CZLYBsYzlV1qOBQabXckKgTVPssG69-U2_9W7wUCfW1fg0XQwXjfVY9362_dqn3_KLwW-VNOKoiO5gGL3MeFfes29VagLpOCfUx1M5wyVPMLWDwNysyXlHVdxAON8/s1600-h/work-in-progress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAi9Na8ifTVCUw911CZLYBsYzlV1qOBQabXckKgTVPssG69-U2_9W7wUCfW1fg0XQwXjfVY9362_dqn3_KLwW-VNOKoiO5gGL3MeFfes29VagLpOCfUx1M5wyVPMLWDwNysyXlHVdxAON8/s320/work-in-progress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327891432413055906" /></a><br />I have received a lot of comments on the first Sunflower design over the years. One thing that quilters comment most about is how wonderfully I captured and created the bent sunflower so here is a close up of it ready to be stitched.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPioxgU-g_v3hepcczjNdhs8tAwEnf0lS8cAAUZAvC53mgywozWqXO-RJG_6K9BcIJ1Fq0SfCWH9bZRgfBMBPgUEoBa1iWxma9iEVdYTxvZVHtDvq7I4e-a1Iqt9bI5Dcmw1mjTKdiFQ2/s1600-h/work-in-progress-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPioxgU-g_v3hepcczjNdhs8tAwEnf0lS8cAAUZAvC53mgywozWqXO-RJG_6K9BcIJ1Fq0SfCWH9bZRgfBMBPgUEoBa1iWxma9iEVdYTxvZVHtDvq7I4e-a1Iqt9bI5Dcmw1mjTKdiFQ2/s320/work-in-progress-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327887906404214658" /></a><br />I have so enjoyed making this design again. It is much improved on the first design and in the class I have included a lot more detail like how to add shading and where to place fabrics to capture the morning light coming through the window. <br /><br />I hope you will join me! It will definitely be fun.<br /><br />For more information about the class visit: <br /><a href="http://academyofquilting.com/online-classes.php?classID=5&pg=99" title="information about Sunflowers at Dawn online class">More info about Sunflowers at Dawn Online Class</a><br /><br />If you are interested in purchasing the pattern "Simply Sunflowers", you can find more information here: <a href="http://www.arbeedesigns.co.nz/patternDisplay.php?patternID=2" title="simply sunflowers applique pattern">Simply Sunflowers quilt pattern</a><br /><br /><a href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
<script src="http://static.ak.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ae9fac3649b5eedb418231dd701b747b");</script><fb:fan profile_id="108106117809" stream="" connections="" width="300"></fb:fan><div style="font-size:8px; padding-left:10px"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fullerton-CA/Arbee-Designs/108106117809">Arbee Designs</a> on Facebook</div></div>Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012797308140565295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1727224991367511453.post-7705182114785601722009-04-04T16:45:00.000-07:002009-04-04T21:46:01.737-07:00Bargello StudentsI've had fun today, demonstrating and meeting quilters on the Orange County Shop Hop. In fact, two of the quilters (Diane and Cindy) who took my beginner's barello class a few weeks back brought me their finished quilts to see. They are very beautiful so I just had to get a snap shot of them and of course, I have to share them with you.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpSqnYp2Vkp6zuGZUAY7ExSCyp1D73lKBm6uBrEVj2kaWzJ2HZwwMsl6w-oaLI18O-LwuMzQWBV8yAq_iw5OkAjEdxPK4j0bTyFPuxlINjhkWfgRCYC0rHjIZX9-JY4BFpBVZQ5Qp7653/s1600-h/bargello-students.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpSqnYp2Vkp6zuGZUAY7ExSCyp1D73lKBm6uBrEVj2kaWzJ2HZwwMsl6w-oaLI18O-LwuMzQWBV8yAq_iw5OkAjEdxPK4j0bTyFPuxlINjhkWfgRCYC0rHjIZX9-JY4BFpBVZQ5Qp7653/s320/bargello-students.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321062887857478786" /></a><br />Diane is on the left and Cindy on the right. They enjoyed the bargello class a lot and are now moving on with the next bargello level. Diane wants to make Cherry Blossoms (seen hanging in the background on the right) and Cindy, Bargello Blues, but Cindy insists I get the Summer pattern out to her first so she can make that before she attempts the advanced level. I see I'm going to have to add that to my schedule. <br /><br />This class has certainly been a lot of fun to teach and I hope others will join in this amazing style of quilt making.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://arbeedesigns.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">Subscribe to this blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><p id="blogfeeds"><$BlogFeedsVertical$></p>
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