Print ultra-fine lines on fabric with your ordinary Inkjet printer
Posted in Clamshell, Clamshell quilt on Aug 29th, 2010
In June, Barbara Brackman had photos of a fascinating Clamshell variation on her blog, which she called “Unknown Pattern.” Some quilt blocks have several names. This one is so rare that no names have been documented. Before Inklingo, it was a challenging design to cut and sew.
Posted in Grandmother's Flower Garden, Hand Piecing, Life in Burlington, Video on Aug 15th, 2010
It was a beautiful summer day in Burlington yesterday. I had just finished the Inklingo Hexagon Quilt Design Book (free!) and I needed to unwind. I decided to stitch a few hexagons on the front porch. There was a lovely breeze and entertainment. As you can see, friendship took precedence over sewing this time.
Posted in Cutting with Inklingo, English Paper Piecing, Free Design Book, Grandmother's Flower Garden, Rotary Cutting on Aug 12th, 2010
If you’ve ever thought about making a quilt with hexagons, Monkey says you’re going to like the announcement at the end of this 3 minute tutorial.
Posted in Clamshell, Clamshell quilt, Hand Piecing, Kaffe Fassett on Jul 31st, 2010
Clamshells are HOT! Monkey and I couldn’t resist preparing a shape collection for sashing. If you like Clamshells, you will love this.
Posted in 1.0 inch hexagons, Grandmother's Flower Garden, Jelly Rolls and Charms, The Inklingo Handbook on Jul 25th, 2010
A new Inklingo quilter asked a great question in the Yahoo group. It is easiest to answer with pictures, so I am replying on the blog instead of in an email. (Aren’t we lucky to be online?)
Julie asked whether she could use Jelly Roll strips (2.5 inches wide) to print Inklingo one-inch hexagons. YES you can.
Posted in Clamshell, Clamshell quilt, Curves on Jul 21st, 2010
The new Inklingo Clamshell Edges shape collection announced yesterday has inspired Cathi in Toronto! She has already started a new quilt, and she is calling it Clams on the Half Shell.
Monkey and I have a few ideas for you too.
Posted in Clamshell, Clamshell quilt on Jul 20th, 2010
She sews clamshells
by the seashore.
The shells she sews
are surely clamshells.
So if she sews shells,
on the seashore,
I’m sure she sews
Clamshells.
I have never heard Monkey say that. There’s a story here.
Posted in Clamshell quilt, Hand Piecing, Video on Jul 9th, 2010
Bonnie McCaffery of Dream Mountain Studios videotaped some footage for Inklingo this week. Notice the little pile of props and samples. We had a mountain of them. The 30 second clip is just a taste of coming attractions, so I hope you will stay tuned!
Posted in Clamshell, Clamshell quilt on Jul 5th, 2010
Judy in Michigan has a wonderful idea for a Clamshell quilt. She sent me this photo and gave me permission to use it.
Posted in Clamshell, Clamshell quilt, Curves, Rotary Cutting on Jun 30th, 2010
Cathi of Quilt Obsession told me about a quilter in Holland who started a Clamshell Club on her blog, Cybele’s Patch. Quilters are making Clamshell quilts with different methods, and reporting their progress at the end of every month.
Monkey has an announcement too.
You are welcome to copy either of these buttons to add to your blog. Thank you!
http://www.lindafranz.com/blog/
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