While much of the country is locked in a snowy deep-freeze, people like you and me are happily stitching/quilting/making with a cuppa something hot, staying safe at home. They don’t call this the Sewing Season for nothing!
This weekend I am putting together a large design wall, covered with flannel backing. I am back in my studio, prepping for some larger works. This year I am challenging myself to work in bigger dimensions. So far I’ve been making 40″ x 60″ pieces with my Bernina Q20 and B790, but my imagination is expanding. I have a list of 4 quilts I am making for 4 projects/exhibits. You can follow me on my artist page and sign up for my blog at luanarubin.com if you are interested. Of course, I get all my supplies at eQuilter….except for the insulation board and Gorilla Tape…ha.
If you are just now getting back to your sewing machine, be sure to review the manual’s instructions for cleaning and oiling your machine’s inner workings. Some of you may have more than one machine that need an annual tuneup and cleaning from your local dealer. If your local dealer is backed up with machine repairs and you can’t afford to be without a machine for more than a week, sometimes you can find a local machine tech who makes house calls and can take care of all of your machines in one visit. Serious quilters usually have more than one machine, because Murphy’s Law is sure to spring into action if you only have one machine and you are on a deadline. I learned that lesson long ago! As your quilting progresses from intermediate to advanced, and you upgrade to a better machine, don’t trade in your previous machine if it is the only other machine in-house. Keep it as a backup. Trust me – you will thank me for this!
Our 6 month old puppy is now over 50 lbs, and early this morning was her first experience with sub-zero weather. It was not a good experience. I think we’ll have to get her some snow booties for her tender little paws.
sharing your love for fabric,
Luana and Paul
Travel/Quilt Dates:
Jan 26 – SAQA NOCO eQuilter Tour
Feb 21-24, 2024 – QuiltCon in Raleigh, NC – eQuilter is a GOLD Sponsor.
March 6 – Canadian Quilters Association – Zoom Lecture “Intl Quilt Trends”
April 7-12 Allegre Retreat
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