We think of free motion as a straight stitch. But free motion zigzag stitch offers us an ability to detail and shape an applique as if we were shading it with a pencil. If we use black thread, it looks exactly like a shaded sketch. Simple shapes cut out of oriental brocade and fused to […]
Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to appear in several videos, and on Simply Quilts and Quilting Arts. I also tape myself working techniques so you can see how they’re done. Here is a selection of some of those videos. If there’s anything you would like me to show, please let me know in […]
TMG1 Thread Magic Garden Create Enchanted Quilts with Thread Painting & Intuitive Appliqué Author: Ellen Anne Eddy A flower garden is a place to daydream, make wishes, quiet the mind, or spark imagination. Bring this special space indoors by making a floral art quilt using fusible appliqué and machine embroidery techniques. Learn how to develop your own […]
