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LaRueSews-Quilts EXPERIENCE, not best teacher

Hello there, everyone. First, I want to tell you the reason for the title of this BLOG. Monday, I did exactly what I’ve been telling you all this time NOT TO DO. I cut MY finger with the rotary cutter. Yup! I did it. I am glad to say that it’s not very bad, none the less, your very own LaRueSews...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 09-18-2009
Filed under: Filed under: stash, rotary cutter, color, choosing quilt colors, color selection, BOM, Block of the Month, OUCH
LaRueSews-Your Wish Is My Command

Hi Everyone. It’s been a few weeks since I met you here at LaRueSews-Quilts. I’ve taken a little time off to re-group, rest and plan. Now as you asked, it’s time to announce the LaRueSews Block of the Month. I will go along with the government and provide an acronym to go along with...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 08-28-2009
Filed under: Filed under: rotary cutter, fabrics, BOM, Block of the Month
LaRueSews-Quilts,1/2-Square Triangles, Easy?

This blog could be considered as an Anniversary Blog, since it has been a year and seven days since I posted my very first Blog. I didn’t think it would last this long. But thanks to all of you and your faithfulness, I’m still here. Also, I’d like to give a lot of credit to Greg Nisbet...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 07-17-2009
Filed under: Filed under: quilt tools, rotary cutter, quilting tools, cutting mats, sewing, quilt, fabric preparation, quarter square triangles, triangles, half square triangles, half-square triangles
LaRueSews-Quilts-Square it up!

OK, Everybody, If you have followed this blog from the beginning, and have been making quilt block as we go, you should now have enough block to make into a quilt. “How do I do that?” someone says. Well, that’s the purpose of this blog. Let’s put those little buggers all together...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 02-20-2009
Filed under: Filed under: LaRueSews, quilts, quilt tools, rotary cutter, quilting tools, quilting, pressing, triangles, squares, Charm Squares, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Creative Grids rulers
LaRueSews-Quilting-Straighten Up!

In beginning this blog, I realized that I need to back track and talk about something I left out some time ago. You really need to straighten the fabric before you begin any project. That doesn’t include quilting alone. It includes any kind of sewing. Because of the nature of woven fabric, preparing...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 01-23-2009
Filed under: Filed under: LaRueSews, quilts, quilt tools, rotary cutter, cutting mats, sewing, fabrics, fabric preparation
LaRueSews-Do It Round or Do It Square?

So, my friends, you have covered a lot of territory with LaRueSews quilting. Now what? I guess it’s really time to decide whether you want to hand piece or machine piece. Most of what I have talked about so far can apply to either technique. With a few exceptions, you can use a rotary cutter to...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 11-07-2008
Filed under: Filed under: heirlooms, rotary cutter, quilting tools, sewing, quilt, thimbles, scissors, fabric preparation
LaRueSews-Quilting-Quarter Inches to Heirlooms.

To begin this time, I want to relate a very “telling” experience. This experience told me that you very well can become a really good quilter if only you practice, practice, practice. My husband and I went to my daughter’s house last weekend to attend our grand daughter’s band...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 10-24-2008
Filed under: Filed under: LaRueSews, heirlooms, quilts, quilt police, rotary cutter, cutting mats, sewing, quilt, frog stitch, fabric preparation, fabric terms
LaRueSews - Quilting - BASIC TOOLS

Before I start to tell you about tools, I want you to know that I have been working on quilt projects that have been stacking up on me for years. The one I have done the most on is a quilt that goes back at least ten years. It is a scrap quilt that was a Guild project. It left me with ten blocks that...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 09-09-2008
Filed under: Filed under: quilts, rotary cutter, threads, frog stitch, tools, thimbles, scissors
LaRuesews- Rotary cutter, freezer paper and quilt shops

Well Quilters and ME’s, it’s time again for me to give you a few words of wisdom on the subject of quilting. Thanks to everyone who read and commented on my last blog. That gave me ideas of things to talk to you about this time. Pat asked me in one of her comments to talk more about freezer...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 08-29-2008
Filed under: Filed under: rotary cutter, quality fabric, cutwork, water soluble pens, sewing, quilt, freezer paper
Learning The Basics, Before Delving In With Both Feet!

Now that we are formally introduced, I am going to be talking about some pretty basic things this time. At least for those of you that have been around for a while,with not only ME, but sewing in general. The following is a list of sewing terms that may help clarify more easily for you both in ME and...

Posted to Stitchin' Shortcuts by jalcumbrack on 08-15-2008
Filed under: Filed under: K.I.S.S., tricks, sewing machines, hints, machine embroidery, sewing, CFMEG, tools, Stitchin' Shortcuts, tips, projects, Suzy's Tips of the week, shortcuts, central florida, basting, can wrap, pillow cases, cell phone, vintage, stabilizer, cutting mat, rotary cutter, lip edge ruler, test sew
LaRueSews - Things to Consider Before You Begin Quilting

Right from the beginning, I need to let all of you know that I am not a quilt/quilting expert. This blog developed because I spoke with the folks at AnnTheGran about something else and out came the idea of my writing a blog. I ask you all to take or leave what I have to say about quilting and then find...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts by LaRueJ on 08-07-2008
Filed under: Filed under: LaRueSews, rotary cutter, quilting tools, cutting mats, starting to quilt
Ruffled Crib Quilt from Down Under

Every grandmother counts it a blessing when another child comes into her life. Each set of tiny hands and feet hold a special place in her heart forever. When the newest addition made his appearance to the Jenkins family it was just what Leanne needed to inspire her to expand her embroidery talents....

Posted to AnnTheBlogger by AnnTheGran on 03-28-2008
Filed under: Filed under: baby quilt, children, embroidery designs, babies, nursery, rotary cutter, quilt, blanket, ruffled crib quilt
Embroidered Sheepdog Wallhanging Using Photos

Like many of us, Barbara Schleter has more than one passion. Here she has combined her long time love of Shetland Sheepdogs with her more recent passion for embroidery. Barbara has done a great job of sharing her thoughts on creating personalized gifts for those who are special to her. Heartfelt expressions...

Posted to AnnTheBlogger by AnnTheGran on 03-08-2008
Filed under: Filed under: embroidery designs, gift idea, alphabet xpress, rotary cutter, binding, wall hanging, sheepdog, bobbins, colorfast fabric
Brighten Someone's Spirit with a Verse Lap Quilt

Quilts, whether large or small, can brighten the spirit and bring a bit of joy to those who need it in almost any situation. Made with love and detailed with words of comfort, Susan Osborn shows us how a simple but heartfelt project can help make the days a little better for others. Surely a gift such...

Posted to AnnTheBlogger by atgadmin on 02-29-2008
Filed under: Filed under: embroidery designs, gift idea, embroidery thread, charity project, stabilizer, rotary cutter, lap quilt
Embroidered Hot Cup Wraps

I know you are all waiting patiently (or if you’re like me maybe not so patiently) for more on the great time with at the AnnTheGran Community Circle 2008 in Orlando. We’re ironing out the final details so please just hold on a few more days. Some of you have been asking about the hotel; I can't...

Posted to AnnTheBlogger by atgadmin on 02-09-2008
Filed under: Filed under: community circle, gift idea, embroidery thread, scissors, cup wraps, alphabet xpress, stabilizer, rotary cutter, alphabets, designs magazine

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