Quilting by Delia

03/05/2023

Last summer, I complained how heavy the containers of cucumbers, zucchini, beans or other veggies were. Santa overheard and gave me a fantastic wagon for Christmas. I got to use it today. Wagon full of tomatoe seedling. It will be greatly appreciated this coming summer. Thanks Santa!

02/07/2023

Heading back to NJ with quilts. Here is one of them. Small custom quilted wall hanging.

01/12/2023

01/12/2023

Today's topic is starch. I love starch and I use it all the time. Before I cut my fabric I starch a small area, depending how much I'm going to use.
I cut my pieces and finger press the seam open. Then I dry iron the seam and finally spray starch and press both sides. The piece is measured and trimmed.
I will follow this procedure after every piece. Yes, I'm a little compulsive, but I like the end results. I find my seams fit better and block lays flatter.
There are starches made for quilters, such as best press. I use so much it could get pricey. I mix my own. I buy a concentrated starch and mix it 50/50.
I love my wool mat, but it gets very stiff from all the starch. During the summer, I soak it in the bathtub to remove starch. I then place it outside to dry. Make sure it is throughly dry.
Do you use starch on your blocks?
Pictures are in sequential order.

01/09/2023

01/09/2023

Heading to NJ in February. I'll be at the Village Quilter on Saturday, February 11th, in the morning. If you gave me a quilt last time I was there, I'll have it with me. If you are dropping a quilt off please have the following info pinned on top and backing. No batting, I'm flying and space is limited.
Name
Phone
Address
Preference of pattern and thread color.
You can pick a pattern from Annebrightdesigns.com from E2E or B2B designs.
Hope to see many of you. Come on by for a visit even if you have no quilt. I miss you all and would love to see you.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you all have a wonderful day with loved ones.

11/15/2022

I love the feel of minky.
I love the look of minky.
I hate the mess of minky.

11/03/2022

These two quilts found their way back home to NJ. I used the pattern by Annebrightdesigns , Blooming Things, in a light green thread.