Back Yard Quilter

04/20/2022

If you are looking to get out of the house the end of this week, the Elmira Piecemakers are having their quilt show at Harris Hill at the National Soaring Museum on April 22, 23, 24, 2022
Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

NATIONAL SOARING MUSEUM
51 Soaring Hill Drive Harris Hill Elmira, NY. 14903

Admission is $5.00. There will be a Raffle Quilt, Basket Raffles, Demos and a Presentation by Cathleen Wiggs Designing Women Presentation

This is just one of the quilts that will be on display. Attend and have a great time!

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Just a small table mat from my finished projects. Enjoy.

03/16/2022

I have a customer who has the best eye for color schemes. She can put fabrics together that normally wouldn't go together and make something wonderful with them. She has pulled it off numerous times and comes up with the most interesting quilts. I always enjoy quilting her projects. I love the clean lines of this quilt.

02/19/2022

Just playing with some ideas for my next project using some different applique techniques. Here is a video link that shows you how to make these cute flowers using the Yo Yo technique. The single flower below is my sample. You may have seen these, but even if you don't sew, they would be cute to add to a special gift, or a barrette for children. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsYfPfDWtXg

02/17/2022

One of my passions is taking a vintage quilt top and breathing new life into it so that it can be used for years to come. Here is a Grandmother's flower garden quilt top I quilted for myself. Now to complete the binding and its all done. Enjoy!

02/17/2022

These bookshelf quilts are so cute and fun to quilt. Someone's new baby will enjoy this for years to come.

02/14/2022

Happy Valentine's Day my friends. Another UFO off the list. Enjoy!

02/03/2022

Snowy here in the northeast today. Great day to stay in and do a little quilting while enjoying a nice cup of homemade bean soup. Stay safe on the road.

02/03/2022

Here is another video that will help you with the seams on those pesky blocks with multiple fabrics. Very helpful for star blocks. Enjoy.

Sometimes bulky seams can't be avoided when piecing together quilt tops, but don't panic! Angela Walters from The Midnight Quilt Show has a few tips for how ...

02/03/2022

If you have ever had an issue with bulky seams, here is a video to help you get your seams to lay flat. Enjoy.

To achieve a smooth and even quilt top, it's important to consider how the seam allowances come together. Watch this video to learn a great way to evenly dis...