Cali Quilter

06/10/2023

Getting busy with Quilt Buzz Bingo!

02/27/2023

Doing a self-portrait is a crazy experience.

08/09/2019

Family fun this weekend at The Gardens at Heather Farm. Bring the kiddos and a picnic dinner!

03/27/2015

http://www.caliquilter.com/2015/03/paper-piecing-using-freezer-paper-templates.html

03/15/2015

I am a guest next Monday, March 23rd on Pat Sloan's radio show, hosted by American Patchwork and Quilting, sponsored by Moda Fabrics!

03/14/2014

My postcard for the GBSPS, on it's way to Leicester, England.

10/03/2013

Need help choosing a color palette for your quilts?

One effective way to choose a color palette for your next quilt is to use a color photo that you particularly love. A photo from an interior design, cooking, or gardening magazine or a beautiful sunset in a vacation photo can serve as the inspiration for the color palette in your next project.

09/26/2013

I had so much fun yesterday! This is me, with Elizabeth from Davis. We have been sewing together in a couple of online quilting bees for almost four years. This week we finally met in person, when she delivered my package of quilt blocks from the group.

09/26/2013

Thinking of starting a virtual bee?

Virtual quilting bees have become very popular with quilters. The ability to connect with quilters all over the world via the Internet has made international virtual bees not only possible, but amazingly easy to organize. Virtual bees are typically a group of 12 people who make and swap quilt blocks...

09/21/2013

Hand applique is not only beautiful, it is also very portable. This is the perfect project for an on-the-go mom, or for keeping your hands busy while watching television in the evening. With practice, hand applique stitches can become almost invisible. Use these tips to achieve lovely hand applique.

09/06/2013

When is a fabric scrap too small to keep?

When is a fabric scrap too small to save for future use? Quality quilting fabric is expensive and most quilters are reluctant to throw away fabric scraps after finishing a project. A shopping bag overflowing with random scraps is not inspiring. Use these tips to organize your fabric scraps, giving t...

09/01/2013

Use men's neckties for a unique quilt!

Neckties can be used in the construction of quilt blocks, or sewn together into strips and cut into squares or rectangles and used in a quilt top. Ties are commonly made of silk or polyester blends, so some special handling is necessary in using them with cotton fabrics.