Second, I’m SO excited to be visiting BERNINA’s headquarters in Chicago March 25th-26th to teach at their Quilt As Desired Retreat.  The incredibly knowledgeable Judy Hahner will be walking participants through the ins and outs of the BERNINA Quilting System and QuiltMotion Touch software and I’ll be working with people quilting on domestic machines!  (I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the 780!)  We’ll explore some simple backgrounds and learn how and where to place them to make complex looking designs.  And we’ll talk about how to create a great quilting plan for any quilt.  I can’t wait!  They will have stitch regulators for everyone to try!

And did I mention that BERNINA has decided to send participants home with a copy of the directions for the Sundance quilt!  If you are interested you can register here!  (I think that, on their site there are two different dates listed, Quilt as Desired is actually JUST available on the 25th-26th.)  I hope some of you can join me.

Happy sewing!
Amanda

“LoveBirds” is my second new pattern featuring my newest line of fabric for Blend Fabrics – “Topiary”.  I used Warm and Natural batting and Aurifil thread – 28 weight for the appliqué and 50 weight for the piecing and quilting.  It is 18-1/2″ x 26-1/2″ and would make a great anniversary or wedding gift!

The patterns will be back in a couple of weeks.  I hope you like them!

Happy sewing!
Amanda

I just sent my two most recent patterns out to the printer.  They both feature my newest line of fabric for Blend Fabrics – “Topiary”.  I used Warm and Natural batting and Aurifil thread – 28 weight for the appliqué and 50 weight for the piecing and quilting.  It is 30″ square and patterns will be back in a couple of weeks.

 I also sewed up on a cream background…

I hope you like “Forever”!

Happy sewing!
Amanda