New Video on "How Should I Quilt This?"

It feels so good to finish a project that has been hanging around for awhile.  Here is a photo of the quilt that I just finished.  There is a free video (click HERE) on how I quilted this one.  I'm really happy with how this turned out, and I already have it on my bed!

  

Here are two small quilts that I completed recently.  This first one has been in my sewing room for a few years.  I just love finishing up old projects.  It makes me feel like I can order new ones! 

This little quilt (25" x 25") is actually a sample for a "mini-a-month" class that I am teaching at Wooden Bridge in December.  Check out the class list on the right side of this blog for a list of all of my upcoming classes!

 

Time is running out for you to sign up for this fun block-of-the-month class at Hoovers' Bernina.  The Kackling Kousins will be teaching this monthly class starting on Monday, September 16, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Call Hoovers at 570-966-3822 to register.  We can't wait to get started!

Tilda Bags

Here are photos of some of the projects I finished up this summer...

A tote, a notebook and a small zipper bag using the new "Tilda" fabrics.  I absolutely love them!

This quilt was finished quickly with the help of my daughter.  It has been sent off to her college friend who is undergoing cancer treatments.  Best wishes and many prayers were included with this quilt for Karen.  I hope she doesn't mind that Lucas tested it out first.

The Kackling Kousins (my cousin Kelly and I) will begin a new adventure in October.  Along with teaching at Hoover's Bernina in Mifflinburg and at Wooden Bridge in Kutztown, we have started to offer classes at Pocono Sew and Vac in Stroudsburg, Pa.  Check the list of classes we are offering in the right-hand column of this blog.  Or check out the Kackling Kousins' blog by clicking the image below.

Teacher Quilt

We have been busy this spring and summer with baseball, soccer, gymnastics, softball and flag football.  But I still found time to get some sewing done!

In May, my grandson asked me to make a quilt for his 5th grade teacher.  She has a 17-year-old daughter who was in a bad car accident and is looking at several months of recovery.  School was almost over, so we were on a short deadline for this one.  I decided to do a video on this quilt describing quilting choices.  Check out the videos listed on the right side of this blog.  The title is "How Do I Quilt This: Short Deadline," or click HERE.

Here are photos of Lucas, Rose and Jess working on the quilt.  It was definitely a family affair.

Here is another cathedral window tablemat for Memorial Day/4th of July (I can't seem to get enough of these).  If you are interested in making one, Kelly and I hope to teach this class again at Hoover's Bernina in December 2024.  Check back here for an updated class list or check in at the Kackling Kousins' blog site:

https://kacklingkousinsquilting.blogspot.com/

Now on to my next deadline!!!

Winter Update

Ryan finally got his quilt for Christmas!  He is adorable and such a sweet boy AND he loves his YaYa or MiMi or whatever he wants to call me, ha, ha.  This was a fun easy project.  I used flannel for the front and minky on the back.  It doesn't get any cozier than that!

Several long-time friends have decided to meet monthly at the Ben Franklin store to work on a piece of handwork.  This is our first project.  Everyone used different fabrics, this is just my interpretation.  These little hexies and hand embroidery took a good bit of time, but they all look great!  

Kelly and I (the Kackling Kousins) started teaching a new class at Hoover's Bernina, the Cathedral Window.  This design is typically done by hand, but the pattern we use is all done by machine.  It uses a charm pack and a little bit of yardage.  The first class was held in December, and we have another one scheduled for May 21.  This is a fun quick project to make for gifts.

Check out the class list on the right side of this blog for all of our future classes.

I am working on another installment of "How Should I Quilt This."  Watch for it to come out in the next couple of weeks.

Finished Projects!

Thought I'd send out an update on some of the projects I have actually finished!  

First up is a quilt for Quilts of Valor.  This is a great program for anyone who is interested in making quilts to recognize our veterans and thank them in a very comforting way.  My sister, Crystal, and I pieced this one and our sister, Jackie, quilted it.  It turned out great!

Next up is a new class being offered at Hoover's Bernina in Mifflinburg.  My cousin, Kelly, and I will be teaching this Cathedral Window class on December 4, 2023.  The entire project is done by machine, and we are hopeful that everyone will go home with a completed table runner.  This is a great way to give a homemade gift for the holidays.  And it is so addicting, you might want to make two!  Call Hoover's directly to sign up (570-966-3822).  The class is filling up pretty quickly. but we are planning to run it again in the spring.

Next up is this cute little baby quilt that I quilted for a good friend who just had her first grandchild in August.  Henry is a very special little boy and is much loved.  He posed perfectly for this photo...

And even better for this one!!!  The back of the quilt was a cute panel.  Good job Grandma!

I had a fun day at Wooden Bridge Dry Goods recently with some wonderful ladies who were excited about learning to quilt with rulers.  I hope they had as much fun as I did!

                       

And, last but not least, here is a little mini quilt that I did using a pattern in the book, "Hope's Journey" by Betsy Chutchian.  The book is just full of fun little projects and a beautiful sampler too!

New Free Video

 Oh, wow!  I have a lot of catching up to do.  I just realized I haven't posted anything since March!  I promise I haven't given up on quilting.  It continues to be my therapy!!!  Here is what I've been up to...

 I just downloaded another free instructional video:  "How Should I Quilt This, Snowball Quilt."  You can find it in the video list on the right of my blog or click HERE.

This is a photo of the quilt.

Here are photos of some of the friends I've met at my Wooden Bridge classes.  These are finished quilts from the El's Kitchen Sampler class that we just finished in May.

Sandy

Donna

Eileen

I hope your summer was filled with fun memories.  Here are some of ours...

Don't forget to check out my list of upcoming classes!

Class Announcements

 First of all, we still have spaces available in the two classes we are teaching at Hoover's Bernina in Mifflinburg next week.  We start our Underground Railroad block-of-the-month class on Monday, March 20, and it will meet six times to complete a sampler quilt.

On Tuesday, March 21, we will be offering a Machine Quilting with Rulers class, focusing on Amanada Murphy's "Every Circle Ruler" set.  Here is a photo of the class sample.

     

We always have a good time at Hoovers!

 It's not too late, call Hoovers to sign up (570-966-3822).

New Instructional Video and Inspiring Photos

 Hi friends, I just added a new "How do I quilt this" video to the Instructional Videos menu on the right.  You can also find this video by clicking HERE.  

I have also added some photos below from some of my classes.  I have met so many wonderful people during my travels through the quilting world.  This is a sample from the Valley Forge Quilt Guild:

Fun at Wooden Bridge

 Last week I had the privilege of teaching two Rulerwork Quilting classes at Wooden Bridge Dry Goods and Fabric Store.  Two fun groups of ladies.  I hope they learned something too!!!

Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild

 I had the privilege of speaking at the Valley Forge Homestead Quilters guild on July 19.  They are a wonderful group of talented ladies.  And to top it off, I just happened to visit on the evening of their ice cream social!

 After the business meeting and my presentation, I got to see their show-n-tell.  It was wonderful.  They are all preparing for their Quilt Show.  Anyone who is planning to attend is in for a big treat!  Here are the details:

Who:    Valley Forge Homestead Quilters

What:    Bi-annual Quilt Show

When:    October 21-22, 2022

Where:   Good Shephard Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA

For more details, check out their website:  www.valleyforgequilters.org    

         

Baby Nora and Donna

Just delivered this quilt to "Baby Nora" on her first birthday.  She is so sweet, and I hope that she will love this quilt as much as I loved making it for her.  It has minky on the back and of course it has a silky binding.  I pray for much love and happiness for this precious little girl.

This quilt was completed by one of my students, Donna.  We had to postpone the class because of Covid, so she decided to give it a try on her own.  She did a great job!!!  Thanks for sharing, Donna.

Oldie but Goodie

 I just finished this table runner.  I probably started it about six years ago!  My cousin, Kelly, finished hers, but mine got put aside for some deadline, and never made it back out to my top-ten list until recently.  I still love it, and it feels so good to finish up an "oldie but goodie."  Just in time to use it on my picnic table this summer!