Big Changes!

I have moved my quilting business!  I am still taking in sewing, however my longarm quilting machine will be taking a rest for little while longer.  My quilting studio is in the process of being revamped. Stay tuned!  I have been busy finishing up smaller projects and catching up on my knitting.

My beautiful niece got married this Fall and I am putting together a signature quilt for her...attendees of the wedding signed quilt blocks that I had pre-made and I will be assembling them into an awesome quilt for the newlyweds.  I used Kona Cotton Solids and I'm loving the brightness of this fabric.  Stay tuned for progress pictures as I assemble this quilt.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of these vibrant colours.

Happy Quilting! Nadia

Did you check it out??

...my blog post on the Quilty Pleasures blog?

My butterfly garden quilt turned out fantastic!  I love the bright butterflies set against the softer background fabrics.

I freehand quilted this quilt using Superior So Fine! thread in a matching colour.  

It sure was fun making this quilt.  I'm already working on my second assignment...I'll reveal some of those details in the coming days.

Happy Quilting!
Nadia

Binding...by Hand or Machine?

I love attaching binding by hand to my quilts.  I feel it finishes my quilts so nicely. I machine stitch the binding to the front of the quilt, almost matching the cut edge, flip the binding to the back and hand stitch it in place using a fine thread to hide the stitches.  I find the process very calming and a great opportunity to reflect upon the quilt I am making.  I enjoy my time hand stitching the binding to the back of my quilts.  (I know, I know...I must be crazy or something).

I'm not a complete hand stitching snob....I have tried machine stitching the binding to wall hangings and smaller throws, but I never really felt the connection to finishing my quilt.  I could never get the machine seam line to fall where it should.  I agree, it is a faster process finishing the binding by machine, but it never really has caught on with me.

This morning I was reading through some blogs (I love surfing through quilty related blogs and seeing what everyone is up to) and I came across the latest post on the Quiltmaker Magazine blog..."Quilty Pleasures".  I was reading the post from a fellow Scrap Squadder (2013), and a line caught my eye.  Christa (Hi Christa!), wrote that she "still is in love with Susie's Magic Binding Technique".   Well, I thought who is Susie and what is this technique she is writing about??  I clicked on the link and read the tutorial.  Wow.... as I was reading all I could think of was I could do this and I can see how accurate my stitching line may be.  So here you have it....this technique, found here, sounds rather interesting!  I will try this out on a smaller wall hanging to see if I really do like it.  Thanks Christa for sharing yet another lesson with us!


I'd love to hear your experiences...Have you tried using this technique to finish projects?  If so, how do you like it?  Any recommendations for someone who is about to try it?

Happy Sewing!
Nadia

Guess What??! Guess What??!

........drum roll.........

I've made the cut for Quiltmaker Magazine's 2014 Scrap Squad!!  I applied for this opportunity back in December, and was offered a spot just the other day...of course I enthusiastically accepted!!  Have a look here to see the 2013 Scrap Squad.  I am looking forward to this exciting new adventure, meeting my fellow SS cohort and blogging about my journey as it unfolds in the year to come.

What is a Scrap Squad you ask?? 

Short description:  FUN!

Long description:  it is a group of readers/quilters who love to make scrap quilts.  They get one pattern from each issue of Quiltmaker Magazine ahead of time and they make a scrappy version of the quilt and blog about it on 'Quilty Pleasures', the blog at Quiltmaker Magazine!  They blog about their journey.....what worked [or what didn't work] for them, their colour choices, their decisions, techniques used and whatever else comes up....and of course....taking and posting pictures of their work as it progresses through the quilt making process. 

 

Now...isn't this just the BESTEST way EVER to start a new year???  Leave me a comment and let me know if you'll be following me on the blog as I begin this new journey! 

Happy Sewing!
Nadia
Scrap Squad 2014

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I have some exciting news....

 

...but I'm not going to say anything yet! 

EEEEK!  I am so excited!!!

Stay tuned for details that will soon follow....

Happy Sewing,
Nadia

A New Year...A New Project...or Two!

Hello 2014! 



check out my website!

This is going to be the year of more quilting and sewing time!  I have a number of new projects I've been thinking about starting, ordered a few more kits and fabrics and have been thoroughly inspired with planning and designing a new series of quilt hangings that have been on the back burner for far too long. I'm pretty excited and focusing more energy into my adventures!  I have my website up and running again...check it out at www.nadiawilsondesigns.com and let me know what you think!  I would love to hear your comments and/or suggestions. 

Happy Sewing!
Nadia

Welcome....back....

I've been away, I've been busy, I've been missing my quilting.  So much going on!  I'm sure my poor sewing machines feel neglected.  This past summer I took a trip up to Jasper, AB, what a beautiful place that is.  On my way there I stopped off in Valemount, BC for lunch and found the cutest little quilt shop, Bear Paw Den Quilting (which happens to be for sale by the way).  They had numerous quilts on display, a great selection of fabrics and the most adorable quilt kits up for sale.  Of course, I bought a few.  I whipped up this "Welcome" wall hanging in a few hours, super clear instructions and most importantly, enough and then some of the fabrics it called for.  I love it when quilt kits go together this nicely!  A fun and easy project, and I especially love the bright colours!  Welcome back to my blog, welcome back to fabrics and threads, and welcome back to sewing!

Cheers, Nadia

 

Longarm Quilting

I love quilting with my Millie. Every time I use my APQS Millennium I fall in love all over again, what an awesome machine. I love quilting.

Fun Gifts!!

Aren't these cute? I made up a bunch as gifts recently. They're patterns by Patrick Lose found in Quilting Celebrations magazine, winter 2010 issue. They were so much fun to make, quick and easy!

My first entry!

Welcome to my first posting.  I am a longarm machine quilter and a sales rep for APQS longarm quilting systems http://www.apqs.com/.  Please contact me for current pricing on new and used machines.