Category Archives: Crafts

Farmer’s Wife Quilt

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Above is a block from “The Farmer’s Wife” quilt, from the book of the same name. The book contains designs for 111 six-inch blocks, which finish off into a full/queen-size quilt. This definitely falls into the “millions of tiny pieces” … Continue reading →

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Freehand Feathers

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Block number three. This free-motion machine quilting design was done without marking or guides. I did, however, prepare for it by drawing feathers on about twenty pages of a composition book while waiting for videos to upload. This is why … Continue reading →

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I see London, I see France: My Journey to Panty Perfection

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

I see London.  I see France.  I can see Russia from my house.  I’m sorry.  I couldn’t resist the cliché with the political twist…. While Lisa was here on a working vacation in July she, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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Structured Meandering

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This free-motion quilting pattern is structured on a 2×2″ grid, which is marked my painter’s tape guides during the quilting process. I practiced it with pencil and paper before-hand, a good thing to keep busy while watching television.

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Let the quilting begin!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I love machine quilting. I love it so much that inspired me to purchase my Bernina 440QE. I don’t regret it at all. When I am quilting a project, I like to consume one bobbin of thread a day. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Let’s get basted tonight!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I finished this Twin-sized quilt top this week, and I finished thread basting it moments ago. I know that most Quilters prefer basting with safety pins, but I am not entirely convinced that pin basting is easier or faster than … Continue reading →

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Crazy 4 U

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Yes, the date is accurate, from what I can tell. You are looking at one of the thirty-six 12×12″ squares that make up the crazy quilt that I just bought today. It isn’t even the best square. It’s made mostly … Continue reading →

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Show this weekend!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I will be in a show this Saturday from 5-9pm at North Main Studios in Rockford, IL, showing work inspired by music. There will be art by yours truly, among several talented artists, and there will be live music (not … Continue reading →

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Blue Convertible Dress Converted to Green

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

Let’s begin the post with a little disclaimer.  The dress looks great on the dress form, but I think it’s important to see clothing on a real, live, squishy, active human.  I’m not the most photogenic person, especially when I’m … Continue reading →

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Tea Cozy

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Sometimes making art is about as exciting as watching paint dry. This is usually when I am literally watching paint dry. During times like these, it is good to know that I possess the materials and skills necessary to create … Continue reading →

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