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- Satchels Finished by Cactus Needle Quilts on Nov 24, 2009
"Satchels" is now finished.Every basket or "satchel" is made from Kaffe Fasset fabrics.This quilt is a combination of many different patterns. The main inspiration came from a quilt I saw on Tonye Belinda Phillips web site. Unfortunately she doesn'...
- Working on Satchels Again. by Cactus Needle Quilts on Nov 21, 2009
I have been quite vocal on how much I love Kaffe Fassett fabrics. His colors and designs just call to me. So, about a year ago I started working on "Satchels" where every appliqued basket was made with Kaffe's.Anybody remember this?Or this?Or these?
- More Applique with Texture Magic by Cactus Needle Quilts on Nov 19, 2009
I know I wrote about needle turn applique with Texture Magic on my October 30th post.But today, I wanted to give a few more step-by-step ideas that I have learned as I've worked with this wonderful new product.I have only worked with large pieces whe...
- Appliqued Circles with Texture Magic/ Tutorial by Cactus Needle Quilts on Nov 18, 2009
Here is a little tutorial to show you how easy it is to applique circles with Texture Magic.I like to use Perfect Circles because I feel it helps me to have a nice crisp even edge around the outside of each circle.First, for my project I decided to u...
- You Know Who You Are by Cactus Needle Quilts on Nov 17, 2009
To the kind person who anonymously sent me a hand made thank you card in the mail: Your words touched my heart and brightened my day.You chose to not sign your name, but you know who you are. Thank you back.We never know when a kind word or a smile m...
- Design Wall Idea by Cactus Needle Quilts on Nov 17, 2009
My good friend Ricci has the most wonderful design walls in her studio at home. She and her husband Sam put them up when they built her sewing room several years ago.They are so well done, that as an employee of Superior Threads, Ricci was asked to b...
