Wow! I can hardly believe how many people are joining in and leaving comments. If you are new to my blog I hope you feel welcome and will stay a while. And my faithful readers… you know it’s always good to see you again! Never a dull moment.
So, it’s my friend Svetlana of SOTAK Handmade writing about my DVD today. I stole this picture from her website because I love it so much.
Svetlana never gives up on a challenge. She is a founder member of the Naperville Modern Quilters Guild although it is difficult for her to attend meetings any more. With three teenagers and an expanding stitching business to take care of she is one busy lady. You can find her growing range of patterns on her website, all carefully written and tested. Sometimes she will sell one of her creations… imagine that, finished and everything! She has also been published in the UK’s number one quilting magazine, Love of Patchwork and Quilting. It’s such fun when I pick up a magazine and see a friend featured!
I write these posts before I’ve seen what has been said about the DVD. I hope Svetlana enjoyed it…
Today I’m sharing the whole of the placemat that has the stipple design on it.
I’ve shown the figure of eight stitching as my featured image. It makes a lovely allover pattern as an alternative to the regular meander. Quilt in rows coming down your quilt towards you. It takes practice to get both sides of the eight even but you know you can do it. Remember to doodle first and get the rhythm going.
Here’s the list of bloggers again. If you’ve only just joined us check and see what you missed!
Comments do win prizes… I’ll be drawing at least three names from all the comments left on my blog between the 7th and the 16th on Sunday 17th to win a DVD. The grand prize winner will also receive a brand new Hexie Love ruler AND a Stella task lamp from Stella lighting. Definitely worth trying for? and I do love your comments!
You can comment once on each of my blog posts. I’m showing different stitches and tips and tricks each day so it might be worth looking back at some of the earlier ones.
And if you’re not lucky, or you just know you can’t wait? The DVD or digital download is available at the Interweave store by clicking on the widget at the right hand side of the page.
See you tomorrow!
Just seen your blog on Bonnie Hunter’s site. Love you hour glass stippling. Would love to win your DVD.
Love your designs
Would love, love, love to win your DVD!!!!!!
Would love to win your DVDs.
I never thought of using a ribbon as a fill in – very interesting.
Would love to finish quilts with these designs.
Thank you for the opportunity to win this DVD. It looks amazing.
Just started free motion quilting and would love anything to help develop my skills.
Love the sharing of ideas. Definitely pushes my horizons.
This is such a good way to promote your work and introduce us to other quilters we may have not known. Congratulations again on your new project.
Looks like a great DVD,, and I always feel excited about having a look at anything Bonnie Hunter recommends! 🙂
Wow, the more I see about what’s on this DVD, the more excited I am about the chance to win a copy. Thanks so much.
I’m a newbie to the quilting world and I love your blogs. I would love to win the DVD to help me with my babysteps. Thank you!
I love that I have found your blog and your entries are popping up in my inbox! I’m also exploring the blogs of your guest posters!
All the nice comments you are getting. Thanks for the chance to win the DVD.
Learning to free motion quilt. It does take practice. I like the two line idea.
Double loopy meander!! Great way to add interest to an old stand by.
I love how you combine the different stitches. It looks so seamless.
You are so talented! Thanks so much for sharing with us your wonderful knowledge of quilting.
Love your stitching! Thanks for sharing your ideas and offering the give away. Happy Sunday!
Such a nice opportunity to learn more about machine quilting techniques. Thanks to Bonnie Hunter for the recommendation!
Bonnie said I should take a look at your blog. It’s very informative and being new to quilting it really helps. I’ve only practised up to now but I want to try quilting on a real project. I’m sure your DVD would help give me more confidence to step put of my comfort zone. Thanks for the chance to win it 🙂
This has been great to read about your new DVD and love your descriptions of the stitches. Your blog is now on my list of favorites to follow along on your great work going forward. Thanks, Catherine!
I love your work. Reading the above post made me realize some of the designs I have trouble with could be done from a different angle and be successful.
On my list to practice…. Figure eight rows!
I would love to win. Amazing texture. I am not experienced at free motion quilting but I find it mesmerizing.
I have watched you several times on quilting arts shows and I always learn something new. Thanks for a chance to be entered in this drawing.
Thanks Annette parsons
Fabulous quilting! Bonnie Hunter sent me!
Thank you for the chance to win your DVD!
Ooo pick me, pick me. I am just starting in the world of free motion quilting.
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Just received your blog update and look forward to more. Thank you for the opportunity to receive your new DVD. I would love to have it and learn from another great teacher about machine quilting.
Love the loopy figure 8 quilting. I can see how versatile it can be! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the ribbon quilting shown ever since I saw it on a full size quilt in a magazine. Never been brave enough to try it though. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thank you for a chance to win the DVD and other prized!! (I could use them all!!) I came here from Bonnie Hunter’s site, and will make yours one I check every day, too! Joanne in N. Charleston, SC
This is exactly what I need. I am a newbie and having done last years Bonnie Hunter MQ and this years in process I am ready to grow beyond the stippling that I feel I have mastered.
I am so excited to see this DVD! I just got a new machine with all the bells and whistles and would truly love to learn how to quilt with her…I know she’s up to the challenge, but I’m not so sure about myself!!!!
Came over from Quiltville. Would love to win because attempts at free motion thus far have been abysmal.
I like the idea of placemats, and may whip up some to use as practice/warm-up pieces.
Any help on fmq is a plus for me. I’m still trying to get the hang of it, I would love to win anything to help me out! Thank you!
Your quilting adds great surface texture and interest to the placement. I want to learn how too. Thanks for the opportunity.
Very nice
This would be motivating to practice on my free motion.
I love the ribbon stitching. It looks softer and a little romantic. I would love to try that on a baby girl quilt.
Just learned about you on Bonnie Hunter’s blog. Your quilting is beautiful!
This is fabulous bit’s great to see smaller scale quilting. Easy to complete projects builds up confidence to tackle bigger ones.
Figure of 8 – even on both sides!! Oh my, a dream… Thank you for the chance to succeed.
So thrilled to have discovered your blog, thanks to Bonnie Hunter. I see some of my other favorites in your guest list also. I am going to love your DVD.
Oh my! I would love the DVD, and lamp (just added THAT to my must have list) and the hexie ruler lol! Hexies are on my list of future attempts. 😉 I am pretty new to quilting but have finished two so far. I’m interested in learning MUCH more about machine quilting to add texture and interest. This is right up my alley!
Christy
So glad to find your blog, such a great DVD! I’m coming from Bonnie’s blog, Quiltville
I am enjoying your blog and it would be wonderful to win the DVD
Jo N.
Been quilting for many years and now the digital world has made it possible to connect with and learn so much more. Finding things and people to learn new things from every day.
Bonnie Hunter sent me over. Love all your quilting motifs. Off to practice the figure 8s!
Wow! Would be blessed to win!!
Your new DVD looks fantastic.
The more I see of what you do with your FMQ the more I want your DVD. I may have to buy It, if I am not one of the lucky winners.
Two lines are better than one — best machine quilting tip ever! Thank you for sharing it.
Hope I can learn to quilt like this. Did not know difference between stipple and meander. Thanks for this chance.
Thanks for this opportunity. I’m learning a lot just reading each day’s post!
I never thought about the fact that lines of quilting can hide a multitude of sins–now that’s a keeper idea for me 🙂 I love all of Svetlana’s work, too!
As I told Svetlana, I didn’t realize there was a difference between meadering and stippling…I’m already learning someting new ‘from your DVD’ and I’ve not even watched it. 🙂 I’ve put your DVD on my wishlist of “To Do/Watch”.
I have enjoyed seeing what every one has to say about your new DVD on machine quilting. I do ok with a walking foot but need all the help I can get on free motion. This is just what I need.
I read about this on Bonnie Hunter’s blog so came on over. I would love to win this prize as I am just beginning to think about doing free motion quilting on my DM.
I really can use this! Thanks for the chance.
I’m getting a lot of stitching ideas from your posts- thanks!
What a lovely giveaway, thank you for the chance to win.
I need this dvd. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Double loopy meander looks great! Would love to learn how to do it. This DVD sounds really great.
came over from Bonnie Hunter’s blog. Thanks for the chance to win. All of your work looks amazing!!
Would love a dvd to help teach a few friends that they can quilt their own quilts. Thank you
I saw your blog on Bonnie Hunters blog spot. I am new to machine quilting as I always hand quilted but hands have failed me and I can no longer do it by hand. Thank you for a chance to win your DVD..Cheri [email protected]
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! My free motion quilting skills definitely need help. The double loopy meander looks great and the explanation makes sense. Glad to have discovered your blog.
This would be a good resource for any quilter. Would lo very to win!
I am really enjoying machine quilting and could use a DVD like this one. Hope I win.
Heard about you on Bonnie Hunter’s site. The DVD looks great. Beth
I was over on Faiths blog site and saw that you came out with a new DVDs,I am so excited about your new DVD . I have taken one free motion quilting class, and it helped but I am still very intimated by it . So I have afew quilt top waiting to be quiltedand weather I win your DVD or not I’m going to get it. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I win. Thanks Cindi
You have a lot of creative ways for getting things quilted.. Thanks for sharing!
Enjoying reading your blog.
Saw your dvd info on Bonnie hunter’s blog. Looks great! I would love to win the dvd. Thanks for the chance.
I have been quilting on the longarm at my lqs but would love to quilt smaller projects at home
you are enticing me to try fmq on my janome
thanks
I have been following you for over a year and just love work. Would love to win this DVD. Hope to,see you at Road. Thank you for sharing your ideas to help make us better quilters.
Love your designs…thank you and Bonnie Hunter for the opportunity to learn and win!
I’m visiting from Sotak Handmade. I like this idea of echoing the first line of quilting – it definitely makes it look more substantial and impressive. Lovely job! Congrats on your DVD.
The more I read and learn about your DVD, the more I think I am going to have to get it.
our dear Bonnie Hunter suggested we visit you. Love!
I was surprised and delighted to learn in reading Svetlana’s blog post that you have another DVD out too. Adding you to my Feedly list. Obviously, I should be following you to keep learning what’s up in quilting.
Love to win and learn from you!
I’m putting my name in the hat (again). I really want to win this DVD 😉
Would love to give machine quilting a go but need some encouragement. Winning your book would be a big help.
Love the placemat above with all the stippling and figure 8s. I know that this DVD is for me!! Thank you for the opportunity to win one!!
Genious. Would love to try.
Just learned a little about you yesterday at our guild meeting. You are coming to Grand Forks, ND next October to teach, so I came to see your work, very impressed so far. I’d also love to win your DVD, I do all my own FMQ, and am always ready to learn more. cdahlgren at live dot com
Came over from Quiltville. Oh, I hope you draw my name but if not I really need this DVD.
My mom and I want to make a grandmothers flower garden. To be able to win the hexi would be wonderful!!!
So glad to find out about this blog hop! This is a topic I put on my “To Do” list in 2015. How fascinating. A Must Have video! And the Stella Light? My 63 year old young eyes could use the break! Lodi
Counting down the 8 days! Would love to win!
Just found your blog thru Svetlana site……love it! Anxious and excited to learn more!
Enjoying each post.
The placemats are super cute as well as nicely quilted. Thanks for the chance to win!
Looking forward to seeing the DVD
I’m new to you blog. I love your work. I’m in 2 quilt guilds and enjoy FMQ on all of my quilts.
DVD sounds wonderful. I need to get brave and finish my quilts on my dsm.
Great idea to make placemats to learn and practice fmq. Your designs are so good. Can’t wait to get started with the DVD that I hope to win. Thanks!!
I am not very good at fmq but I keep trying. I love the idea of doing placemats to practice.
Thanks for sharing so many ideas! Looks like a great DVD!
I thinking “practice” is key! This looks like a great way to start.
Loving what I’ve seen so far.
Looks like a great video to take me past my fear of machine quilting.
Really pretty designs!
I’ve just been back into quilting about a year and have several quilt tops done and several more in various stages. I look forward to trying my hand at quilting them. This is fascinating info.
I would love to be able to do those designs but I really think I would love to know how to do those kinds of designs on a regular domestic but a large quilt. I can’t seem to get the knack of it.
Just found this blog. Your DVD looks fantastic!
Great patterns!! My FMQ skils and “brain” definitely need help!
I’ve only recently started free motion quilting and i love it but would love to learn more than just basic meandering! Hope to win your DVD 🙂
I’m new to your blog; B. Hunter mentioned you. I am increasing my free motion quilting skills, so you are perfect!
I found you through Svetlana’s blog (which I have been reading a lot lately)! I am a new follower and was wishing she would post info on machine quilting. Lo and behold there was the post today! I look forward to making my first machine quilt and would love to win!
it is so exciting to see the DVD coming to reality. Congrats and thank you
Love the modern quilting idea So!
Bonnie sent me over. My goal this year is to improve my quilting. Your DVD would certainly be inspiring. Thank you for the chance to win.
I like your double meander. I’ve made double loops before, but not the whole meander. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Hello, I am thrilled that you have this fun and informative DVD out – gives us newbie machine quilters something to strive towards. Thanks!
I’m very excited about your new DVD and would love to be chosen to win it. I’ve started FMQIng and definitely need some guidance. Good luck with your blogging. I found you thru Bonnie Hunter’s blog.
I would to improve my FMQ skills! Currently I’m still at the breaking needles and thread stage 🙂
After sewing on an old family heirloom for most of my life (Singer Featherweight) I stepped up 1 year ago and bought a machine so I could quilt my own quilts! I would LOVE to win your DVD! Thank you for the opportunity.
I really like your ribbon design.
I want to learn how to do this! Bonnie Hunter sent me.
I really like all of the designs and tips you’ve shown us so far. I would love to have your DVD in my library.
I would love to win your DVD! Then I’d buy the first one!
This DVD sounds great! I haven’t really ventured much in to free motion quilting but it sounds like this would be a great help! Thanks for the chance to win!
Bonnie suggested I come knock on your door! I’d love to win ! Jill
I just traveled over from Sotakhomemade blogspot and I am so excited to see such beautful machine quilting. Hoping I will be one of the lucky winners of your DVD!
Would love to be the one chosen to receive your DVD. Thanks for making the offer available to us
Just found out about your DVD from Bonnie Hunter’s blog. It sounds awesome! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Referred by Bonnie – would love to win. Thank you!
Popping in from s.o.t.a.k. and her handmade goodness. Love your quilting designs – I agree, two lines are always better than one!! Now to figure out the difference between meander and stipple!
Would love to have your DVD!
Bonnie sent me:) Love the tips you share.
Hoping for copy! I so want to learn your meandering techniques.
The more I read about your new DVD the more excited I am to view it. And it has been wonderful reading new to me bloggers posts.
Great designs, your DVD looks amazing!
Love the chance to win your DVD. Thanks!!
I am new to your blog and am always interested in free motion quilting designs! I love what I have seen so far! Great job!!
Another great post! Love your designs.
Hi, I’m Mel from Suffolk in the UK…. I have been quilting for 6 months now but need help with freemotion quilting & would love to win a dvd or download 🙂
I need to start doodling and I am so excited to see your designs as it gives me hope that I might learn to FMQ.
Saw your free motion quilting designs on Bonnie Hunter’s blog. Love them.
So glad I found your machine quilting post and surprised it includes a giveaway. Learning to machine quilt looks manageable with a much smaller project! Yours is beautiful
Love the designs. I struggle greatly with the ribbon stitch.
Thanks for another chance to win! Would love to have your DVD!
Awesome work!
I love the idea of using something small like a place mat to practice quilting!
i love your quilting style, thanks for the giveaway.
The DVD looks like it would be a great help for learning more machine quilting.
Thanks for the opportunity to win the prizes.
Thanks for the chance to win your DVD. I would love to own it.
I’m new to quilting and would love to have these valuable tools! Thx so much for offering a giveaway. 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win your DVD. I may end up with a lot of placemats by the end of this year.
your quilting is stunning! Many many designs in your work that I would never have thought of trying! Would very much love to get your DVD and learn some of your techniques and designs!
I would love to win this DVD! I’m just learning machine quilting.
I like how the ribbon quilting looks like ribbons with its depth.
Having fun popping thru all the stops in this hop to learn more about your DVD workshop. Really looks like a great workshop. Of course I love QuiltingArts and Aurifil so it has to be great, plus you look like an amazing teacher.
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Thank You for THE oppertunity to win this fantastic DVD, I cross my fingers, pleasure let me win…..;-)
Not a modern quilter myself but I think we can always learn something new from each other…like the doodling tip to get more even designs. Thanks for the chance to win
Great tips! Thanks for the opportunity to win a give away!
I love your chrysanthemum stitch! Beautiful quilting! Thanks for your tips!
Thanks for the great ideas, looking forward to owning your DVD.
do you stack your placemats on top of each other at the table? would be fun to see how high the pile would be!
Bev, I’m afraid my placemats are too valuable to me to ever actually use! But it’s a big pile when I stack them up 🙂
Nice n safe idea to try on a placemat… Would love to win the DVD 🙂
Love your Placemats…the quilting is Gorgeous!!!Thank you for the chance to win this DVD & all! 🙂
Wow, there are a lot more options for FMQ than just stippling! Thanks for the inspiration!
I would love to win your DVD!
The figure of eight stitching is outstanding!
I like the mix of motifs you put together, thank you for the ideas.
I am enjoying all the sites and would love a DVD
Oh my, I love that double ribbon on the purple strip. It’s a very forgiving pattern. Can’t wait to try that one!
Thank you for the tips and for your imagination !
I’m looking forward to watching the DVD and finding inspiration to try more machine quilting. Thanks for the chance to win one!
I like the look of the figure eight — it seems like it might be a bit easier than the meander stitching — another method I need to try.
Winning your DVD would be a great gift to me!!!!
Bonnie Hunter sent us should be on a t shirt. Love your site.
Hi Bonnie sent me. Would love to win your DVD
The hour glass stippling is very nice.
Stippling is my nemesis! I’ve never understood how to do it without getting “cornered” or running into my previous stitching!
This looks great. Would love a chance to win. I struggle with machine quilting.
You have a wonderful lineup of quilters reviewing this DVD and all of them sharing their thought and congratulations for your DVD. Great blog hop!
This looks amazing!!! Thanks for the info and helpful tips!!