Comments on: An Experiment with Machine Trapunto

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:03:19 +0000

Absolutely Sara! I will also add that Diane’s books are the DEFINITIVE books on machine quilting. If you want to learn to do it right and do it well, Diane’s books are the ones to buy without exception.

I spent a lot of money on classes to learn machine quilting from a lot of “national” famed instructors and also bought all the books on the market (of which I have since sold on eBay). I remained in first gear until I purchased Diane’s books and took a workshop at the Quilt Museum with her.

The best money I ever spent! I felt as though I had been handed the keys to the kingdom of successful quilting.

By: S Simon

S Simon — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:42:27 +0000

May I mention that Diane’s second book also shows how to do this and she credits Hari with the method.

By: Sara Simon

Sara Simon — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:19:52 +0000

I am intereted in this pattern, if it is possible. Thanks for considering it.

By: Boop

Boop — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:45:29 +0000

Thanks for the lesson ! I will try it out in my next quilt !
BTW Your tea pot is wonderful !! I love the fabric as well as the detail !

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:39:42 +0000

Thanks Sara, no this particular pattern isn’t in the book, but the sugar cookie is part of the book pattern. I made this block pattern special for the “Tea with Me” workshop coming up. If there is interest, I could have it available as a block pattern. I usually design very specific patterns for each workshop that will cover specific techniques and problem solving issues with a project.

I am working around the hand to quilt and do the handwork, it isn’t my best work, but it isn’t hopeless either. AS long as the project isn’t heavy, I do OK.