Libs Elliott Comes to Rock Paper Scissors!!!

"Quilting + Generative Design. Wrap Yourself in Code"

 

 

Who doesn't love that byline???  I mean seriously.

 

I have been stalking (I mean following) Libs Elliott on Instagram for some time and am in complete and utter awe of her work.  Creative, edgy, fascinating, clean, adventurous.  There is simply no one else like her in the quilting world.  Her quilts combine the best of her perfect quilting and innate color sensibility with the power of technology.  And I am not talking EQ7 here folks!!

 

We are all over the top excited that Libs will be joining us for both a workshop and one of our intimate dinners.  Please join us for one or both. We still have some slots left.  Both events have limited attendees so don't wait to sign up!   I guarantee that this will be one of the most interesting events of your year!

 

To find out more about Libs herself, click here.

 

 

September 18th:  An Intimate Dinner with Libs Elliott

 

Want to learn what makes Libs tick?  How she works?  Where she gets her ideas?  What brought her to this place?  Well, join us for one of our "intimate dinners".  With limited attendance of only 12 guests, you will share a lovely 3-course meal, wine, and conversation with Libs herself.  There is simply nothing like breaking bread with someone. 

 

 

Location:  Prime 151, Montclair

Time:  7:00pm

Price:  $55.00, includes everything

Max # of guests:  12

 

 

 

September 19th:  The Weight of Love Workshop

 

Learn to make The Weight of Love quilt, as seen above. This unique pattern is made up of hex, half-hex and equilateral triangle pieces and was designed randomly using her signature Processing code. Work with Libs to customize your own version, making quick work of cutting by using a special ruler and stitching the patchwork using the Y-seam piecing method.

Students will get a good start on this project and leave the class with all the knowledge necessary to complete their quilt top.

 

This pattern will only be available through workshops taught by Libs!

 

This workshop assumes you have basic piecing knowledge and some experience.

 

Please plan on bringing your sewing machine and a basic sewing kit.  If you would like to rent one of our machines, please let us know at registration.

 

Price:  $135.00 plus supplies

Time:  10am-5pm

Max # of students:  20

 

Package Deal!!

 

If you are interested in attending both, we are offering a package deal of $175 for both.

 

To register, please call the store at 973-337-6759.  Payment is expected at time of registration to secure your spot.  Don't wait!!!

Flirting the Day Away

Welcome Back!!!

Life got in the way, business grew, babies were born.  The list is endless but suffice it to say we are back to the blog!  We have lots of fun little projects and ideas that we want to share with more than just our brick and mortar customers.  So, resurrect the blog we say!

And what better way to start again than a day spent with Flirt - the lovely collection from Dear Stella Fabrics!

I love this collection!  It is so pretty and sweet and feminine.  Perfect for little girls (and big girls too!) without being childish.

I decided to make a lovely stroller blanket for a friend's new baby girl (actually two months old now but that is how I roll).  These stroller blankets started as a little seed of an idea from my friend Stephanie.  I made some for some babies in my life.  Then I made one for a sample in the store.  Then I made more for some more new babies.  See how life happens?  Moms love them because they are the perfect size to throw over baby and toddler alike in the stroller and they tie on to the stroller.  Look, Mom, no constantly picking up the blanket!  Backed with faux sherpa (or organic fleece), they are warm without being too hot.   Perfect gift idea.  I guarantee these will be the only stroller blanket at the baby shower!

When I saw Flirt, I knew it would be the perfect gift for little Copper and her Mom.  Elegant but feminine.  I used seven fat quarters from this collection, as well as an eighth for the binding.

Follow along to see how easy breezy this blanket is!  At the bottom of this post, you can download full PDF directions to have on hand.

I started by fussy cutting some beautiful elements from a focus fabric.  I really wanted all the lovely florals from this print to stand out.  I also fussy cut two other fabrics.

I then cut my squares from the last four fabrics and pieced them into a simple design.

After basting it to the faux sherpa (no batting needed!!!), I hand tied each intersecting corner with size 5 perle, my go-to for hand tying quilts.   Tie right through both layers.  You will see that the dense pile of the Sherpa hides the back of the ties.  Nifty and neat!

After all the corners are tied - but BEFORE I remove my basting pins - I quickly hand baste the edges of the entire quilt.  This step only takes ten minutes but don't skip it!  The sherpa is a knit and has lots of stretch.  The hand basting will hold it all in place when you bind your blanket and you will be much happier with the end result.  I promise.

After binding the quilt, I use the leftovers to create two ties.  You can also use a wider loop with buttons if you prefer.  I sew them on six inches down from the top so that a natural fold occurs, showing off that soft and fuzzy inside.

Look at that!!  Sweet, soft and all made in a morning!  Does it get any better - or Flirtier - than that ?

Hope you have some time to make one of these for that little one in your life!

We will have kits available on our Etsy shop soon.

Download the directions here.  If you are assembling a top using seven different fabrics, as I did here, download this diagram.  If you choose to use five different fabrics, use this diagram.

Until next time (and we promise it will not be another two years) ...

Ciao,

Beth