Laurel learned to sew before first grade. Her mother taught her to thread a needle and knot the thread to make clothes for her dolls. As the years progressed she learned to sew using a pattern. She took tailoring in high school and worked for the home-ec teacher. Quilting as a hobby didn’t arrive until her […]
Blackberries picked on a warm July day and served over ice cream. Fat boysenberries tucked into pie crust and baked until the whole house smells delicious. Welcome This is the online site for the Blackbirds and Berries pattern by Laurel Anderson. Click the PATTERN button on the right to purchase your own paper pattern. Post
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I love designing quilts. It is an exercise in simple problem solving with beautiful results. Problem: I need a Valentine’s day quilt. Solution: Hearts? No…hearts are so expected in February. Besides, I used a heart theme when I made Wild Roses, First Blush, and I Love Tea. Flowers? Sure…I love flowers. There is something wonderful
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I attended an Anime convention with my teenage daughter. Most of the attendees came in costume and waited in long lines to get autographs from voice-over artists. The show floor was filled with artists’ booths advertising “fan art”. The pricing was aimed at the teenage budget and the theme was either action-packed or princess pretty.
Louisa designed a close-up of an anime face for me to use as a quilt design. Louisa knows how to sew but doesn’t yet have quilting experience. I needed a modern and a traditional design to teach applique’ in a video. The method used was turned edge with Terial Magic. View the video: The same
New design ideas for quilting
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