Tag Archives: batik fabrics

Antelope Canyon – New Quilt Pattern

Posted on July 31, 2016 by laurieshifrin

I’m so excited to share my newest design with you – Antelope Canyon. High up on my Bucket List is a visit to explore the twin slot canyons of Antelope Canyon in northern Arizona. Most of us have seen amazing … Continue reading →

Posted in Laurie's Quilt Designs | Tagged Antelope Canyon, bail pops, batik fabrics, batik quilts, batiks, Laurie Shifrin Designs, quilt patterns, quilting, Quilts by Laurie Shifrin, sewing with batiks | 11 Comments

Quilting Ideas for Nature’s Jewels

Posted on January 25, 2014 by laurieshifrin

By now, I know some of you have finished your quilt and are eagerly awaiting ideas for how to quilt your masteriece! I know this because a bunch of you have contacted me and I’m determined to get this on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Laurie's Quilt Designs, Nature's Jewels | Tagged batik fabrics, batiks, Block of the Month, Block of the Month quilt, BOM program, machine quilting designs, machine quilting patterns, Nature quilt, Nature's Jewels, quilt patterns, quilting, quilting designs, quilting patterns, Quilts by Laurie Shifrin, working with batiks | 2 Comments

Nature’s Jewels Leftovers Project – Strippy Runner and Placemats

Posted on November 5, 2013 by laurieshifrin

NATURE’S JEWELS BONUS PROJECT – What should you do with all of the leftovers from making Nature’s Jewels? As promised, I’m offering a bonus project that uses leftover strips and smaller pieces that you can make with any group of … Continue reading →

Posted in Laurie's Quilt Designs, My Favorite Things: Quilting Tools & Tips, Nature's Jewels | Tagged batik fabrics, batik quilts, Block of the Month, Block of the Month quilt, BOM Bonus Project, BOM program, Bonus Project, Nature's Jewels, Nature's Jewels Bonus Project, Quilt Pattern, quilt patterns, Quilts by Laurie Shifrin, sewing with batiks, Strippy Runner, Strippy Table Toppers, table toppers, tablerunner, Using Leftovers, Using Scraps | 4 Comments

Sewing and Pressing Stripsets

Posted on October 21, 2013 by laurieshifrin

Sewing and Pressing Stripsets What could be hard about pressing the seam between two strips!!! Nothing, but there are ways to make sure the strips stay straight after pressing. Have you ever ended up with stripsets that have a subtle … Continue reading →

Posted in Laurie's Quilt Designs, My Favorite Things: Quilting Tools & Tips, Nature's Jewels | Tagged batik fabrics, batik quilts, batiks, Block of the Month, Block of the Month quilt, BOM program, Nature's Jewels tip, Pressing Technique, pressing tips, quilting tips, Quilts by Laurie Shifrin, sewing stripsets, sewing with batiks | 1 Comment

Determining Right/Wrong Side of Batiks and Dyed Fabrics

Posted on May 26, 2013 by laurieshifrin

For those of you about to begin your Nature’s Jewels quilt and for those of you just curious – here is my tip about how to know which side of your batik or hand-dyed fabric to use as the face-up side. … Continue reading →

Posted in Laurie's Quilt Designs, Nature's Jewels | Tagged batik fabrics, batiks, dyed fabric, how batiks are made, Nature's Jewels, right and wrong side, sewing with batiks, working with batiks | 7 Comments

Ripples and Reflections

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Anne M. Moscicki

You are among the first to see my latest pattern which I consider a huge accomplishment. Not so much that I made one more quilt, designed one more pattern, but because of the short time I got it completed. It’s … Continue reading →