Ingrid Whitcher

I am in love with this turtle. I love sea animals – especially sea horse and turtles. Maybe by the end of the summer, I will have the pattern ready for purchase.

I have had so much fun making a new stitch sampler. I made it for a class sample on free-motion fills and feathers. I love the look of the gray thread on the different colored fabrics. This is a great way to try out new stitches.

I will be teaching a Curved piecing class @ Derrell’s in Pensacola on Saturday, June 29th. Call 438-5444 to register.

This all day class will demonstrate curved piecing techniques. A pattern will be provided for the class. Choose from either ‘Whirlwind’ or ‘Bling’ for this class.

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Class will cover

• Curved piecing techniques
• Making a pattern
• Clipping seams
• Pressing
• Tips for “problem areas”

General Supply List

• Sewing Machine in good working order
• Neutral thread – grey or brown
• Basic sewing supplies – pins, pencil, scissors
• Black Sharpie marker I* ron and ironing surface
• Fabric requirements

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Fabric supplies needed for Whirlwind: (fat quarters)

This is the Yellow and Blue quilt pictured above.

• Yellow print
• Medium Orange
• Dark Orange
• Medium Blue – recommend 2 fat quarters or a 1/2 yard piece
• Dark Blue

Fabric supplies needed for Bling: (fat quarters)

• Pink print
• Yellow print
• Green print
• Multi-colored print
• Blue print

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The fabric supplies are for the blocks only. A copy of the pattern is at Derrell’s or you can email me at ingrid@ingridwhitcher.com.

I love the way this quilt turned out. I am still learning how to work through designs on the long-arm instead of starting and stopping or backtracking so much. It is a slow process – but with each quilt I am getting better at it.

Cena brought me 2 threads to use in this quilt. I was going to use green thread in the green fabrics as well, but I did not like it. The purple looks so cool anyways. I also really like the variegated thread in the border.

Another wonderful, colorful quilt on the long-arm. I am really enjoying doing quilting for others. I get to see (and touch) some really awesome quilts and add a little more love to them.

I took a picture of the quilt, to help me come up with some quilting ideas. I print it out and then use an overhead projector sheet to play around with some ideas.

There was a lot of thread ripping going on with this quilt. I have not quite figured out the “start at the top and work down” that is required on the long-arm, but I will get it. I am so used to starting in the middle and then work all around the middle. I have always loved learning and mastering a challenge – so bring it on. =)