Category Archives: Quilting and Sewing

Stitch Modern – East Bay Modern Quilt Guild’s First Quilt Show…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by joelignacio

The East Bay Modern Quilt Guild that I’m a member of is having its first quilt show called Stitch Modern. Come check out my quilt called “Habitat Arrows” which I just recently finished. You’ll also see other great handmade quilts … Continue reading →

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Mahliyah’s Rag Quilt…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by joelignacio

I made this quick rag quilt for my great-neice Mahliyah for Christmas… and I think she loves it :) Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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The Importance of Seam Allowance…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by joelignacio

So… I cut a bunch of squares and rectangles based on measurements I took… pieced and sewed them all together to make 4 long strips… then when I went to pin it to my quilt, I realized I didn’t add … Continue reading →

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Orange and Gray Quilt Block…

Posted on December 13, 2011 by joelignacio

One of the members of the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild was having a baby and our group decided to make a baby quilt for her. Everyone who participated was asked to make a 12″x12″ block (finished) with orange and gray … Continue reading →

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Dusty Sakura Quilt is Now in Tokyo…

Posted on December 5, 2011 by joelignacio

I just read that the quilt I donated to Quilts4Japan.org has just arrived in Tokyo :) Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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StellarQuilts…

Posted on December 3, 2011 by joelignacio

I was searching Vimeo for quilting videos and happen to stumble upon Jimmy McBride, a really talented quilter, in the Etsy.tv’s video “Handmade Portraits: StellarQuilts“. I followed a link to his Etsy shop, stellarquilts, and found some pretty amazing quilts. … Continue reading →

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Quilts4Japan’s Photo of My Quilt…

Posted on November 1, 2011 by joelignacio

I just saw Quilts4Japan post a photo (on Facebook) of the “Dusty Sakura” quilt that I made and donated to their organization. I feel so proud… Like my kid is going out to college. I hope it fines a good home. … Continue reading →

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First Time “Quilting”…

Posted on September 25, 2011 by joelignacio

I’m almost done with my very first quilt… but before I start quilting it, I wanted to practice on something else to get the hang of quilting or stippling (I’m not sure of the correct term)… So I made a … Continue reading →

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Quilt 03: Sakura Dusty Bone Quilt Concept

Posted on July 28, 2011 by joelignacio

I finally drew up a plan for a quilt I had been thinking about for a while now using the Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Dusty 5″ Charm Pack Fabric Squares that I got from the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild … Continue reading →

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Isn’t that too big for your bed?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by joelignacio

So, I showed my Mom a portion of the quilt top I’ve sewn together and she says, “Isn’t that too big for your bed?… because, if it is, it’ll fit perfectly on mine.“… hahahaha Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Alicia Merrett…

Posted on July 17, 2011 by joelignacio

I just happened to stumble upon the contemporary art quilter Alicia Merrett on YouTube and watched her tutorials about sewing curvy lines. I use to think that they were hard to sew (i.e. making the edges match)… but after watching her, … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Recommendations?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by joelignacio

After sewing on my cheap small Michley sewing machine (see above) for a while, I’m considering getting a simple, but less toy-like machine. My Michley LSS-505 a pretty decent sewing machine for the price ($35); it gets basic stuff done, … Continue reading →

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Habitat Arrows Quilt Vote + Fabric Shopping…

Posted on June 30, 2011 by joelignacio

I created a rough draft and two alternate versions for my next quilt. Which do you like best: A, B or C? Earlier today, I went to our local fabric shop to try to find fabrics to match the Habitat … Continue reading →

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Habitat Fabric…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by joelignacio

This evening, I went to the monthly East Bay Modern Quilt Guild meeting. As I stepped into the shop (early), a couple of the members where cutting up some fabrics into fat quarters, so I helped out. At first, I … Continue reading →

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Berkeley Rose Garden + Westbrae Nursery + Complete Garden Supply…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by joelignacio

This morning, I went to the Berkeley Rose Garden to meet up with some members of the East Bay Modern Quilting Guild to take photos of some quilts. It was my first time at the Berkeley Rose Garden and they … Continue reading →

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