You are in for a treat this week; Studio 180 Design is hosting the Evening Elegance blog hop with several of our talented Certified Instructors. Each day two designs from our free BlockBuster program will be showcased in my signature collection, Twilight Chic.
Did you catch Tammy’s post yesterday about BlockBuster #7 - Whimsy Turndash and #22 - Square Dance? If not you can catch up with her here.
Today I will leave you in the capable hands of the “Quilt Ninja”, Jackie O’Brien from If These Threads Could Talk. Enjoy her engaging post as she introduces you to BlockBuster #9 - Three in One and #16 - Peaks and Valleys.
BlockBuster #9 - Three in One & #16 - Peaks and Valleys
Jackie O'Brien of If These Threads Could Talk
Jackie is currently residing in Whitesboro, New York, although she has interesting stories from many places called home from all around this country. She joined our very first Studio 180 Design Certification class in the fall of 2013 and has continued to be one of our most active teachers and designer. At present she is working with the Island Batik Ambassador program which monthly challenges participants to create unique projects based on a certain parameters.
As a regular blogger her posts often delight us with humor as well as knowledge. Our all time favorite post from Jackie was on her construction of a “big pin cushion”. Definitely give it a read!
Firefly and Split Personality
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the visit. And remember, if you are looking for a talented teacher and speaker, don’t hesitate to invite Jackie to your event. You’ll be ever so glad that you did.
Don’t forget to check back here daily to learn more about the next two blocks. Each presenter will be revealing construction hints and tips as well as their thoughts about all things quilt related. Keep up with who is posting using the schedule below.
What a great season 2024 was for our BlockBuster series! Can you believe that this is Season 9 of our popular free block library? From simple blocks that use some basic units, to intricate blocks that use star tools and new technique sheets, there is something for everyone in Season 9.
We all have favorite things in our sewing spaces that make life a little easier when we’re quilting. They can be notions that are made specifically for quilting, or they can be something else entirely! Those of us who work at Studio 180 Design are no exception. Here are the things in our sewing rooms that we love working with.
If you've listened to me talk for any amount of time, I'm sure you've heard me talk about my "CI's" or Certified Instructors. Usually, I give a brief description of what that is, but today? Today I'm going to give you the whole spiel, because it's time to start accepting applications for my annual Certified Instructor Training!