Author: Jo Mancuso

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Slow going… but more progress. Did some machi…

Slow going… but more progress. Did some machine quilting with walking foot, then designed some quilting motifs using embroidery software for the petal pieces, and I am doing my first In the Hoop quilting on my embroidery machine. So many pieces to quilt, but living how it is coming out! I am learning so much. Hopefully ready for binding tomorrow. Also digitized the template pieces from Marti Mitchell’s Not So Giant Dahlia pattern, and used cutworks to cut all my pieces out. Excuse threads, still a work in progress #quilting #ithquilting #berninav9software #2manylizards #martimitchelltemplates #dahliaquilt

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Self care! I am still not a fan of batch sewing BU…

Self care! I am still not a fan of batch sewing BUT 6 pairs of leggings for myself. As of today I am getting rid of all my remaining ready to wear leggings. Just no comparison. Comfort contour waistband and no side seams all for under 1.5 yards of Amanda’s Bundles peached performance per pair. I am trying some mid weight for the first time but will probably stick with the regular slightly thicker peached performance. It is 87% polyester and 13% spandex. Breathable, moisture wicking and so comfortable. I live in these for 3 out of the 4 seasons. These are made using Apostrophe Patterns My Fit Leggings pattern generator. Sewn on serger and coverstitch machines. Added a little contrasting knit tag on inside to avoid the embarrassment of discovering my leggings are on inside out mid morning. Lol.

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My very first attempt at a Dahlia quilt pattern. I…

My very first attempt at a Dahlia quilt pattern. I bought these templates 12 years ago, and held on to them even after giving up quilting for 10 years. By Marti Mitchell, the “not so Giant Dahlia” templates. Used batiks, color choices could be improved. Starching the fabric made piecing much easier. But overall, excited to keep trying. #dahliaquilt #scrappyquilt #punkfrockers #sewover50february

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It’s finished. 92×109 quilt. Batik fat quarte…

It’s finished. 92×109 quilt. Batik fat quarters. Warm n Natural cotton batting. 40 wt Floriana thread in bobbin. Fantastico 40 wt variegated polyester thread from Superior Thread in the top. Top stitch needle size 90. Quilted in diagonal half inch grid. Walking foot on Bernina 770 QE. Kona cotton for binding. Unknown 108” wide cotton backing. Love it! Already prepping my next quilt. I am hooked. #batikquilts #scrapquilts