Quilters Treasure

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Rindge, New Hampshire, United States
Joel and Bobbie, are quilt makers, manufacture, educators, strive to keep things simple quick and fun. Bobbie was the inspiration for Quilters Treasure whose goal is to give quilters an artist pallet. Bobbie found nothing available to make a stained glass quilt. Joel created fabric which has inspired her and many others to expand their creativity. They have taught in 39 states including Hawaii, conducts workshops, seminars and lectures at retreats, quilt shows, guilds and shops. They sponsor a mentor program for new designers and yearly “Quilters Treasure Challenge”. Bobbie’s physical and medical limitations meant she had to simplifying techniques. What was a necessary modification for one made quilting easier and less stressful for all. They now brings these same talents into the quilting world modify popular traditional quilting methods, easy to perform. Traveling in their motor home they are living the dream of seeing the USA and meeting quilters from all over the world. Their constant exposure to about 35 Quilt Shows each year helps them gain insight into the traditional and innovative trends and keeps their classes and products on the cutting edge of quilting.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Stained Glass Quilting




We have a different technique than the traditional quilting method for Stained Glass Quilts. Using iron on bias and sewing it down with a twin needle; using fusible and black for applique or reverse applique; making your own bias and stitching it down. Our method differs from them all. We use leadline, a black poly cording with no adhesive. This means no right or wrong side.


We use some tacky glue to hold it in place, instead of iron on adhesive. There are many benefits to this method, including the cheaper price. Here's a couple images of quilts that I have made using the leadline. People in the classes we teach say that they find it amazingly easy and are pleased with their in class project.


If you're interested in this, it's a great beginner project. Good for young quilters too, as the perfect patterns are coloring books with their favorite designs!

Happy quilting!
Brian

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1 comment:

lourdes said...

The piece is just gorgeous. I do the reverse, make stained glass panels that look like quilt patterns, and it is equally attractive.

August 27, 2007 at 8:02 AM

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