I have to admit, I was not so sure how the new Elevate by Gammill was going to fit into my quilting. I am seriously passionate about freehand quilting! Up until a little over a year ago, I didn’t even have a stitch regulator (in 20 years of longarm quilting). I love everything about freehand and ruler quilting; the creativity and design aspects, as well as the physical part of actually stitching. I have to say, I had never even considered computerized quilting. When I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to play with the new Elevate System, I was quite simply amazed! It didn’t take much playing, before it hit me … I CAN use this in my quilting. And, the ideas came pouring out. I discovered that I could have the computer stitch out a simple design, that I could add to with freehand quilting and ruler work.
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Combining Multiple Design Elements with the Elevate
This blog post from Gammill Quilt Artist Eva Birch shows us how easy it is to combine and stitch patterns with the Elevate by Gammill.
Get Creative with Stencils!
by Jodi Robinson, Gammill Quilt Artist I wanted to share with you how easy it is to use a basic stencil to create new designs! I hope this might encourage you to give your stencils another look. I am going to share with you, one of my favorite designs that I teach in my “Stencil… Continue reading Get Creative with Stencils!
Finding Inspiration in Nature
by Karen Marchetti Gammill Quilt Artist Rocks, Trees, and Snakes – Finding Inspiration in Textures I am intrigued by texture. Being part of this amazing quilting community, I’m finding more and more that others are too. From fabric to quilting stitches, do you find yourself touching instead of looking – you’ve just got to touch? If… Continue reading Finding Inspiration in Nature
Basting a Quilt Top Square
By Karen Marchetti Gammill Quilt Artist Many times our clients bring us beautiful quilts and the borders weren’t attached correctly so there is a bit of wave to them (sometimes, a lot of wave). In this tutorial, I’ll share how I correct this problem. Let me start by saying there is always more… Continue reading Basting a Quilt Top Square
Super Quick Trapunto Table Runner
If you have the need for a quick project, why not try a wholecloth table runner? It goes much faster than piecing a project, and turns out just as (if not more) fabulous! I started with a design I created using Electric Quilt (EQ7). I used the Card Basket block and repeated it three times… Continue reading Super Quick Trapunto Table Runner
Quilted Postcard Project
Did you know you can use a Gammill for more than just quilts? This fun project from Karen Farnsworth at Wildflower Quilting shows us how to make a personalized, easy postcard that is sure to make a lasting impression. Materials: Fabric and Peltext (2-sided fusible stabilizer) Variations: Felt, paper, add fused binding decorated with fabric… Continue reading Quilted Postcard Project
Spring Blooms Applique Tutorial
Do you have some fun colorful scraps and want to make a quick project? Gammill Quilt Artist Karen Marchetti shares the perfect idea to celebrate spring.