Monday, January 11, 2016

Modern Machine Quilting Blog Hop!!!



Let me introduce you to my friend, Catherine Redford. You may have seen her on Quilting Arts TV. She is certainly a jack of all trades in the quilting industry! She's a master at African Folklore embroidery, clamshells and hexies (!!!!), wool appliqué and embellishment, and machine quilting.

Catherine and I met on the set of Quilting Arts TV a few years ago when we were both filming for the first time. We bonded and have stayed in touch ever since, even rooming together when we both taught in Chattanooga a couple of years ago.

So here is Catherine's newest video, Modern Machine Quilting!


I watched the entire 87 minute video yesterday and was very impressed! If you've ever wanted to take a class on free motion quilting, just buy the video. The instruction is excellent and I know I'm going to try some of Catherine's techniques in the near future. She walks the viewer through all sorts of fun filler patterns and even unique border patterns. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Catherine will be drawing names at the end of the run for at least two DVD winners and a grand prizewinner who will receive a Stella task lamp (winner’s choice of color!) and a DVD AND one of my CURVED HEXAGON RULERS!  Remember people need to comment on CATHERINE'S  blog (any day) to be in with chance of winning something from her.
Here’s the important information …

Thursday January 7th Me! http://catherineredford.com
Friday January 8th  Faith Jones  http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com
Saturday January 9th Bonnie Hunter  http://quiltville.blogspot.com
Sunday January 10th Svetlana Sotak  http://sotakhandmade.blogspot.com
Monday January 11th Kim Niedzwiecki (Aurifil) https://auribuzz.wordpress.com
Tuesday January 12th Julia Wood http://thehexieblog.blogspot.com
Wednesday January 13th Susan Brubaker Knapp  http://wwwbluemoonriver.blogspot.com
Thursday January 14th Jenny Lyon http://quiltskipper.com
Friday January 15th  Kathy Matthews  http://www.chicagonow.com/quilting-sewing-creating/
Saturday January 16th Me!


IMPORTANT: You must leave a comment on CATHERINE'S Blog to win the DVD, lamp, and ruler! But you could also leave a comment on my blog today only for a second chance to win my Hexie Love Curved Hexagon Ruler. 

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47 comments:

  1. AnitaJanuary 12, 2016 at 1:12 AM

    The Hexie Love Curved Hexagon Ruler sounds interesting!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 12, 2016 at 2:40 AM

    Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  3. ToniJanuary 12, 2016 at 4:16 AM

    The Hexie Love Curved ruler is intriguing - would love to try using it...

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  4. treshacottrill@yahoo.comJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:20 AM

    I'm always up for trying new things, I would be interested in seeing how your hexie ruler works. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  5. AprilJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    The video looks like a great addition to anyone's library!

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  6. works4meJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:51 AM

    The hexie ruler seems interesting. I've never tried making a quilt from hexies. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  7. AfquiltJanuary 12, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    I would love to try this ruler!

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  8. patty a.January 12, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    I can see how the hexie curved ruler would add a whole new level to making hexies!

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  9. rrjane011749January 12, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Pick me! Pick me!

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  10. Deb B.January 12, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    The hexie curved ruler sounds interesting, and I have a friend that I would love to share it with.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    I'm curious, would like to win your Hexie ruler. Thank you for the opportunity.
    kris@mjfbiz.com

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  12. Kimberly SmithJanuary 12, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    Love this new wave of updated hexies!

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  13. kathy slaughter cummingsJanuary 12, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    I would love to try your hexie ruler .
    Thank you.

    kcummings71@gmail.com

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  14. UnknownJanuary 12, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    I have to say without Catherine doing her blog hop I would be totally unaware of your books and ruler, after navigating through your information and wonderful pictures I'm hooked and yet another dimension of patchwork quilting to develop - maybe the ruler would set me going on a new adventure!

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  15. Dondi MJanuary 12, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    Wow~ It's a good thing I was following along or I wouldn't have seen your Hexi ruler or books. Now I think I really need these. Thanks for the chance. My Amazon budget must grow larger.

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  16. butrfly2222January 12, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    Would love to win you hexie ruler. thanks for the chance. I am obsessed with hexies.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win, I've seen Catherine's work up close & it's wonderful!

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  18. CeciliaJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    I enjoy making hexies and would love to try your technique. Catherine's book looks great and I will definitely be adding it to my library. Thanks for the chance to win your hexie ruler.

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  19. CindyJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    What a fun idea. Love it when someone comes up with a new way of giving us tools for making a shape that's been around for decades. Thanks for the chance to win this.-

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  20. CindyJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    What a fun idea. Love it when someone comes up with a new way of giving us tools for making a shape that's been around for decades. Thanks for the chance to win this.-

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  21. MoeWestJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    I just watched your videos and I would love to win this ruler. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  22. sueJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    What? A curved hexie ruler! Sounds like fun. Thanks.

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  23. TamieJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for joining in on this hop.

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  24. SharonJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    I love hexi quilts. I would love to try your new ruler. My email is colemansharon@me.com

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  25. Sandy FieldsJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    Would love to try your ruler.

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  26. OhioLoriJanuary 12, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    Thanks for chance to win your give-a-way too! love love LOOOOOOVE Hexie's!!! Would be fun to try your ruler! :)

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  27. Lisa AJanuary 12, 2016 at 1:21 PM

    We will expect you at our April meeting then when Catherine is our speaker!

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  28. Mary EllenJanuary 12, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    Thanks for a chance to win your Hexie Ruler.

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  29. June DJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    What fun! I'm in a quilt along and in a few months our project will involve hexies. So your Hexie Love Curved Hexagon Ruler would really come in handy. Thanks for the chance.

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  30. Kathy E.January 12, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    Throw my name into the hat for the Hexie Curved Ruler! I love to try out new quilting rulers and gadgets and create something unique!

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  31. BethJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:29 PM

    I am a hexie addict. I have done full hexes and pieced hexes with straight lines. Thank you for the chance to add curves to the party

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  32. ChantalJanuary 12, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    I am addicted to hexies and am thrilled for a chance to win your ruler! Thanks.

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  33. LindaJanuary 12, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    I would love to try the ruler--thanks for the chance to win....

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  34. Edwina Annette ParsonsJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:10 PM

    Love the hedge and quilt and I would like to know more about your ruler. Great give a way.

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  35. SlrwJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    I have one of your books. The ruler sounds intriguing!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    Hi Julia
    I'm really enjoying the blog hop and meeting interesting quilters.
    Bev H. in BC
    ebhaloha@gmail.com

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  37. Pauline GJanuary 13, 2016 at 2:21 AM

    I love making hexis and enjoy your blog

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  38. DonnaJanuary 13, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    Hexi's are on my bucket list, so now is the time to start, win this ruler and away I go.

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  39. Tena BengtsonJanuary 13, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks for the youtube videos on how to use the new Hexi Ruler!

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  40. GillJanuary 13, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    Sounds a great idea!!

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  41. Mary AnnJanuary 13, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    I enjoy making hexagon quilts. I have seen the ruler advertised and it certainly looks very interesting. Would love to see it in action.

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  42. Jennifer Scantlebury VienneauJanuary 13, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win your ruler! It is a great blog hop!

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  43. Carol ScJanuary 14, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    So far I have only done straight edge hexies --- curves looks pretty interesting.
    quiltschon@att.net

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  44. LJJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    Hexies are all the rage and I love the idea of adding some zing with a curved hexie ruler. Catherine's DVD just sounds the best; I love watching an expert do her magic!

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  45. LJJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    Hexies are all the rage and I love the idea of adding some zing with a curved hexie ruler. Catherine's DVD just sounds the best; I love watching an expert do her magic!

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  46. Holly NYJanuary 16, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Sounds great!

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  47. Holly NYJanuary 16, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Sounds great!

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