Linda Bratten is the creative force behind Linda Bratten Creations. You can find out more on her website: LindaBrattenCreations.com
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Today, March 6, 2023, I will be live in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook Page
at 7 pm Central sharing my method to creating a quilt sleeve by machine.
Here is a sample of my quilt sleeves!
The past 12 months have been a roller coaster of a ride. Unfortunately, most was not work related, but rather other issues out of my control. Thus, the blog portion of my business has been neglected and I apologize.
It is my hope to get back into my routine of sharing my creative endeavors with you once again. My posts may be brief but know that I value your support and input.
So, to get back on track, I want to make sure that you know that I have been able to continue publishing my free monthly newsletter, Linda B Creative. You can subscribe to it here.
In my February issue, I posted my Pieces of My Heart block as a free download in the Linda B Creative Facebook group.
If you are not a member, ask to join and answer a few questions, and get your copy! Here is the link for the Linda B Creative Facebook Group.
It is good to be back in touch with you once again,
What do you do to stay creative in the studio? I find that challenging myself to try something new is a good start. Another motivator for me is a deadline. Can anyone relate??
So, to kick off 2022, I have jumped in and decided to participate in the Feathers Sew Along.
I am excited to participate since I have always been attracted to the Feathers quilt by Nydia Kehnle and Alison Glass. I have not made many modern quilts, but I am interested after taking an improvisational piecing class this summer. I have also challenged myself to use fabrics from my stash. This will assist me with a stash goal I have this year.
Finally, each week participants have a piecing goal to keep you on track to complete the quilt by February 25th. It might be a stretch as I have added several new virtual classes to my calendar this year, but deadlines can be motivators!
Here is my color planning sheet and some of the fabrics that I plan to use. I have decided to work with a color pallet that focuses on peacock colors. That is probably no surprise to some of you who know me well.
I am leaning towards a black for the main fabric, but a dark blue has also caught my eye. Which would you use?
Hello Creatives! I hope that this coming year will find you in your sewing studios creating up a storm.
Linda B Creative Facebook Group.
Let's start 2022 off with plenty of gratitude and creative energy!
Congratulations to Cyndy K.! Please check your email to make sure that you have received a zip file of the Vitamin Sea Pattern.
As a special thank you to all my quilt loving friends, use the code: VitaminSea to get 25% off the Vitamin Sea Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern. This coupon code will be active
until December 31, 2021.
Use this link to find the Vitamin Sea Pattern.
Thanks again for all your entries and supporting my creative endeavors!
Dreaming of my toes in the sand,
Greetings Quilters! I am excited to be a part of Sherry Shish, of Powered by Quilting, signature fabric line, Calm Lagoon, Blog Hop.
Just look at the gorgeous fabrics included in this line from Island Batiks
I knew it would be fabulous with my Vitamin Sea Quilt Pattern by Linda Bratten Creations.
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| Vitamin Sea Wall Hanging by Linda Bratten Creations |
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| Scalloped Calico Shell |
Then I enhanced the block by creating machine applique designs of some of my favorite ocean finds!
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| Starfish Block |
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| Tulip Shell Block |
Let me know in the comments below which block is your favorite!
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| Conch Shell Block |
Sherry's signature fabric line, Calm Lagoon, really makes my quilt sing!
To see what I am creating next, be sure to subscribe to the Linda B Creative Free Monthly Newsletter!
Be sure to visit all of these amazingly talented quilters and designers to see their beautiful Calm Lagoon projects!
§ December
1 – Sherry Shish of Powered By Quilting
§ December 2 – Kimie and Missy of On Williams Street
§ December 3 – Kate Starcher of
Katie Mae Quilts
§ December 4 – Jen Strauser of
Dizzy Quilter
§ December 5 – Nancy Scott of Masterpiece Quilting
§ December 6 – Sally Williams of
Paleofish Designs
§ December 7 – Leanne Parsons of
Devoted Quilter
§ December 8 – Pamela Boatright
of Pamela Quilts
§ December 9 – Rebecca Lidstrom
of Studio R Quilts
§ December 10 – Laura Piland of
Slice of Pi Quilts
§ December 11 – Kathryn LeBlanc of Dragonfly’s Quilting Design
Studio
§ December 12 – Linda Bratten of
Linda B Creative
§ December 13 – Anja Clyke of
Anja Quilts
§ December 14 – Sherry Shish of
Powered By Quilting
You have been so nice to read all of this post, you deserve an extra special opportunity. Subscribe to my newsletter, Linda B Creative, and you will be entered to win a PDF pattern of my Vitamin Sea Quilt!
First use this link to enter the giveaway: a Rafflecopter giveaway
Then use this link to subscribe to my Linda B Creative Newsletter.
Those who are already receiving my newsletter can skip this last step!
By subscribing to my newsletter, you will be entered in a giveaway to win a pdf copy of my Vitamin Sea Quilt Pattern. This giveaway will close on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at midnight Central Standard Time, U.S.A.
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I hope you have been enjoying the Calm Lagoon Blog Hop and have been inspired to create with this great fabric line.
Thank you, Sherry for letting me join in the fun!
Looking for a great fall quilting motif? I have been sharing my love of free-motion quilting in my Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page.
Here is a quick lesson on my Leaf and Loops quilting motif.
If you want to see more, go to my Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page, and check under the video tab to see more of my live presentations.
Happy Fall!
