Hello Spring!!!

The Irises are from my Faux Batik Panel Patterns.

 I love the thought of the earth waking up after a long winter sleep.  Each season has its own special beauty, but spring means flowers.  My favorite flower is the lilac. 

Missouri Spring, by Linda Bratten

 Not only does the smell awaken my senses, but the small little flowers have variations in color that seem to change as they open up. This reminds me that we are small parts of a larger picture, just like the lilac flower. As such we can use our influence for the good.  

You can download this phone and screen wallpaper!

Just a reminder to the members of the Linda B Creative Facebook Group, you can still download my spring phone and computer wallpaper in the files section of the group!

Hoping that this spring will bring you an abundance of flowers to inspire your creativity!

Thanks for Your Patience!

 

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,

A Quilters Wish For You

 Hello Creatives! I hope that this coming year will find you in your sewing studios creating up a storm.  

My Quilter's Wish for You is available for download in the 

 Linda B Creative Facebook Group.

Have you joined?

Let's start 2022 off with plenty of gratitude and creative energy!

Hello Spring!

 

I am so ready for Spring and all the wonderful things it brings.  I have been going through project photos and organizing my files.  I came across this photo of my Faux Batiks Iris Bag.  This was such a fun workshop to teach.  

I decided that it would be fun to have this on my laptop and phone so I created these lovely wallpapers!

This is for your desktop or laptop.

Some Spring for your phone!

They are available for download in the Linda B Creative Facebook group.  

Have you joined?  

May your Spring be filled with color!

Linda B Creative on Facebook Live

 Did you know that you can spend Thursdays with me?  I have been sharing my love of sewing and quilting on my Facebook business page, Linda Bratten Creations.  

My goal for this year is to do go live each Thursday at 1pm Central time and share something with you. The event is free and available to all. 

All handouts, patterns and worksheets will be available in my companion group, Linda B Creative.

So be sure to join in the fun!

Back to School-Quilt Block Mania

My favorite time of the year is approaching fast---Back to school!  The next #QuiltBlockMania series will get you in the mood!

As a teacher, I loved the fresh start to a school year.  New students, new supplies, and new opportunities to share my knowledge.

As a student, getting ready for school with new supplies was exciting!  My favorite thing to shop for was crayons.  I loved all the colors and choices.

So it was easy to create this fun foundation paper piecing block focusing on my favorite medium in grade school.

If you are new to foundation paper piecing, be sure to join my Linda B Creative Facebook Group where I will be giving a demonstration of foundation paper piecing.

So let the fun begin, use this link to get my free block!

Be sure to check out all the other quilt pattern designers who have created a great Back to School block for #QuiltBlockMania

Crayons by Slice of Pi Quilts
Lockers by Powered by Quilting
Math Problem by Pretty Piney
Chalk Board by Inquiring Quilter
Stack of Books by Carolina Moore
Pointy Pencil Block by Sew Brainy
Geometry by Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Pencils by Quilting Room with Mel
School Bus by Orange Blossom QuiltBook with Animal by Seams to be Sew
Stack of Textbooks by Quilted Diary
Shades of the Sun by Charisma Horton
Basketball by Devoted Quilter
Apples by Perkins Dry Goods
Box of Crayons by ScrapDash
Apple with leaf by Blockofthemodotcom
Crayons by Off the Wall Quilt
School Time Schoolhouse by Quilt Moments
School House by Utah Quilt Appraiser
Pencil by True Blue Quilts
Owl by The Whimsical Workshop
Calculator by Quilt Fabrication
Crayons by Linda B Creative
Applique Computer by DooHikey Designs
Modern Apple by Cotton Street Commons
Glue by Quilting Mod
School Girls Puzzle by Sew on the Go
Snack by Quiltfox Design
Backpack by Oh Kaye Quilting
Math Signs by Patti's Patchwork
Bookworm by Appliques Quilts and More
Backpack by Tacy Gray
Schoolhouse by From my Carolina Home
Girl's Favorite by Blue Bear Quilts
Origami Paper Plane by Amara Creacions
Show up and Shine! by SewJoy Creations
School House with Children by Aunte Ms Quilts

I believe that my love of color began at an early age!  Now instead of crayons, it has evolve into fabrics.  Can anyone else relate?

Happy Quiltober-Pumpkin Spice Quilt Along Update

Happy Quiltober!  To celebrate quilting in October I am hosting a Pumpkin Spice quilt-along in my Linda B Creative Facebook Group.

The great news is that it is not too late to join in!  Just ask to join and answer a few questions.  Since this can be a seasonal wall hanging, I am planning to leave the pattern and video instructions up in the group a bit longer.  

This is a great opportunity to learn some of my favorite free-motion quilting motifs and how to use my favorite mixed media product, fabric/textile paints. 

This week I will be sharing how I bind my quilts using a decorative stitch on my sewing machine.

It is like taking free classes from me!

If you enjoy what you are learning, consider taking these other  online classes from me. My affiliate links for my Craftsy/Bluprint class is: Exploring Natural Machine-Quilting Motifs.

My own online class is the Foundation Paper Pieced Pincushion Workshop.

 They help support my creative work and let me share more fun projects like the Pumpkin Spice one with you.

Check out my other post about the Pumpkin Spice Quilt-Along:

The Supply List

Now I need to edit the final video!

Happy Quiltober!- Pumpkin Spice Quilt Along

This month I am hosting a Pumpkin Spice Quilt Along.  My goal is every Wednesday I will share the next step in the process to free-motion quilt and then add fabric paint to create your own Pumpkin Spice wall hanging.  All will be offered to members of the Linda B Creative Facebook Group.

Not a member? Ask to join

So here is the plan and supply list for the Sessions

Session 1, October 2, Marking the Quilt Top

1. Pumpkin Spice Pattern-In the file section of the Linda B Creative Facebook Group
2. One 15"x 15" piece of white 100% Cotton Fabric
3. Marking Tool to trace the pattern, Blue Water Soluble, or Permanent Marker and Water Soluble Light Weight Topping Stabilizer as demonstrated

Session 2- October 9th, Setting Up for Free-Motion Quilting and Some of Linda's Favorite Quilting Designs

1.  Your marked top and the paper pattern
2.  17"x 17" Batting 
3. 17" x 17" Backing Fabric
4. Thin Black Polyester Thread and a Bobbin filled with this thread.
5. Small Scissors
6. Your favorite method of holding your quilt sandwich together-Spray, Safety Pins
7. Your favorite method of gripping the quilt sandwich-Gloves, Lickety Grip
8. Marking Tool if you didn't trace all the pattern elements
9. Notebook and Pencil
10. Free-motion Quilting Presser Foot
11. Sewing Machine in good working order, test ahead, it may need a spa day.

Session 3- October 16th- Free- Motion Quilting Finishing the  Piece

Same supply list for Session 2

Session 4- October 23- Adding Color with Fabric Paints

1. Quilted Quilt

2. Covered work surface and clothes you are not afraid to get paint on.

3. Container with water to clean brushes

4. Paper towels

5. Paint brushes
6. Small piece of fabric to test the paints on

7. Fabric Paints-Acrylic based, Seta Color, Luminere, Dye-na-Flow, Tulip are some of my favorites. You will need the following colors:

• Black
• White
• Blue
• Yellow
• Red

The following are optional as they can be mixed with the above colors: Green, Orange, and Brown

8. Pallet or foam paper plate

9. Iron and ironing surface

10. Hair dryer

Session 5- October 30- Binding by Machine

1. Rotary Cutter and Acrylic Rulers to Square up the Quilt 12" x 12"

2. Binding Fabric- 100% Cotton - Two pieces  2 " x 40"
3. Thread that matches the binding fabric
4. Elmer's washable school glue
5. Pins
6. Small Scissors
7. Iron and Ironing Surface

I believe that is everything, but if I remember another item I will post it in the group.

Here is the inspiration for my Pumpkin Spice Quilt:

Happy Quiltober!

The Foundation Paper Pieced Pincushion Workshop

This past week has been quite an adventure in our home.  What started as a visit to the doctor's office, ended up being an unexpected, emergency surgery.  I do want to say thanks to all those who came to visit, called and sent prayers my way.  Brett and I really felt the love of all of you.

That being said, as I was recovering I was able to finish editing the videos for my Foundation Paper Pieced Pincushion Workshop.  I am so excited to finally launch this on my online workshop platform.  It was a goal of mine to offer more workshops online.

The workshop is designed so the student can sew along with me by pausing the video.  The student can also ask questions and leave comments in each section.  Also, workshop materials can easily be downloaded and printed to have as you go through the workshop.

I am excited to share with you this brief introduction into the Foundation Paper Pieced Pincushion Workshop!

You can check out my class, by clicking this link!

I am using this workshop as a Sew-Along in the Linda B Creative Facebook Group.  Be sure to join the group and use the coupon code to get a discount.  But don't wait--It expires on February 28, 2019.

As a special thank you to the Sew-Along participants I am hosting a Give-Away in the Linda B Creative Facebook Group--another great reason to join us!

On to my other projects!  May your week be creative,

   

 

Rooster Creek Quilting, Where Quilting is Always Fun!

Three.. Two...One....Action!

This past month I was so excited to be a part of a special project with Rooster Creek Quilting!  Mike and Teresa Cuno approached me to be a part of their new quilting program, Rooster Creek Quilting, I didn't hesitate to say, "Yes!"

It was fun to plan and discuss our vision for this new and exciting program.  Our goal is to create a show that allows the viewers to look in on quilters discussing and sharing techniques they have found to be effective in their quilting projects.  Thus promoting our love of quilting and our favorite techniques.

The first program is sharing hints and tips to foundation paper piecing or commonly referred to as "paper piecing".

Both Teresa and I love the accuracy that you can get when paper piecing, and the variety of projects you can accomplish with it.  In fact, we had so much information to share, it will be a two part program.


So whether you are a newbie to quilting or an expert, take a moment and watch our new quilting program!

Be sure to like and subscribe to the channel to keep up with our new quilting adventure!

This month I just started my Paper Snowflakes BOM, at Rooster Creek that focuses on foundation paper piecing and using a variety of techniques each month. If you are interested, contact Rooster Creek at www.RoosterCreekQuilting.com.

Also, in my Linda B Creative Facebook Group we are working through our first Sew-Along for 2019 which is a Foundation Paper Pieced Pincushion.  Be sure to join in the group and get in on the fun!

Keeping you inspired,