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Pincushions with fabric scraps! - - - - Bonus binding tip

How to Quilt an Alligator

Bali Blooms Mystery BOM - join the adventure

Don't miss out - Only a few more hours before the Early Bird Special runs out.   Come join us on our Mystery BOM.  Surprises and extra content! - Make friends along the way - It's all part of the journey. Click here to start http://www.southwindquilts.com/shop/c/p/Bali-Blooms-Mystery-BOM-x51571799.htm Click here to start http://www.southwindquilts.com/shop/c/p/Bali-Blooms-Mystery-BOM-x51571799.htm

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Designer Tips and Techniques Virtual Show - Day 3

Last Day of the Designers tips and techniques Virtual Show.  Pop in to see the tips! Thursday September 3rd  12:00 PM  Debbie Wendt   https://www.facebook.com/Wendt-Quilting-280123925340667    2:00 PM  Daisy Aschehoug   http://facebook.com/warmfolk      3:00 PM  Becca Fenstermaker    https://facebook.com/prettypiney     4:00 PM  Patti Carey   https://www.facebook.com/Pattis-Patchwork-464368707643825      5:00 PM  Heidi Pridemore   https://www.facebook.com/heidipridemorewhimsicalworkshop      6:00 PM  Reed Johnson for Blue Bear Quilts   https://www.facebook.com/BlueBearQuilts      7:00 PM  Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio   https://www.facebook.com/dragonflysquiltingdesignstudio      8:00 PM  Scott A Flanagan   https://www.facebook.com/4thandmaindesigns    

Designer Tips and Techniques Virtual Show - Day 2

 Today is Day 2 of the Designer tips and techniques virtual show.  Pop in and check out the great tips. Wednesday September 2nd    12:00 PM  Teresa Weaver   https://www.facebook.com/yoursewingfriend      1:00 PM  Cherry Guidry   https://www.facebook.com/CherryBlossomsQuiltingStudio/      2:00 PM  Nancy Scott   http://www.facebook.com/MasterpieceQ     4:00 PM  Sue Griffiths   https://www.facebook.com/duckcreekmountainquilting/      5:00 PM  Swan Sheridan   https://www.facebook.com/swanamitystudios      6:00 PM  Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis   https://www.facebook.com/tamarinis      7:00 PM  Bunnie Cleland   https://www.facebook.com/TriangleFrenzy  

Designer tips and techniques Virtual Show - Day 1

 Please join us for the Designers tips and techniques today.  I will be on at 2:00PM today.   Hope to see you there. Today's Schedule Tuesday September 1st  2:00 PM  Annette Ornelas   https://www.facebook.com/southwind.designs/    3:00 PM  Kate Colleran   https://www.facebook.com/SeamsLikeaDreamQuilts    5:00 PM  Marlene Oddie   http://www.facebook.com/kissedquilts   6:00 PM  Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis   https://www.facebook.com/tamarinis  

A new series of Designer Tips and Techniques Virtual Show is starting tomorrow.

    Hello,   I am part of a Designer Tip and Techniques Virtual Tour September 1 through 3 A series of designers are going live on Facebook with cool tips and techniques. Each day there will be live presentations on Facebook.  I will post the schedule every morning.  Have a great day,  Annette  

The Fish Tails Continue

Hi Everyone, I have created an additional hand-out for the Fish Tail Challenge.  I will talk about it in Quilt Snacks coming up at 2:00pm EDT Add caption Here is a link to the handout: FISH TAILS https://media.rainpos.com/2149/fish_tail_challenge.pdf

Fish Tail Challenge

? GOT SCRAPS?? - I know you do, so here is my Summer Quilt Challenge for you! Use up some of your colorful scraps: 3-1/2", 2-1/2, and 2" squares to make a Fish Tail Quilt. Here are some images to get you inspired and started. I will post the approximate number of squares needed for a 30" x 30" and 30" x 40" quilt in the comments.- so who wants to play? Check below for the recommended number and sizes for the quilt. Challenge:   Come up with an original way to let your fish swim .  The design is basic and works well in a mock-up so you can plan your colors. Plan on using these Scraps for a 30" x 30" or 30" x 40" quilt: background squares 100 - 3-1/2” squares 100 - 2” squares, folded in half to make folded triangles to form the fish body. colorful scrappy squares 50 - 3-1/2” squares for the fish body 50 - 2-1/2” squares for the tail

May Mystery Quilt Along - clue 9

CLue 9 - Welcome to the May Mystery Quilt Along

  Click here to get CLUE 9 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

May Mystery Quilt Along - clue 8

Clue 8 - Welcome to the May Myster Quilt Along

Click here to get CLUE 8 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Clue 7 - Welcome to the May Mystery Quilt Along

  Click here to get CLUE 7 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

Clue 6 - Welcome to the May Mystery Quilt Along

Click here to get CLUE 6 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

May Mystery Quilt Along - clue 4

Clue 5 - Welcome to the May Mystery Quilt Along

Click here to get CLUE 5 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

May Mystery Quilt Along - Clue 3

Clue 4 - Welcome to the May Mystery Quilt Along

Click here to get CLUE 4 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

May Mystery Quilt Along - Clue 3

Clue 3 of the May Mystery Quilt Along is published

Click here to get CLUE 3 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

May Mystery Quilt Along - clue 2

May Mystery Quilt Along - clue 2

Clue 2 - Welcome to the May Mystery Quilt Along

Click here to get CLUE 2 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my   Southwind Quilts YouTube channel To get my Southwind Inspirations Newsletter please subscribe here:

May Mystery Quilt Along - clue 1 - alternate colorway

Clue 1 - Welcome the the May Mystery Quilt Along

Click here to get CLUE 1 of the Mystery Don't Forget Facebook Live is scheduled for 2:00 pm EDT.  See me there See you this afternoon! Happy Quilting ! Annette clues are posted Mondays and Fridays Click the link to download today's mystery clue. I will also be showing the clue and applicable tips on Facebook Live the same day the clues are posted.  The regular "air" time is at 2 pm EDT.  If you are not on Facebook - don't worry - I will also post the videos on my  Southwind Quilts YouTube channel I can’t give away the mystery, but I want to give you some fabric pointers. The supplies listed are minimum fabric requirements. Here are some helpful hints for selecting your fabric. Teal and Green have to work together well as they are used in close proximity.  Choose fabrics with some contrast, but not on opposite ends of the value spectrum.  One or both of the colors can be a print. Purple Accent is a dark value Light and Bright have to