Dandylion
@dandylion867.bsky.social
Fiber/textile artist, sewist, maker, lefty, cat lover, avid cook and baker, retired, happily married, grammarian, pizza nerd, introvert, atheist, childless by choice, Covid conscious. NO DM’s-I will block you. YouTube@CutItOutWithUs and @DanaSews
Heads up.
Quilts, Inc. announced the International Quilt Market trade show has been discontinued entirely.
Many reasons given in this announcement but having watched so many small businesses close, it feels like a seismic shift in the industry. #QuiltSky
www.quilts.com/major-change...
Many reasons given in this announcement but having watched so many small businesses close, it feels like a seismic shift in the industry. #QuiltSky
www.quilts.com/major-change...
Major Changes Announced: Festival Dates Changed & Market Discontinued – Quilts
www.quilts.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Heads up.
#quiltsky Krista Moser’s Crimson Christmas pattern. The light from the west side of the porch makes it look like the wrong side is showing on the bottom left, but it isn’t. Now to quilt it. This was hard for me. I struggled with the placement of the shapes but the instructions are excellent.
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#quiltsky Krista Moser’s Crimson Christmas pattern. The light from the west side of the porch makes it look like the wrong side is showing on the bottom left, but it isn’t. Now to quilt it. This was hard for me. I struggled with the placement of the shapes but the instructions are excellent.
#quiltsky Seeking input from any/all Bernina 770 series owners. I’m mulling a Bernina because my current machine is inconsistent with decorative stitch formation in general but more so on heavy cardstock. I’m also interested in stitch regulation. Any insight on your experience is appreciated. 🌼
November 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#quiltsky Seeking input from any/all Bernina 770 series owners. I’m mulling a Bernina because my current machine is inconsistent with decorative stitch formation in general but more so on heavy cardstock. I’m also interested in stitch regulation. Any insight on your experience is appreciated. 🌼
Hubba hubba look at this beauty! 😍
Feeling in the mood to buy holiday gifts but don’t want to spend at big box stores?
Check out the annual GSAFE Madison Quilt & Fiber Auction!
There’s something for all! One of my rugs is available for bid (item 285)!
Bidding closes December 2nd, so dont wait!
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Check out the annual GSAFE Madison Quilt & Fiber Auction!
There’s something for all! One of my rugs is available for bid (item 285)!
Bidding closes December 2nd, so dont wait!
e.givesmart.com/events/HH1/i...
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Hubba hubba look at this beauty! 😍
Astonishingly gorgeous as always!
Need wall space and funds sale. Three of my quilts are on sale on my website - www.lindadiakquilts.com Franklin II, Ruffled Feathers, and Henry. I am gearing up to create a lot of new work in the coming year. These beautiful pieces have graced my walls - now they can grace yours!
November 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Astonishingly gorgeous as always!
Heads up to those who knit, crochet, or weave, I saw this lady on TikTok and think she has a brilliant idea recycling wool and cotton fibers.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UDjHX2/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UDjHX2/
And that’s coming from a former Joann’s employee so I know what’s up. #naturalfibers #recycle #nowaste #reduce #yarn
TikTok video by Idonotwritepatterns
www.tiktok.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Heads up to those who knit, crochet, or weave, I saw this lady on TikTok and think she has a brilliant idea recycling wool and cotton fibers.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UDjHX2/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UDjHX2/
#quiltsky I write to say how grateful I am for the wonderful, warm, funny, smart, generous, enthusiastic, inspiring, and crazy talented people I’ve met here. It can be hard to practice gratitude in the midst of a cascade of calamities but I make a point to try. I’m thankful for you and this place.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
#quiltsky I write to say how grateful I am for the wonderful, warm, funny, smart, generous, enthusiastic, inspiring, and crazy talented people I’ve met here. It can be hard to practice gratitude in the midst of a cascade of calamities but I make a point to try. I’m thankful for you and this place.
#quiltsky #FMQ #co2laser I’m mainly posting these for the FMQ. I’m not used to quilting on poly/synthetics but my mom likes shiny so I thought I’d try. I also did my best just to relax/have fun with the FMQ and this is what turned up. I’m going to clean up some of the zigzag around the snowflake.
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#quiltsky I don’t know if I’ve turned a corner or if it was just a fluke, but yesterday I needed to quilt two pieces far too small for the longarm. It has been quite a while since I quilted on the straight stitch. Not that I’m great at either, but I was surprised by how much less competent I was.
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#quiltsky I don’t know if I’ve turned a corner or if it was just a fluke, but yesterday I needed to quilt two pieces far too small for the longarm. It has been quite a while since I quilted on the straight stitch. Not that I’m great at either, but I was surprised by how much less competent I was.
#quiltsky My mom, 85, is a painter. I made this as a wall hanging a few years ago before she moved from her house into a senior living apartment. She has a small art studio there (converted sunroom) and asked that I fashion it into a chair cover with a ruffle for her painting chair.
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#quiltsky My mom, 85, is a painter. I made this as a wall hanging a few years ago before she moved from her house into a senior living apartment. She has a small art studio there (converted sunroom) and asked that I fashion it into a chair cover with a ruffle for her painting chair.
#quiltsky Bound and labeled. I strive to keep my full name off the interwebs as much as possible. I enjoy the delusion that my efforts make a difference. 😋
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#quiltsky Bound and labeled. I strive to keep my full name off the interwebs as much as possible. I enjoy the delusion that my efforts make a difference. 😋
#longarm #quiltsky if anyone would like a 10 foot set of Red Snappers, 5 feet of which have been used twice, for $65 including shipping let me know. I’ve switched to magnets and don’t foresee using them again. I’ll put them on eBay if no one here wants them 😃. I also have a lot of Sizzix fabric dies
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
#longarm #quiltsky if anyone would like a 10 foot set of Red Snappers, 5 feet of which have been used twice, for $65 including shipping let me know. I’ve switched to magnets and don’t foresee using them again. I’ll put them on eBay if no one here wants them 😃. I also have a lot of Sizzix fabric dies
#quiltsky #longarm I don’t know whether to be proud or embarrassed but, I finished quilting this last night. All hand guided on the longarm. I’ll label and bind it; you can see I had a few thread nests on the back, some were because I didn’t notice the thread was twisted around the needle 😳.
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
How pretty is this!?! I quite agree; everything is better with a cat! 😻
I gave my applique still life a little help. Everything's better with a cat on it.
#art #artshare #artsky #quilt #quiltersofbluesky #applique #floral #stilllife #textileart #batik #handdye #justprettythings
#art #artshare #artsky #quilt #quiltersofbluesky #applique #floral #stilllife #textileart #batik #handdye #justprettythings
November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
How pretty is this!?! I quite agree; everything is better with a cat! 😻
#quiltsky #longarm I made this video for my friend Mindy who has magnets but hasn’t tried them with minky cuddle so I thought I’d show her that it stayed put. I’m not done with the quilting but am going to put it in landscape instead of portrait to do the borders and then trace all of the squares.
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
#quiltsky #3Dprinting #longarm #magnets I FINALLY made 10ft leaders & some nifty side leaders (not my idea) for the longarm. My husband 3D printed enough DIY/copycat Sew Tite magnets for me to show you what we have. I can’t sell the magnets/side leaders as theyre not my IP. youtu.be/L6-2mW7WkCE?...
DIY Longarm leaders and magnets
YouTube video by Dana Sews
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
#quiltsky #3Dprinting #longarm #magnets I FINALLY made 10ft leaders & some nifty side leaders (not my idea) for the longarm. My husband 3D printed enough DIY/copycat Sew Tite magnets for me to show you what we have. I can’t sell the magnets/side leaders as theyre not my IP. youtu.be/L6-2mW7WkCE?...
This looks like fun!
Saturday I'll be starting my 5 part series on transforming pet portraits into fiber art on Substack.
#art #artinstruction #artsky #quilt #quilter #fiberart #textileart #photography #pets #patternmaking #quiltsky #sewing #artquilt
substack.com/@quiltingtai...
#art #artinstruction #artsky #quilt #quilter #fiberart #textileart #photography #pets #patternmaking #quiltsky #sewing #artquilt
substack.com/@quiltingtai...
Nikki Hill (@quiltingtails)
Who hasn’t wanted to turn a picture of their beloved pet into art?
Be on the lookout for my 5 part weekly series on transforming pet portraits to fiber art beginning Saturday, November 15 @quilting...
substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This looks like fun!
#quiltsky Seeking advice and/or tales of prior experience. I’m making Krista Moser’s Crimson Christmas poinsettia quilt. It involves deep red batiks but also whites. I’ve never used red batiks on anything but art quilts. Should I pre-launder the reds or all of the fabrics?
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#quiltsky Seeking advice and/or tales of prior experience. I’m making Krista Moser’s Crimson Christmas poinsettia quilt. It involves deep red batiks but also whites. I’ve never used red batiks on anything but art quilts. Should I pre-launder the reds or all of the fabrics?
#quiltsky I’m here to confess that last night I once again succumbed to a Fat Quarter Shop sale email. There is no room for what I bought. Every time I resolve not to buy anymore yardage I buy more yardage because it’s so pretty or it sparks an idea. Worse, I like my problem. I need more time to sew
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#quiltsky I’m here to confess that last night I once again succumbed to a Fat Quarter Shop sale email. There is no room for what I bought. Every time I resolve not to buy anymore yardage I buy more yardage because it’s so pretty or it sparks an idea. Worse, I like my problem. I need more time to sew
#quiltsky #papercraft A prototype of a card I’m thinking of making. Had a few things go wrong with the stitching. The paper wiggles under the foot and I think my machine needs service because it’s pulling to the left and I’m fighting it. Triangles are laser cut-I could NEVER by hand.
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
#quiltsky #papercraft A prototype of a card I’m thinking of making. Had a few things go wrong with the stitching. The paper wiggles under the foot and I think my machine needs service because it’s pulling to the left and I’m fighting it. Triangles are laser cut-I could NEVER by hand.
#CO2laser #greetingcards #quiltsky
My friend Andrea’s cat died. I wanted to create a special card for her. This is laser engraved cardstock. I bound the card and put a small quilted heart on the inside. We also engraved a rock for her garden. I think I posted a video of the rock.
My friend Andrea’s cat died. I wanted to create a special card for her. This is laser engraved cardstock. I bound the card and put a small quilted heart on the inside. We also engraved a rock for her garden. I think I posted a video of the rock.
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
#CO2laser #greetingcards #quiltsky
My friend Andrea’s cat died. I wanted to create a special card for her. This is laser engraved cardstock. I bound the card and put a small quilted heart on the inside. We also engraved a rock for her garden. I think I posted a video of the rock.
My friend Andrea’s cat died. I wanted to create a special card for her. This is laser engraved cardstock. I bound the card and put a small quilted heart on the inside. We also engraved a rock for her garden. I think I posted a video of the rock.
#quiltsky #fmq Greetings. I’m posting my completed Angela Walters Negative Spaces class panel. It’s full of mistakes but I learned a lot. The journey continues; I also enrolled in Natalia Bonner’s PNQ Academy. She’s a strong instructor too. I find her to have a slightly different bent. Front & back.
November 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
#quiltsky #fmq Greetings. I’m posting my completed Angela Walters Negative Spaces class panel. It’s full of mistakes but I learned a lot. The journey continues; I also enrolled in Natalia Bonner’s PNQ Academy. She’s a strong instructor too. I find her to have a slightly different bent. Front & back.
#quiltsky #longarm A bit of redemption today from yesterday’s poor me rant. I never did set things straight after we expanded the longarm, but finally I have. The tools/feet/bobbins/accessories are now in the same room as the machines that use them. I still have work to do but this is progress.
November 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM