Latest Mosaic Quilt in the Works, What goes into a Making a Mosaic Design
If you follow me on social media, you've probably seen a few glimpses of my latest mosaic quilt, which I'm calling roman mosaic flowers...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Jan 15
- 9 min
Heidi Proffetty's Top 5 Digital Cutter Tips for Quilt Making, Happenings In and Out of the Studio
If you've read any of my older posts on using a digital cutter in quilt making, attended one of my classes or lectures, or if you've seen...
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Heidi Proffetty
- May 7, 2022
- 10 min
Lithuanian Weaving, Fabric Weaving Maker Project, The Bees Are Buzzing, AQS QuiltWeek Paducah
I think it’s safe to say that the inspiration for my latest sewing project came straight from one of my newest crafts, weaving. I am sure...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Oct 29, 2021
- 10 min
Summer of Bojagi Patchwork, Bojagi Pumpkin Window Hanging, Happenings in and out of the Studio
Have you ever been on a tear with something? And what exactly does this phrase mean? To begin with, it's a slang phrase meaning to have a...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Jul 10, 2021
- 5 min
Mini vacation and hand quilting on the beach in OBX
You would think with 5 long summer days and 100 miles of seashore in the Outer Banks of North Carolina (more commonly known as OBX) that...
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Heidi Proffetty
- May 26, 2021
- 5 min
Quilting and Sewing Online & In Person Teaching and Father's Day Fishing Pole Bag Project
When the world came to a halt and days spent at home continued to wear on, many of us turned to home-based projects to provide comfort....
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Heidi Proffetty
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
Table Runners Take Your Mark, Inspired by Geometry and Mosaic Quilts
Traditionally, it has been our home that has hosted many wonderful Thanksgivings. But knowing that gathering with family and friends...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Sep 10, 2020
- 5 min
Buzzworthy: Beeswax, Bushel Baskets, and Lizzy Albright
Buzzworthy...as a beekeeper, so I really like the sound of this catchphrase and as I thought about writing this blog the phrase's...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Aug 14, 2020
- 4 min
Online quilt teaching, a new Moroccan Mosaic Quilt and quilt friends
Like me and many of my quilt friends, colleagues, non-quilt friends and family, we have all been effected by Covid 19 in 2020. Yeah, it's...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Jun 28, 2020
- 7 min
Welcome to Day 3 of the “Love Your Creative Space” Book Tour
Two weeks ago, I had the luxury of spending some time immersed in the pages of my very talented friend and professional colleague's book...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Mar 2, 2020
- 4 min
SCHMETZ: Inspired to Sew, My Interview and Much More....
It’s true . . . you meet some pretty amazing people in the quilt industry! Without a doubt I've been blessed to meet some of the most...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Jan 24, 2020
- 5 min
New Series of Moroccan Mosaic Quilts, Upcoming Quilt Classes, Maker Project-Valentine's Papel Picado
Several months ago, I became completely infatuated with various forms of ancient tile artwork. From Zellige of Morocco to Azulejo of...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Sep 27, 2019
- 4 min
Fall Themed Napkin Rings, New Quilt in Progress, Trust the Process and Teaching at Houston
Typically in New England, we go right from last remaining warm days of summer straight into the cool days of fall. The sudden change of...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Aug 9, 2019
- 5 min
New Janome Maker Project, Janome Gallery Exhibit, Teaching at AQS & MQX
I am a big fan of quotes, funny sayings and celebrating milestones, and letter boards are a fun way to share these types of quick...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Jun 26, 2019
- 6 min
Teaching Mosaic Quilting
Most quilters quickly recognize my style of mosaic quilting and know that I cut my applique fabric pieces using a digital cutting...
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Heidi Proffetty
- May 22, 2019
- 2 min
First Janome Maker Project - Stylish Earrings with your Edge Digital Cutter
As one of the newest members to join the Janome Maker team I’m excited to share the first of several Janome Artistic Edge digital cutter...
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Heidi Proffetty
- May 1, 2019
- 6 min
A Catching Up Post and MQX Quilt Show 2019
March and April were a blur for me! So many wonderful and exciting things happened that I couldn’t even keep up with blogging about them...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Mar 20, 2019
- 5 min
Mosaic Quilts: Choosing the Right Fabrics
When I explain to anyone how I start to create my art quilts I always mention that their evolution begins with emotion. As I am struck by...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Mar 14, 2019
- 6 min
Quilting with a Digital Die Cutting Machine
Digital Die Cutting machines have made their way from the crafting industry into the quilting and sewing industries and are growing in...
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Heidi Proffetty
- Jan 31, 2019
- 5 min
Build a Multipurpose Design Wall
As I mentioned in my last post every quilter tries to tailor their workspace to suit their exact needs and incorporating some sort of...
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