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It's been a beautiful week of gray skies with no rain, which is my favorite weather. Snow is rare in my area of NC, so the closest I can get is quilting snowflakes into my quilts. Betty helped me quilt this little lap quilt and we had a wonderful time quilting snowflakes and swirls together to make this video:

Click Here to find the Mini Stencils used in this video. These two designs go so well together! You will have some gaps between the snowflakes, so when selecting your batting, make sure it indicates "Quilting up to 6-inches apart." 

The spaces between the snowflakes and swirls are only around 4 inches or so, but it's better to be on safe side. You could also hand stitch some small snowflakes into those areas to add a bit of bling to your quilts too!

Betty and I finished this quilt just in time for a silent auction and I was happy to see it support a good cause, and go home with someone who appreciated our work.

Grace's 15% Off Sale Extended Through December

Grace Company has extended the 15% off sale on longarm machines and quilting frames and most quilting accessories through December!

Click Here to See All Grace Machine Bundles

This includes favorites like the Qnique 16X Elite Longarm Quilting Machine, which offers bright lights in the arm and around the needle, a huge touchscreen to change settings, and 16-inches of harp space which gives you plenty of space for creative quilting.

If you purchase from LeahDay.com, your Grace Company machine will come with a free accessory kit valued at over $460, including a Luminess Lightbar, Magic Pins, needles, microtip bottles, and bobbins—everything you need to get started quilting right away.

You can see a 10-foot Luminess Lightbar in the image above, perfectly illuminating a Q-Zone Queen Frame. I love using these lightbars because they shine light exactly where you need it and never get in the way.

This is a great deal on longarms and quilting frames, but is this the right time to dive in and upgrade your quilting setup? Click Here to read my Beginner Longarm Quilting Guide and make sure to read the section "Best Time to Purchase a Longarm Machine" to be sure if this is right for you.

If you already have a Qnique longarm machine or a Little Rebel Sewing Machine, you can also save 15% on quilting accessories like:

Ruler Base - This attaches to your machine bed and allows you to safely quilt with rulers. Click Here to find a ruler base for the Little Rebel too.

Foot Sets - Grace Company is a leader in innovative foot sets with everything from couching feet to the Wonderfoot, which is like a walking foot for your longarm.

Rear Handlebars - Would you like to quilt pantographs from the back of your frame? Attach a set of Rear Handlebars so you can control the machine from the back too!

Laser Light - If you've attached Rear Handlebars, you'll also need a laser light to follow the pantograph design. Qnique lasers include a bracket to attach between your machine's wheels. Little Rebel and all home sewing machines will use a Gracie Laser Light attached to the top carriage.

And one last thing - don't forget that QCT - Quilter's Creative Touch 6 - is on sale for 20% off through the month of December. This is a terrific way to upgrade your quilting system and open a whole new world of creative possibilities. 

I know I couldn't have quilted these feather designs this perfectly or symmetrically without QCT steering the machine:

That's it for this week, my quilting friend. If you're in the mood for some Christmas sewing, Click Here to find my free Wonky Christmas Tree quilt pattern. 

I shared this tutorial a few years ago and updated it in 2023 with Christmas tree CAKE blocks, which are some of my favorites. I had plans to begin piecing spring quilts, but I just can't skip Christmas piecing - gotta play with red, green, white, and lots of glitter fabrics too.

Let’s go quilt,
Leah Day