Downloading the Snappy Sunflower Table Runner Pattern

 

Last Monday, I kicked off the Snappy Sunflower Sew Along in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page.  You have a few more days to view it here.

I shared how to create the applique shapes, and tomorrow, September 22nd, I am sharing how to arrange and use decorative stitches to secure them. You can still join in by getting your copy of the pattern here.

 Be sure to download the proper instructions that have the templates included on the last page by using the link found here on the page.

When on the Baby Lock site be sure to look for other inspiring projects to try.  See you Monday, at 7pm Central, in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page.

The Snappy Sunflower Sew Along

 

Jumping in to let you know this Monday, September 15, 2025, I am kicking off the Snappy Sunflower Sew Along on my Facebook Business page, Linda Bratten Creations.

We will be starting off by considering how to use different presser feet to piece the center of the table runner and how to create the raw edge applique pieces.

Download your free copy of the pattern

 here: https://babylock.com/snappy-sunflower-table-runner and join me tomorrow at 7 pm Central.

See you then!

Line Design Stitches Tonight's Facebook Live

 Hello Creatives,

I am back from my recent travels and I will be going live to share with you my hints and tips to creating the Line Designs on the Baby Lock Radiance and Solaris.

Join me in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page, tonight, September 8th, at 7 pm Central for the live presentation.  See you then!

The Fayette, Missouri, Peacemakers Quilt Group

A couple of weekends ago I was able to enjoy a quilt show in the nearby town of Fayette, Missouri.  It was put on by a local quilt group who call themselves the Peacemakers.

It is hosted in a church and they mainly draped the quilts over the seats.  While you were not able to see all of the larger quilts, you could still appreciate the work and talent of the makers.

I was inspired to create this quick tour of the show.

Are you interested in learning to quilt?  Quilting the quilt is my favorite part.  I am so excited to be a part of this year Free Motion Quilting Summit.

You can get your free pass here:

https://marygoroundquilts.com/summit-24-registration/?affiliate=lbratten

It starts next week, so do not hesitate!

The Free Motion Quilting Summit 2025

Things have been hopping in my studio.  One big event is the Free Motion Quilting Summit!  This is the third year that I have had the privilege of being an instructor at the virtual event.  This year I am sharing my favorite Five Petal Flower Technique.

                                    

I love that you can watch the lessons for free, or you can purchase an all access pass that not only gives you time to watch the summit, but you also get access to the instructor bonuses! Did I also mention that there will be some opportunities to visit with the instructors? Check out who will be presenting!

I love that it is an international group of creative instructors. It kicks off on August 20th, 2025.  Use my affiliate link to save your spot, just click here.

Keep on Stitching!

Free Motion Fun Loops

 Want to build up your free motion skills?  

Check out my new tutorial on my YouTube Channel, Linda Bratten Creations, where I share my Free Motion Fun Loops technique.

Enjoy!

Vending at the Rooster Creek Quilt Show

 It was great to be vendor at the Rooster Creek Quilt Show, July 10th-12th. I love that my passion has become my career. This was a fabulous show to promote my business, Linda Bratten Creations.  In my booth I sold my patterns, workbooks and embroidery designs.

  At the show I did live demonstrations two times a day. On Thursday, I shared my love of free motion quilting on a table top or domestic sewing machine.  Friday was my scrap busting day where I shared how I store my scraps and then demonstrated a quick way to utilize them to make blocks for future projects.  Finally, on Saturday, my love of textile paints provided a quick demonstration for those who do not feel like an artist, but would like to try the technique.

In addition, I was able to have Rooster Creek Quilt Guild member, Rachel McKee, to assist me in the booth.  I want to give a big shout out to her for taking over when I was out of the booth!

It was great to work with the vendors this year.  Mike Cuno, owner of Rooster Creek Quilting in New Bloomfield, MO, assisted me as we did a Facebook live about the vendors. You can see the live in the next 30 days by clicking here.

If your guild is having a show and are looking for vendors or demonstrators, please fill out a contact form on my website: www.LindaBrattenCreations.com.

It is always great to share my love of sewing and quilting with others!