Join Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Designs as she leads quilters in Strip Along 2020. Quilters will be making a Strip to Shore quilt with 2 1/2" strips and a background fabric. Gudrun will show you how to Stripologize this pattern using the Stripology XL Ruler and GEasy Point Trimmers. As always, Gudrun has included instructions for using a wide a variety of rulers in her pattern and in her video tutorials. Strip Along 2020 is a 3 part project with a celebration of finished quilt tops on April 17, 2020. Follow along in Gudrun's Quilt Crew on Facebook, GE Designs' YouTube channel and on her website.
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Who's up for a Quilt Along? Join Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Designs for a 4 Part Quilt Along featuring the new Ava pattern. This Stripology Mixer is created using 10" squares and 2 1/2" strips. It's the perfect project to practice with your new Stripology XL Ruler and GEasy Point Trimmers. Beginners and savvy quilters will enjoy creating an Ava quilt together. Tipsy Tuesdays on Facebook, 1/14/20, 2/4/20, 2/26/20 and 3/3/20.
Posted on January 18, 2020
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Gudrun recaps the first Quilt Along of 2019. Hundreds of quilters joined in creating Two Timer quilts from the book Stripology Mixology. This QAL took place over the course of 3 Tipsy Tuesday episodes in January and February. It was such great fun to see everyone's quilts as the quilt along progressed. Links and photos galore!
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Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Design introduces her Splendid Sampler 2 block "Creative Harmony". Gudrun's design is a pieced block, her favorite quilting method. It's a snap with the new Stripology Squared Mini ruler. Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson's Splendid Sampler 2 book is available in quilt shops everywhere.
Posted on January 10, 2019
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Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Designs leads Step #3 Trimming of the Stella Quilt Along. While this is a relatively short step, accurately squaring up blocks is the key to quilting success! Gudrun demonstates shares helpful tips and a video demonstration to show you how to align blocks and use the Stripology Squared Ruler and GEasy Ruler Stickers to ensure accuracy.
Posted on December 18, 2018
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Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Designs continues her Stella Quilt Along with Week #2: Sewing. Watch the video and read the recap for helpful hints to piece your 10" squares and triangles. See how to enter the Stella QAL Giveaway in Gudrun's Quilt Crew and on Instagram.
Posted on December 09, 2018
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Follow along with Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Designs as she leads a Stella Quilt Along from her newest book, Stripology Mixology. In tonight's Tipsy Tuesday "Kick Off" episode, 11/27/18, Gudrun talked about fabric selection, tone vs. value, using directional fabrics and cutting.
Posted on November 28, 2018
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What's the state of your fabric? Is it an unruly stash or a curated collection? This week I talk about what I look for when purchasing fabrics, how I organize and store my fabric, why I create my own pre-cuts, and how to pull fabrics for quilt projects.
Posted on October 08, 2018
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Quilt As You Go is a fast-and-fun method of creating and completing quilted projects. When the piecing is finished, so is the quilting! Gudrun Erla shares her 8 Tips and Tools for Quilt As You Go success!
Posted on August 23, 2018
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In this Tipsy Tuesday Facebook Live recap Gudrun Erla continues her Stripology 101 video series with Part 4: working with odd and over-sized blocks with the Stripology and Stripology Squared Rulers. She showcases the popular Bob & Weave and Square Dance quilts and also answers viewers questions about why, when, and how she cuts and stores 2 1/2" fabric strips.
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You know what they say, third time’s a charm. That’s how I feel about my 3rd Tip-Sy Tuesday! If you haven’t seen the first or second Tip-Sy Tuesday don’t worry, they’re not a prerequisite to enjoying this one. Although each contain a Stripology 101 segment (the first two focus on the original Stripology Ruler) each episode stands on its own.
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