"FLORES LINDAS"

Wall Hanging
Made with hand painted fabric and commercial fabric.
Machine pieced, machine applique, free motion quilting. 21"x21"
Quilts by Marisela original design. 

About two weeks ago I took a great class with quilt artist Linda Cooper - you have no idea how much fun I had, plus, she is adorable!   One of the things she taught us was how to paint our own fabric using the “Ombre technique” to create very gentle changes in the shades of the colors. I was surprised to find it was not as difficult as I thought it would be.  So, this is the result of my first project from her class: the striped background started out being just white fabric but is now all hand-painted from pink to very light pink and has touches of blue, then I did the flowers appliqué.  I am looking forward to my next class with her.  

 

"SURVIVOR"

This quilt is the example for the class "FREE MOTION QUILTING, BASICS AND MORE” that I teach.

If you want to start quilting tops with something other than just straight lines, then you are ready to take this class. I will share with you my tips, tricks and secrets.  After just a couple of hours of practice you will feel confident enough to go ahead and do your own free motion quilting and watch your projects really take off.  You will see that you can do it all on your own home machine and you will enjoy it as much as I do!

Not one part of this "Survivor" was marked before quilting, everything was done "free". The quilt is machine pieced, and machine applique; using Bottom Line thread on the front and King Tut thread on the back.

Here is the picture of the first group of quilters that took my class. They are free motion quilters now.

If want to be a free motion quilter too, I will be happy to teach you. Send me an email quiltsbymarisela@gmail.com or give me a call 703-587-4370. 
A minimum of 3 students is required for a group class, but individual classes can also be arranged.

Smile and quilt,

Marisela

 

"SURVIVOR"  FRONT

"SURVIVOR"  BACK

These girls are Free Motion Quilters now. We had a great class!  

Congratulations Harolyn, Mariana, Anne, Janet and Debbie.

You did a great job!

Meet the newest Free Motion Quilters.

"STEVEN'S QUILT"

Wall Hanging
Made out of size 2T shirts.
Machine pieced, machine applique, free motion quilting.

I am very excited because this weekend I am going to the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA to attend some classes and lectures.  More importantly, I will be able to deliver in person a memory quilt to our dear friends Theo and Maria.  I cannot even begin to express how honored I am that they trusted me with this project.  With so much love in every stitch, from me, to the Gouletas family.    

Detail

"NEW YORK, DAY AND NIGHT"

"NEW YORK, DAY AND NIGHT"

One Piece Panel  22" x 23"

Free Motion Quilting  (Outlining)

Front of the Quilt

Back of the Quilt

"FRIENDSHIPS THAT LAST"

Wall Hanging

Machine Pieced, Free Motion Quilted. 32"x45"

How early can someone start a friendship?  More importantly: how do you make it last?  I've been privileged to have my dear friend, Ruth, at my side since we were six years old. I just finished this quilt that will live at her house as a symbol of enduring love and friendship.

 

"18 PARPARIM FOR CHAI"

Wall hanging
Machine pieced, machine applique (with applications of cord and yarn), free motion quilting. 60"x35"
Quilts by Marisela original design.

The number 18 and its multiples are lucky because in Hebrew, the numeric value of the letters in the word chai (life) adds up to 18. I hope these 18  parparim (butterflies) bring lots of luck and joy to the family in whose home this quilt will lovingly reside.

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Red Bell Wall hanging.  Hand and machine quilted. 17" x 21".

 

Ginkgo Leaves Wall Hanging (made with Laura Murray's stencil), 12" x 15", machine applique, free motion quilting.

"BEETLE BOY"

Baby Playmat 23" x 32" Cathedral Window design, machine pieced, walking foot quilted.

"Beetle Boy" Baby Quilt. 50"x40" Machine pieced, machine applique; heavy free motion quilting.

These are the presents my boys brought to Karina's and Kyle's birthday parties.

 Cotton shirt, the letters and flowers are machine appliqued quilting fabric. 

Quilts by Marisela original designs.

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And these are the finished placemats that I began making a couple months ago! I love them! 

Custom ordered by my dear friend Tanya.  JEWISH HOLIDAYS THEME.  Set of 12. 

Each placemat design is unique.  They are machine pieced, machine applique, and free motion quilted.

My Portfolio

JAPANESE KIMONOS

Wall Hanging & Matching Pillows 

Machine Quilted  42” x 30”

PINK FLYING GEESE

Lap Quilt  Hand Quilted  55” x 55”

FLORAL SQUARES 

Queen Size Bed Quilt   Hand Quilted

SPRING CHECKS

Queen Size Bed Quilt  Machine Quilted

 

PUMPKIN PATCH

Wall Hanging  Hand Quilted 40" x 30"

MY TURTLE PET

Crib Size Quilt   Machine Appliqué and Machine Quilted

PINK RAINBOOTS   Crib Size Quilt
Machine Appliqué,  Free Motion and Walking Foot Quilted

ROCKING HORSES
Crib Size Quilt   Hand Appliqué and Hand Quilted

PENGUINS   Crib Size Quilt

OWL WALL HANGING   Layered Technique

AVIATOR   Wall Hanging   35" x 35"

 WINDOW FLOWERS

Wall Hanging 22" X 22"

Machine Appliqué Echo Quilted

Exhibited & Sold at Jewish Community Center of Northern VA

JAPANESE MOSAIC   Wall Hanging 22"x16" Machine Quilted and Machine Applique.

HAPPY  THANKSQUILTING!!

My friend, Debbie, told me a couple days ago that she and her mom have a contest: the one who dies with the most accumulated fabric in her quilting studio, wins.... It really made me laugh, and I hope no one wins soon, but now that I think about it, I can be a very good contestant too. It´s really impressive how much fabric a quilter accumulates little by little... and it becomes our treasure. 

CONTACT INFO

To register to my classes please contact:

Click here for the complete list of classes.

SUZZIE'S QUILTS SHOP:

10370 Portsmouth Road, Manassas VA 20190 (703)368-3867

THE QUILTERS STUDIO:

 9600 Main Street, Unit L, Fairfax VA 22031 (703) 231-6366

QUILTERS UNLIMITED OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA: www.quiltersunlimited.org

Nonprofit organization of quilters, with all chapters and activities in Northern Virginia.

Annandale Chapter   http://www.quiltersunlimited.org/chapters/1/

(I’m in charge of the Education Bee program.  Come join us the 2^nd Wednesday of the month, 10AM, First Presbyterian Church of Annandale, 7610 Newcastle Dr., Annandale )

WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER: www.workhousearts.org
9518 Workhouse Way,  Lorton VA 22079 (703)584-2900

Gallery & Studio Hours :  Wednesday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm   Sunday 12:00-5:00pm

(Classrooms are open during scheduled class times).

SEW GLOBAL QUILTERS:

I am the founder and director of the group “SGQ” where quilters of about eight different nationalities get together to learn and share our passion for quilting. We are an eclectic group with different languages, accents, and cultures, which makes our meetings lots of fun and educational in many ways.   

To register for upcoming classes please contact me: marisela@quiltsbymarisela.com 

THANK YOU!

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My two new friends, Carmen and Mariana, convinced me to create a blog.  I am starting today.  Welcome to my world! 

Mis dos nuevas amigas Carmen y Mariana me convencieron y hoy empiezo a crear mi blog.