Gudrun shares her favorite tried and true notions, tools and books for holiday gift giving inspiration. Gifts range in price from stocking stuffers to those special quilt room upgrades. Christmas and/or birthday gifts for crafters of all levels, beginner and experienced.
Posted on November 30, 2021
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Gudrun Erla of GE Designs shares techniques, tools and tips for fussy cutting. Create a quilt project that looks 100% harder than it is. Grab a Stripology Squared Ruler, GEasy Ruler Stickers and your favorite fabric fabrics or panels. Reference her list of Patterns for Panels and enjoy the video tutorial.
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A listing of fabrics used to create the quilts in the Stripology Mixology 2 book. You'll recognize fabric lines from industry leading designers and manufacturers such as Zen Chic, BasicGrey, Robin Pickens, Deb Strain, Kaffe Fassett, Janet Clare, Libs Elliot from manufacturers Moda, Andover, and FreeSpirit Fabrics.
Posted on November 20, 2020
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Let's Be REAL, shall we? My friend Terry Atkinson and I were talking recently and hit on this idea to share our creative spaces. We're often asked about our design space so we decided to give you a real look. Not a glossy magazine ready spread, just show you our space. Even better, we thought, let's ask our friends to join us on this mission to keep it REAL.
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Quarantine Quilt Along Round 2 is for everyone! This time we'll be creating the brand new Hope Quilt. Made from 10" squares and strips or cut from Fat Quarters or yardage with your Stripology XL, Original or the Stripology Squared Rulers, is sure to appeal to all quilters. The Live Event will be held Sunday, May 3rd on GE Designs' Facebook page with broadcasts aired approximately 30 minutes later on GE Designs YouTube channel. The Hope pattern is available for a limited time with a charitable donation.
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Gudrun Erla of GE Designs creates a 'Travel Journal' with entries for her Stroll in Paris Mystery Block of the Month quilt. Participating quilters share thoughts and progress photos of Block 1- Notre Dame and Block 2 - Trocadero. Come along, join in, you don't need a passport for this trip to Paris!
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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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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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Wish you could see all of the quilting industry under one roof with new fabrics, threads, sewing machines and collections every kind? Not on Instagram? Don't despair, I've got just the thing for you! Mister Domestic and Go Go Kim are hosting the "most SWAGTASTIC SWAGTACULAR Missing Market Giveaway!" and I'm one of the sponsors. Come join in on the fun!
Posted on November 03, 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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