Learn to turn old school quilting into new school technology with an embroidery machine. Turn old school quilting into new school technology when using an embroidery machine for quilting. Eileen ...

One quilt, measuring 112 by 115 inches, required more than 500 hours of work, 500 yards of quilting, 752 applique pieces and three skeins of embroidery floss. The price: $1,300.

Old school quilting ideas become new school technology, using an embroidery machine. Turn old school quilting into new school technology when using an embroidery machine for quilting. Eileen Roche ...

She continued, “I loved the freedom of quilt making; choosing my own patterns, colors, sizes.” She says she makes quilts of all sizes and for all occasions.

However, with time Sujini embroidery evolved to decorate more than just baby quilts. The unique designs made with a simple running stitch poured out of the hands of the women in Bhusra onto ...

“We had such a wonderful response,’’ Roberts said. “They just kept coming in.’’ The quilts will be on display this weekend at a Gretna lodge.

Classes include beginner quilting, thread painting and embroidery, plus sessions teaching multiple kinds of quilt design. Daily tickets are $15 for non-members.