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8 Tips for better quilt photography

3 / 4 / 213 / 4 / 21

Whether you’re a quilter or a blogger or a proud parent, it’s important to get that perfect picture. Today I have 8 tips for better quilt photography that can be applied to other types of photography as well. As they say, a picture paints a thousands words.

8 tips for better quilt photography and it includes my secret weapon that will make every photo pop!

Camera Equipment

You don’t need a fancy camera to take good pictures. I have a DSLR camera (Canon Rebel T5i) that was my main camera for taking pictures for my blog. Lately, however, I’ve been using my iPhone to take most of my pictures. Why? Simply because it’s more convenient and still does a good job. The best camera is the one you already have.

Julie Cefalu shares 8 tips for better quilt photography and it includes my secret weapon that will make every photo pop!

Lighting

One of the biggest lessons I learned when I first started taking pictures for this blog is to turn off the flash. You may need to adjust your camera settings to allow more light to come into the shot or wait until the daytime to take the picture. This will give your photos more depth and natural color without being washed out by the harsh light of a flash.

I don’t have any fancy lighting equipment, mostly because I don’t have the space to store it. I take advantage of the natural light available as often as possible. If you’re inside, try to work near a window. Check to see what time of day offers the best light available.

I often use the floor area just inside our French doors for an overhead shot. I have to do this before the afternoon sun shines directly there to avoid dappled light and light that is too strong. Opening the door, however, lets in lots of bright, natural light. Below is a picture of what that photo set- up looks like with the door closed vs. open. It’s more obvious than the pictures show, trust me. You can see the final

If you’re shooting outdoors, it’s best to find an area in total shade or wait for a cloudy day. Direct sun can act similarly to a flash and dappled sunlight can add distracting shadows. Sometimes these things can work to your advantage, but usually I prefer an area of shaded light.

  • Shade when possible
  • Lincoln Stars Quilt Pattern
    Side sunlight can be effective
  • Dappled sunlight can be distracting
  • Full sun is a little harsh

Backdrops

The backdrop for many of my close up photos is a paintable wall paper that comes on a roll. It’s a little pricey for the small amount I use, but if I were to actually cut it up into squares and paint them in different colors, I would get my money’s worth. You can also search for “peel and stick wallpaper” and find a variety of affordable options. I have a wood-like backdrop that I use frequently as well.

Other backdrop options are a simple white sheet, poster board, wrapping paper, kraft paper, scrapbooking paper, a marble countertop, large floor tiles, chalkboard, newsprint, hardwood floor, and something we all have available: fabric!

Photo props

You can add a lot of interest to a picture by using photo props. I often find items in my sewing room that are the right color and scale for the photo. Buttons, ribbons, scissors, thread and other notions are often found in my photos.

Sometimes I look in my kitchen for photo props. I make a lot of mug rugs (see some of them here) so I like to add a cup, a spoon or a snack to the picture. Adding an element from nature such as a flower or an herb sprig can give some color and depth to an image as well.

  • Mug Rug Crumb Catcher

Change perspective

I don’t do this often enough, but a change of perspective can really add some punch to your image. Try different angles – from the side, overhead, knee level, etc. The photo below was taken from a sitting position and it really works well for this quilt.

Possibilities quilt made and designed by Julie Cefalu

When we remodeled our house a few years ago, I used one of the contractor’s ladders to frame a block in my quilt. I think that’s about as creative as I get!

Changing the elevation of your project along with your props is also a good way to add interest and dimension to your photo. Below I used a wooden box to add height to a tin container. I also had my thread and scissors working together to change their elevation.

Beehive Pincushion made by Julie Cefalu; pattern by Jacquelynne Steves

Photo Editing

I edit every picture that goes onto this blog. Up until recently, I’ve used Photoshop Elements (a lighter version of Photoshop) to edit everything. This is a powerful program, and I still use it for cropping images and changing the file size, etc. But now I’ve discovered a simple editing technique on my mobile device: the Adobe Lightroom App combined with presets.

Adobe Lightroom is available both as a mobile app for iOS and Android devices and as desktop software. The mobile app is free, but can also be upgraded to a paid-for premium version. I’m using the free version and it does everything I need it to.

My secret weapon

What has really made the Lightroom App functional for me is the use of presets. These are a group of settings that work together to achieve a certain style or look with one click of a button. A preset will adjust all of the sliders for you and are available for most photo editing software.

I discovered the Light & Airy Lifestyle Mobile Presets which are available for purchase. It comes with a downloadable pdf guide and video guides to walk you through the steps of installing the presets. This has been a game changer for me! It’s so easy to edit photos on my phone and post them to Instagram or send them to my desktop computer to use on my blog.

Below left you can see the original image and the Light & Airy presets in the Lightroom App on my iPhone, and below right you can see the new image with the L&A Clean preset applied along with a view of the sliders that were automatically changed.

8 tips for better quilt photography and it includes my secret weapon that will make every photo pop!

Next, I uploaded the photo to my desktop computer, cropped it and changed the image size. Below is the final image that I will use in a future blog post.

Hexagon flowers made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter

Below is a before and after shot from a recent blog post. You can use the slider to see how much brighter the picture is after applying a preset.

Yes, this could have been achieved manually using any editing software. But, I often struggle to get the white balance and color saturation and (insert all the things) just right. Plus I spend too much time in the process! Now I can apply a preset and the work is done for me.

Get inspired

There are so many ways to get inspired for photography – in magazines and online. I often look to Instagram for quilt photography inspiration. I recently discovered @builtaquilt and I love everything I see there. Julie Schoening is the person behind Builtaquilt. She’s a professional photographer and she curates the most beautiful quilt photos for her Instagram feed. It’s a great way to get ideas for staging quilt photos as well.

Check out the Instagram feed of @Builtaquilt for tons of inspiration!

Check out your favorite magazines for ideas and inspiration. That’s one of their main jobs is to get a good photo. Notice the the lighting, the props, the angle and the location of the images. There is so much creativity to be found in the pages of a good magazine!

Magazines are a great source of quilt photography ideas.

Add close ups

Take close ups of your projects! Get in there deep and show all of the details. We want to feel the texture of that pillow or the lines of that quilting. Being able to get a closer look at something is such a bonus.

Close up of Summer Fun Quilt designed and made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter

If you’re a blogger, I encourage you to use images that fill your main blog workspace. Take advantage of your real estate and your blog will stand out. Most of my images are 800 px wide. Sometimes I feel like that might be a bit much for a certain image, but usually bigger is better for a blog.


That was a much longer post than I intended. I’m always trying to improve my photography and I’ve learned so much in the past 10 years. I hope you found a tip or idea that will make your pictures better. Thank you for reading and happy picture taking!

8 tips for better quilt photography and it includes my secret weapon that will make every photo pop!

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Some new quilting tools & books

2 / 28 / 212 / 28 / 21

I like to keep an eye on what’s new in the quilting world, especially when it comes to new quilting tools. I’m lucky that I work in a quilt shop so I get to see many of the latest quilting books and gadgets as soon as they hit the market. Let me show you a few of my latest finds!

Note: Affiliate links have been provided for your convenience and I will receive a small compensation (with no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase using one of those links. With that said, I strongly believe we need to support our local quilt shops. I hope that you reach out to your local quilt shop first, to see if they carry any of these products.

New Quilting Tools

Finding a good air erasable marker isn’t always easy. I want something that I can see well, that is easy to apply and that goes away just as easily. I’m happy to share that the Quilter’s Select Self-Erase Marker does all of that.

I have some new quilting tools to tell you about including this Quilter's Select Self-erase marker.  @ The Crafty Quilter

I typically don’t like air erasable markers, but this one stays visible for a minimum of 3 hours all the way up to 3 days. So, that could be a bad thing if you’re not planning on using those marked guidelines for a while. But if you need a temporary guideline, this marker has a few things that make it unique. It has an eraser so you can erase your marks if needed, and you can iron over it and it will not heat set the drawn marks! I can draw a diagonal guideline and not have to worry about ironing over it. Nice.

I will probably use a different tool for marking quilting lines, because I usually want something that will last days or weeks. I did try it out for one section of a recent quilt, and I liked the precision of the drawn lines and the way it disappeared by itself when I was done (after about 24 hours for this).

If you want more details, check out this short video by Alex Anderson about the Quilter’s Select Self-Erase Marker.


I love teaching classes and sharing tips with others, but I always learn something from my students as well. In a recent Zoom class, several students mentioned the Sew Steady Grid Glider. One person said she uses it to get accurate 1/4″ seams and there is so much more that it can do. The grid makes it easy for quick measurements and its slippery surface makes it ideal for free motion quilting. It comes in two sizes; I bought the large, 12″ x 20″ size. It has a cutout for the feed dog area and a sticky back that is easily positioned in place.

I have some new quilting tools to tell you about including this Sew Steady Grid Glider. @ The Crafty Quilter

It has markings 1/4″ on both sides of the center needle position so you can sew diagonal seams without having to mark them. Below, I have a HST square with the bottom corner lined up with the 1/4″ line that is to the right of center. The top corner gets lined up with the edge of my 1/4″ foot. It also has 30, 45 and 60 degree markings which can be helpful for other shapes.

I have some new quilting tools to tell you about including this Sew Steady Grid Glider.

The Sew Steady Grid Glider is a wonderful tool, but I have to be honest – it has its drawbacks too. I have a top loading bobbin, and I can’t see it or access it without having to remove the glider or make a cutout for the bobbin case. This can be a little annoying. I read that it doesn’t fit every sewing table and that some people prefer the Supreme Slider for free motion quilting, but I have yet to test it for that myself. I’ll continue to play with it and enjoy the benefits of the grid and other markings.

If you want to watch a good video about this product, check out what Laura at SewVeryEasy has to say about it. Skip to the 8:00 minute mark (unless you want to see other ways to sew a diagonal seam without having to mark it).

New Quilt Books

I love thumbing through quilt books. I have a nice collection of books and I add to it very thoughtfully now. (I had to purge when we remodeled two years ago and found that I could very well open my own quilt shop and library with all of the stuff I had accumulated). I find so much inspiration and guidance in quilt books!

I recently purchased the book, Scrap School by Lissa Alexander, and it is full of fun projects for the scrappy quilter! Lissa has joined forces with some of her designer friends and they’ve got 12 projects that range in variety and style. I know that most of us accumulate scraps of fabric that just keep getting bigger and bigger. Well, this book will give you some wonderful ideas to put those scraps to use.

Scrap School compiled by Lissa Alexander is a great book to help you use up your scraps!

It’s hard to choose a favorite design in this book, but the one that drew me in and sealed the deal was Ombre Butterscotch Baskets, designed and pieced by Lissa Alexander. I love everything about this quilt!

I also love this bright and cheery County Fair quilt designed by Amy Smart. It’s perfect for those 2 1/2″ squares that I have been cutting and saving.

And then there’s While At Lunch, designed, pieced and quilted by Sarah Huechteman. I love the tile pattern that is created by the color value and placement of each block.

Throughout the book, Lissa sprinkles her wisdom through her Scrap School tips, giving you the confidence and freedom to play with your scraps.


The second book I purchased is Top the Table, a Moda All-Stars book compiled by Lissa Alexander. I love smaller projects and this book is all about that with table toppers in all shapes and sizes.

Top The Table is a wonderful book for quick projects and gifts for your table.

Even with all of the great designs included, I think what I love most about all of the Moda All-Stars books is learning about each of the designers featured. There’s always a Q&A included with each project and this book’s topic is “Table Talk”. Things like their favorite table center piece and tips for quilting smaller projects are among some of the topics. You can see an example of a Table Talk page, below, with Corey Yoder and her adorable table runner, Add It Up.

The first project in this book, Charmingly Recycled by Lisa Bongean, caught my attention and I’ve already got some fabric picked out for it. I enjoy anything with an orange peel design and how can you go wrong with denim? Actually, I haven’t quilted with denim, but I love this idea!

If you like a more traditional look, you can’t go wrong with Cinnamon Sugar by Jo Morton. Reproduction prints in any color range would look so good with this pattern.

And for a more modern take on a table runner, check out Frank’s Prairie by Robin Pickens. This design was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and I appreciate the artistic look of this project. It’s also on my list!

If you’re looking for a quick gift or you just want to spruce up your table, you’ll love the many options provided by Top the Table.


That’s just a few of the new quilting tools and books that are available. Do you have any favorites? Leave a comment and let me know!

Check out my Five Favorite Quilting Tools and My 7 Favorite Hand Embroidery Tools for more tips and inspiration.

Next week I’ll share about a new photo editing app I’ve been using. Thanks for visiting today and happy quilting!

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Ombre heart coasters

2 / 20 / 212 / 20 / 21

I know Valentine’s Day is long gone, but I couldn’t resist making these Ombre heart coasters last weekend. They are so dang cute and perfect for any time you want to share some love!

Ombre Heart Coasters are perfect for quick gifts and easy to make.  Basic instructions are shared at The Crafty Quilter.

These little hearts are a smaller version of my original Ombre heart quilt block tutorial. They go together really easy and you can turn them into coasters, pincushions or a mini quilt. Whatever your heart desires!

The coasters measure 6 1/2″ and the original ombre heart quilt block measures 8 1/2″ (unfinished). Today, I’m giving dimensions and quick instructions for two smaller sizes, but you can always refer to the original tutorial for more detailed instructions if you need to.

Ombre Heart Coasters are perfect for quick gifts and easy to make.  Basic instructions are shared at The Crafty Quilter.

The cutting instructions for the heart only (not including the borders) are below. This will give you a 5″ unfinished heart. I added 1 1/4″ wide borders to make it into a 6 1/2″ unfinished heart. Fabric scraps are perfect for these hearts!

I made an even smaller version (because I was having so much fun) and this heart measures 3 1/2″ unfinished. I think a heart pincushion is coming! After adding 1 1/4″ borders, it measures 5″ unfinished. You could change the border sizes to make either of these hearts measure whatever you like. The cutting instructions for the smaller heart are below.

I took a quick picture of how the assembly process goes for the center heart. This is the same process for any size you make.

Ombre Heart Coasters are perfect for quick gifts and easy to make.  Basic instructions are shared at The Crafty Quilter.

Once the hearts were finished, I decided to make them into coasters. I found some cute backing fabric and used Pellon Thermolam (sew-in or fusible works) for the batting. I like this product because it doesn’t shrink, it holds heat well and shows off the quilting. I use it often for table runners, too.

The back side of the Ombre Heart Coaster by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter.
Ombre Heart Coaster @ The Crafty Quilter

The quilting is simple with straight lines. I felt like the pink heart got a little washed out with all of the quilting lines done in white. I found a perfect variegated thread for the orange ombre heart that had all of the colors in that range in it. The thread is Fantastico, color Tropical Smoothie, from Superior Threads. I love the sheen in this thread!

Ombre Heart Coasters are perfect for quick gifts and easy to make.  Basic instructions are shared at The Crafty Quilter.

I used a single fold binding which is really nice for smaller projects like this. You can find instructions for that in my Mug Rug Binding tips.

Single fold binding is used for these ombre heart coasters.

If you’re looking for a pattern for a larger quilt, you can check out my layer-cake-friendly Ombre Love pattern available in my Etsy Shop.

Ombre Love quilt pattern by The Crafty Quilter designs available on Etsy.

Well, from my heart to yours, I hope you enjoy these Ombre heart coasters! They’re super fun to make!

Ombre Heart Coasters are perfect for quick gifts and easy to make.  Basic instructions are shared at The Crafty Quilter.
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Finished Disappearing nine patch and my winter garden

2 / 12 / 212 / 12 / 21

Friday are for finishes; kind of like Tuesdays are for tacos. It just makes sense. So for this fine Friday, I have a finished disappearing 9 patch quilt to show you (along with pictures of my winter vegetable garden).

Disappearing nine patch

I started this disappearing nine patch quilt in the summer of 2019. It was for my disappearing 9-patch quilt along. You can still find all of the instructions and tips there if you want to make one too. I love, love this easy quilt pattern!

Disappearing nine patch quilt made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter

They call this a disappearing nine patch because you start by sewing together squares into a 9-patch block and then cut them apart to create a new block. I used a charm pack but I also cut many of the 5″ squares from scraps of Minick & Simpson fabric. My layout is very random and “patchworky”. I’m calling it my summer picnic quilt. Cooper is calling it his winter siesta quilt.

Disappearing nine patch quilt made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter and her helper Cooper

The quilting was done by my SIL who did a wonderful job (as usual). I love the simple geometric design and texture it provides.

Disappearing nine patch quilt made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter, quilted by Audrey Crawford at Sew Katie Jean.

I used my machine binding technique for a fast finish. It took me about two hours to sew front and back. I love the walking foot on my Babylock Crescendo for this. It keeps everything straight and flat.

My machine binding technique is very fast and easy.

My original disappearing 9-patch that I made for the quilt along is below. You can see the difference in design by how you rotate the blocks. This version is very controlled and you get a distinct pattern. The fabric is Mama’s Cottage by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics. It’s such a bright and happy quilt!

Quilt made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter for her Disappearing 9-patch quilt along.
Disappearing 9-patch quilt made by Julie Cefalu @ The Crafty Quilter

Winter vegetable garden

We always have a summer vegetable garden, and this year we decided to keep it going with some winter veggies. Here, in Northern California, the winters are mild and perfect for lettuces, root veggies and cruciferous vegetables along with many herbs.

Mr. Crafty Quilter built three raised beds soon after we moved into this house. In the photo below you can see rows of lettuce, beets, green onions, carrots, spinach and swiss chard. The top bed has parsley and arugula that have both gotten a little out of control.

My favorite thing in the garden is the Romanesco broccoli. I wanted to plant regular broccoli, but the nursery only had Romanesco, so that’s what I used. It is so beautiful and the taste is very delicate. More like cauliflower with a nuttiness to it. We just harvested our first head and I’m now a huge fan!

Romanesco broccoli

We also planted cauliflower and kale in the lower bed. These beds are in our front yard because that’s where the sun is best. We love watching neighbors walk by and lean in for a closer look! Cooper keeps them honest though. 😉


Now that I’m “mostly” vegetarian {and by that I mean I’ll eat fish once in a while and maybe some chicken on a rare occasion}, I’m really enjoying the home grown vegetables. Four months ago, I found out I have high blood pressure (as does my mom and all my siblings) so I thought it was time for a healthy change in diet and lifestyle. After watching the documentary Game Changers on Netflix and Knives over Forks, I gave up meat the very next day. I still eat dairy products, but I’m easing into this thing. I feel better and I’m definitely eating more vegetables than I used to. And I lost five pounds. Not much, but I only want to lose five more. Consistent exercise is my next goal.

That’s more than I usually share about my personal habits. I’m not trying to convert anyone, I just know that health is always a hot topic and I’m always interested in what works for other people. Maybe I’m secretly hoping that I’m not alone with these health challenges. I also think the planet would benefit, as well, if we focused on a more plant-based diet. Okay, enough said (for now).

Thanks for reading and I hope you have a wonderful Friday and a heart-filled weekend!

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Sew Thankful Sunday, February 2021

2 / 7 / 212 / 7 / 21

{I love the idea of “paying it forward”. I think the world would be a better place if we could spread some joy and acknowledgement of good deeds done by others. I try to do that once a month for my Sew Thankful Sunday posts. I highlight some great content that I’ve found on other people’s blogs that I hope will inspire you and reward the originator by bringing traffic to their site. If your blog has been mentioned without your consent, please let me know and I will take you off the current list of featured bloggers.}

Sew Thankful Sunday February 2021 is full of projects to fill your heart and tips to make your sewing and quilting life easier.

Blink. There goes January and here we are in February already! I’m truly not ready for this year to progress forward; although in some ways I’m more than ready to have parts of it done and gone. Sew Thankful February brings us lots of heartfelt projects and some sweet things too!

Note:  If you use Pinterest, please pin from the original source and not this blog post. Remember, you can click on any of the images in this post and it will open up a new tab to the associated link.

  1. I’m excited to kick off February with this sweet Lovestruck Heart Block Pattern from Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew! She never fails to make some kind of heart project in February and this one is adorable.
Lovestruck Heart Block (free) Pattern @ Cluck Cluck Sew!
  1. Time to decorate with this cute XOXO Bunting for Valentine’s Day by Cherry at Cherry Blossoms Quilting for We All Sew. This is a quick project with excellent instructions for a happy splash of hugs and kisses!
XOXO Bunting @ We All Sew
  1. Give your Valentine something to satisfy his or her sweet tooth with this Giant Chocolate Sugar Cookie from Our Best Bites. Included with the recipe are some cute printable labels, too. I might have to make one for myself just because!
Giant Chocolate Sugar Cookie @ Our Best Bites
  1. Check out this fun Stitches From The Heart Quilt & Cross Stitch Pattern at The Jolly Jabber. They have a video tutorial that walks you through the steps and you can choose a mini or wall hanging size quilt or maybe you want to try cross stitching. Very sweet to have all those choices!
Stitches From The Heart Quilt Pattern @ The Jolly Jabber
  1. You may know Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring as an incredible free motion quilter and pattern designer, but she also offers lots of tips for her 2-Cent Tuesday blog posts. Recently she shared the importance of keeping half-square triangle units perfectly square and how she accomplishes that.
2-Cent Tuesday Tip for HST’s @ Ivory Spring
  1. Quilters are always trying to get their seam allowance just right. Amy at Diary of A Quilter shows you What a scant 1/4″ seam allowance is and why it’s important. Such a simple thing that can make a big difference!
  1. I love learning how quilters organize their sewing spaces, so I was delighted to see the January Aurifil Artisan Sew Organized Showcase. It features 17 designers and how they organize their threads and sewing tools. Below is one idea from Lauren at Molly and Mama on storing her Aurifil threads and floss.
Aurifil thread & floss organization from Molly and Mama for the Aurifil Artisan Showcase
  1. If you like piecing quilt blocks as much as I do, you’ll love the 2021 RBD Block Challenge at Riley Blake Designs. Follow along now through June 22nd as 16 designers share their 10″ quilt block patterns. The final quilt design is still a mystery but I’m sure it will be fabulous!
  1. I love seasonal table runners and this Heart Table Runner and Quilt Tutorial from Connie at Free Motion By The River is perfect for February. This is perfect for a winter day of sewing!
Heart Table Runner & Quilt Tutorial @ Free Motion by the River

I don’t know about you, but my heart is full with all of these amazing projects and tips! Enjoy the rest of your day, and thanks for visiting Sew Thankful Sunday February!

PS. You might enjoy visiting last year’s Sew Thankful Sunday February here!

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I couldn’t help myself. 💕 I felt like making I couldn’t help myself. 💕 I felt like making hearts today so I revisited my ombré heart tutorial from 2018. I just love a good ombré and anything with hearts is a win! 
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The smaller inside heart (without the borders) measures 3” finished and the larger one measures 41/2” finished.  The original ombré heart from 2018 (last photo) measures 6” finished.
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A finish for Friday! This a #disappearing9patch f A finish for Friday!  This a #disappearing9patch from 2019.  It’s going to be a summer picnic quilt, but Coper thinks it’s his winter siesta quilt 😭.
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Have you ever made a #disappearingninepatchquilt quilt?  They’re fun and easy!  More details can be found on my blog (link in profile).
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