Get ready to Strip Along with us in 2025! Over the course of four weeks, we’ll work together to assemble the stunning Strip N' Dip quilt top. Join us live every Tuesday at 4 PM CST during Tipsy Tuesday, starting May 13th, 2025. Watch and sew along as Gudrun guides you through each step with expert tips, tricks, and plenty of inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this creative and lively quilting adventure!

There’s something magical about the great outdoors. The rustle of leaves, the dramatic silhouettes of mountains, the soft hues of a sunset—nature offers an endless source of beauty and creativity. For quilters, this inspiration can translate beautifully into fabric and thread, helping us capture those breathtaking moments in a quilt that tells a story.

At GE Designs, we’re all about creativity—whether it’s in quilting or the kitchen! If you’ve tuned in to our live shows, Happy Friday and Perfect Pair, you know that great food and drinks is just as much a part of the fun as fabric and quilting tips.

Choosing the right batting for your quilt is just as important as selecting fabric or thread. Batting affects everything from how your quilt feels and looks to how it holds up over time. With so many options on the market, understanding terms like loft, drape, needle punching, and fiber content will help you make the best choice for your project.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the essentials of quilt batting—what it’s made of, how it behaves, and what to watch out for when making your pick.

Faster than Fast & Furious? Hard to imagine, but it's true. With a little creativity and a minimal amount of work, you can turn the 16" Wide Toweling into some fabulous home decor pieces. These projects are an inexpensive way to give your home a little refresh and make perfect holiday and hostess gifts. Add some embroidery for a personalized gifts, too.   

Achieving precise quilt blocks begins with mastering seam allowance. This crucial factor ensures accuracy, consistency, and professional-quality quilting results. Let’s dive into the key aspects of seam allowance, tools, and techniques to perfect your piecing.

Color is one of the most exciting parts of quilting, but it can also be one of the most challenging! Many quilters struggle with selecting the right colors to create a harmonious, eye-catching design. If you've ever finished a quilt only to feel that the colors aren’t quite right, you're not alone. Below, we’ll address some of the most common quilting color mistakes and offer practical solutions to help you solve color issues in quilting.

Quilting is a celebration of color, and nothing makes a statement quite like bold and bright fabrics. Whether you love the energy of fiery reds, the depth of rich blues, or the vibrancy of neon hues, knowing how to make colors pop in your quilt designs is key to creating eye-catching pieces.

When it comes to quilting, few color palettes evoke such timeless charm and elegance as pastels. These soft, soothing hues—from soft yellows to blush pinks and minty greens—bring a delicate touch to any project. Whether you're a traditionalist or love experimenting with modern styles, pastel quilting fabrics offer endless possibilities for creating beautiful, memorable quilts.

Discover how GE Designs and Gudrun Erla are making waves in the quilting world in the Twin Cities Business Journal. This article highlights Gudrun’s journey from Iceland to Minnesota, her innovative approaches, and the impressive growth of her business, GE Designs. Read more about her entrepreneurial success and contributions to the quilting community.

Read the article here

In episode 142 of the Quilter on Fire Podcast, Gudrun Erla shares how her community thrived during the pandemic. Discover how her innovative approach and engaging events helped quilters stay connected and inspired. Tune in to hear how GE Designs became a go-to resource for quilting enthusiasts.

Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts.