Author Archives: TerryAske

Succulents quilt is finished – 2019.07.17

Posted on July 17, 2019 by TerryAske

The Succulents quilt is finished and I’m quite happy with it. I’ve entered it in the Alden Lane Nursery Quilting in the Garden quilt show. The finished size is 38 x 42 inches, and each succulent plant is about 26 … Continue reading →

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Progress on Succulents quilt – 2019.07.10

Posted on July 10, 2019 by TerryAske

In my last post, I talked about how I’m constructing my new Succulents quilt. I had selected a background fabric and was about to start the quilting. I’m doing the quilting in 2 stages. Here’s how I did the first … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions – 2019.07.07

Posted on July 7, 2019 by TerryAske

I’ve been working on a new quilt featuring huge succulent plants. When I was in San Francisco a few months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ann DuMont. Ann has a beautiful garden full of succulents. She photographs her … Continue reading →

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June recap – 06.30.2019

Posted on June 30, 2019 by TerryAske

Since I last posted, I attended Quilt Canada and completed a couple of mini quilts for the newest Curated Quilts mini challenge. The theme for this one was “Stars”. I made 2 entries – ‘Twinkle Stars’ and ‘Starburst’. I love … Continue reading →

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‘Floating’ for ‘World Wide Whispers’ – 2019.05.29

Posted on May 29, 2019 by TerryAske

I made this quilt almost a year ago. But it was a secret project, so I haven’t posted any photos until now. In October 2017, Kim Caskey of Edmonton AB asked if I would like to participate in a project … Continue reading →

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Sacred Threads Eye Contact entries – 2019.05.20

Posted on May 20, 2019 by TerryAske

When I saw the call for entry for the Sacred Threads Eye Contact special installation, I knew I had to enter! The required size of the pieces is 23″ wide by 5″ high – very long and narrow, and required … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – a Map quilt – 2019.05.06

Posted on May 6, 2019 by TerryAske

Last June, I was contacted by Valerie Prideaux of Quilts at the Creek to ask if I would like to participate in their Map Your World challenge. Valerie is posting one quilt a month on the blog, and the map … Continue reading →

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I’m still here! – 2019.04.30

Posted on April 30, 2019 by TerryAske

The last time I posted here was February 16 – one and a half months ago! I haven’t abandoned my blog, but I have been traveling a lot, and when I was at home between trips, I was working [frantically] … Continue reading →

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‘Can You Feel the Color?’ – 2019.02.16

Posted on February 16, 2019 by TerryAske

This is my entry for a new exhibition by the Fibre Art Network titled “20/20 Vision”. It is titled ‘Can You Feel the Color?‘ I think it’s a great example of how a quilt can be both an art quilt … Continue reading →

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‘Black Lines + Bright Colors’ for SAQA Spotlight Auction – 2019.02.13

Posted on February 13, 2019 by TerryAske

This is my entry to the SAQA Spotlight Auction.  All pieces must be 6” x 8” (portrait or landscape orientation). My artist statement: Black grid lines provide dramatic contrast with a palette of white and bright tertiary colors.  Obviously inspired … Continue reading →

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