Author Archives: TerryAske

On my design wall – a baby quilt – 2018.05.02

Posted on May 2, 2018 by TerryAske

A week ago, I started sewing blocks for a quilt for my brand new great-niece Evelyn. I planned make improv stripes in pink, purple and low volume prints.  I started making blocks about 13 inches square, thinking that would make … Continue reading →

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Quilt Canada postcard challenge – 2018.04.24

Posted on April 24, 2018 by TerryAske

Quilt Canada is coming to Vancouver in late May/early June.  In conjunction with the Canadian Quilters’ Association, Cindy at Cindy’s Threadworks is sponsoring a quilted postcard challenge. The postcards will be on display at Quilt Canada and will be available … Continue reading →

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Tally to Thirty – 2018.04.21

Posted on April 21, 2018 by TerryAske

My entry for the Trend-Tex Challenge is finished and has been submitted. As I said in my last post, I decided to base my design on the theme of 30 years.  I wanted a design that looked modern and interesting, … Continue reading →

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Triangles and tally marks – 2018.03.28

Posted on March 28, 2018 by TerryAske

Triangles Curated Quilts magazine has a new call for entry for mini quilts – the theme is Triangles.  The image below shows the color palette they would like entrants to use, all or in part. I have made two entries … Continue reading →

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SAQA auction donation – 2018.03.21

Posted on March 21, 2018 by TerryAske

Each year, SAQA invites each of its members to create a small 12 x 12 inch piece of art and donate it to the annual SAQA Benefit Auction.  The auction has a dual purpose – to increase the recognition of … Continue reading →

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Jack: a collaborative fibre art tribute – 2018.03.07

Posted on March 7, 2018 by TerryAske

At any given time, the Fibre Art Network has several exhibitions traveling to various venues, and one or more in the planning stages.  At the end of 2016, a new exhibit titled ‘Conversations‘ was announced. ‘Conversations’ will be an exhibition … Continue reading →

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Leaves and pebbles – 2018.03.05

Posted on March 5, 2018 by TerryAske

‘From a Tiny Seed’ is the newest Fibre Art Network exhibit.  All the pieces will be the same size – 8.5 x 11 inches.  This small format exhibit is intended to be loaned to quilt guilds and small venues such … Continue reading →

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‘Exuberant Trees’ on display in Vernon BC – 2018.03.04

Posted on March 4, 2018 by TerryAske

My art quilt ‘Exuberant Trees’ will be on display this month at Gallery Vertigo in Vernon BC.  The theme of the 5th Annual Fibre Art Exhibit is “Wild Life“.  The show will run from March 6th to 31st.  The opening … Continue reading →

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Exciting news and another cityscape – 2018.03.02

Posted on March 2, 2018 by TerryAske

Exciting news – in January, I posted about two art quilts I made for a new SAQA exhibit ‘Dusk to Dawn’ – Moonrise and Aurora. I felt I had a very slim chance of either being selected – typically, hundreds … Continue reading →

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Cityscape for SAQA Spotlight Auction – 2018.02.24

Posted on February 24, 2018 by TerryAske

This is my entry to the SAQA Spotlight Auction.  All pieces must be 6” x 8” (portrait or landscape orientation). This mini art quilt is inspired by my city, Vancouver BC, which is located in a spectacular scenic location between … Continue reading →

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