Category Archives: Mini quilts

SAQA annual benefit auction – 2019.09.05

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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Another B&W mini quilt – 2019.08.28

As often happens, my subconscious influences my design choices. I’d been thinking about black & white quilts for the Curated Quilts mini challenge, and I noticed a fruit bowl in a friend’s kitchen. The shape of the fruit bowl intrigued … Continue reading

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Black & White mini quilts – 2019.08.26

My last post was more than a month ago, when I posted my finished ‘Succulents’ quilt. After that, I started working on a couple of mini quilts but didn’t post about them. At the end of July, I left for … Continue reading

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June recap – 06.30.2019

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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I’m still here! – 2019.04.30

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

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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Year in review – 2019.01.01

Happy New Year!   As the year ends, I’ve been looking back at 2018, reviewing my quilting-related activities and accomplishments. Making art – I created more than 25 art quilts and other fiber art with a variety of themes and techniques.  … Continue reading

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Curves mini quilts – 2018.12.30

The theme for Curated Quilts magazine’s issue 7 is Curves.  As usual they are having a mini quilt challenge, and some of the mini quilts will be published in the magazine. You can see all of the entries here. More … Continue reading

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