Category Archives: Modern quilts

Fun with Circles and events of note – 2016.09.28

Posted on September 28, 2016 by TerryAske

Last Saturday I taught my Circles Circles Circles workshop for the Lions Gate Quilters Guild.  It’s a technique workshop, where I teach participants how to design their own circle blocks, and to sew curves and circles with flat seams.  Here … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival – Mini Quilt category

Posted on September 23, 2016 by TerryAske

Today I’m joining the fun at Amy’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival!  Thanks to Amy for hosting and organizing this fun event, where you will find many amazing and inspiring quilts.   This is my first entry to the Festival, entered in … Continue reading →

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VMQG Modern Quilt Showcase a success! – 2016.09.02

Posted on September 3, 2016 by TerryAske

Last weekend, members of the Vancouver MQG gathered in North Vancouver for our first ever Modern Quilt Showcase.  It was a huge success! This is what the venue looked like when we arrived.   And a few busy hours later, … Continue reading →

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My quilts on display – 2016.08.06

Posted on August 6, 2016 by TerryAske

In the month of August, some of my quilts will be on display at two different locations.   The first is the New West Cultural Crawl. I’m thrilled to have my art quilts on display at the Constituency Office of … Continue reading →

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‘Gridded Circle’ is finished – 2016.05.29

Posted on May 29, 2016 by TerryAske

I decided to quilt my circle quilt with a 1 inch grid, using yellow, orange and pink thread.  I finished the edges with a facing for a clean look.  I have submitted it for the fabric challenge on the MQG … Continue reading →

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A new circle quilt – 2016.05.25

Posted on May 25, 2016 by TerryAske

After a couple of false starts (here and here), and receiving my order of black fabric to add to my collection of Riley Blake solids, I started a new entry to the MQG Sashing Stash fabric challenge.  I reverted to … Continue reading →

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A change in direction – 2016.05.01

Posted on May 1, 2016 by TerryAske

I started working on my improv idea for the MQG challenge but I’m not happy with the results.  I had this idea about cutting the black & white sashing fabric into thin strips, off-grain, to diminish the very linear, geometric … Continue reading →

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In the mood for Improv – 2016.04.27

Posted on April 27, 2016 by TerryAske

In December, the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG) announced a new fabric challenge.  I signed up for the free black & white Sashing Stash fabric, which I received in March.  The rules require that only Riley Blake solids can be used … Continue reading →

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Year in review – 2015.12.31

Posted on December 31, 2015 by TerryAske

It’s that time of year again!  An opportunity to review accomplishments and activities during the past year, and set goals for the new year. During 2015, I created 18 quilts.   As you can see there were a few trees, and … Continue reading →

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Improv curved piecing – 2015.12.22

Posted on December 23, 2015 by TerryAske

I’m playing with improv Orange Peel blocks for the VMQG Round Robin challenge.  This is our last round, and the theme is Curved piecing.   I’ve always admired Orange Peel quilts, the wonkier the better.  Obviously, I haven’t settled on a … Continue reading →

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