Category Archives: Modern quilts

On my design wall

The VMQG February challenge is to create a block (or blocks) for a group quilt, using bright pinks and oranges, with a background of natural colored linen.  The second part of the challenge is to try something new.  Working with … Continue reading

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On my design wall

The Madrona Road quilt is almost finished – it just needs binding, then I can post it on the Flickr site.  I’m going to bind it with solid black.     When I positioned the stars on my design wall last … Continue reading

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On my design wall

It’s been a busy and eventful week. ‘Rainy Day People’ was accepted as a finalist for the Cloth Paper Scissors Make Mine Mini reader challenge, so it’s on its way to be considered for publication (along with 53 other finalists). … Continue reading

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On my design wall

The tree quilt, which is now titled Even Trees Get the Blues – is finally finished!  See details here. I have several quilts in the planning and designing stages.  First up is my entry to the Quilting Arts magazine Map … Continue reading

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2012 in review

Looking back at 2012, I’m very happy with my productivity.  In fact, when I add it all up, I’m amazed at myself! I made more than 20 quilts, had 11 art quilts accepted into quilt shows, and was published 4 … Continue reading

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Challenges, quilt shows and other news

At the the VMQG December guild meeting on Monday night, we all received our scrap bag challenge and swap creations. I made 2 mug rugs for Arita from her beautiful peach, yellow, orange and pink scraps.  It was fun to … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got a lot done this week. To see my progress on the tree quilt, click here. I finished my entry to the Cloth Paper Scissors reader challenge – Art Supply Doodle.  I ‘doodled’ with thread on fabric.  Here’s my … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I crossed a lot of completed items of my list this week. I sewed up some coasters for the Vancouver MQG booth at the upcoming Got Craft? event.  I used this great tutorial for the coasters.       Coleus … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got back from the Houston International Quilt Festival on Friday night.  I had a fantastic time, but now I’m back to reality.  I’ve been unpacking, and trying to get caught up.  I have several projects with deadlines, so my … Continue reading

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On my design wall

My Kona fabric finally arrived in the mail, so I’ve been working on my guild challenge.  Here’s the Kona Modern print that I received, plus the solids I ordered. I started with a wonky center square and just added to … Continue reading

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