Category Archives: Quilt shows

I went to QuiltCon! – 2015.02.18-23

I just got back late last night from QuiltCon in Austin Texas. There were hundreds of amazing quilts.  You can see a small sample of them here, including the award winners.  And Luana Rubin’s Flickr page gives a good idea … Continue reading

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2014 – Year in review

It’s that time of year again!  An opportunity to review accomplishments in the past year, and set goals for the new year. During 2014, I created more than 25 quilts, which I think is my most prolific year so far!  … Continue reading

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Friday finish and other news – 2014.09.12

Here’s my finished entry for the Canadian Quilters’ Association invitational traveling quilt show ‘It’s Time for Colour!’ – more information here.  It’s another piece in my Rainy Day people series, and I titled it ‘Rainy Day Girls’.   SAQA’s 2014 … Continue reading

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Pets on Quilts Show – a Dog named “Neo”

Welcome to everyone visiting from Lily Pad Quilting’s Pets on Quilts Show.   This is my second entry to the Pets on Quilts Show – you can read about my first entry here.  Make sure that you pop over and … Continue reading

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Pets on Quilts Show – a Cat named “Baby”

Welcome to everyone visiting from Lily Pad Quilting’s Pets on Quilts Show.   I love making quilted pet portraits, so when I saw this online quilt show, I just had to participate! Make sure that you pop over and check … Continue reading

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CQA Award!

Quilt Canada 2014 is taking place this week in St. Catherines Ontario, from June 10-14.  I’m not attending this year, but I did have four quilts accepted for the National Juried Show. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday evening, … Continue reading

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Friday finishes – 2014.03.07

This week I have two finishes to share. This my first entry for the Canadian Quilters‘ Trend-Tex Challenge.   It went together really quickly – on Monday I drew the pattern on freezer paper, cut the fabric and sewed it together; … Continue reading

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2013 Year in review

I just reviewed my accomplishments in 2012 and the goals I set for 2013.  I’m very happy with my productivity. In 2013, I made more than 20 quilts, had 15 art quilts accepted into quilt shows, and was published 7 … Continue reading

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Bloggers Quilt Festival Fall 2013 – Part 2

This is my second entry in Amy’s Bloggers Quilt Festival – you can read about my first entry here. Category entered: Wall Hanging Quilts Techniques used: machine piecing, fused applique, stitched applique, free-motion quilting Designed, created and quilted by me … Continue reading

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Bloggers Quilt Festival Fall 2013 – Part 1

Amy at Amy’s Creative Side has been running the Bloggers Quilt Festival since 2009.  It’s timed to coincide with Quilt Market in the fall and spring each year. Here’s the schedule if you’d like to participate – you can submit … Continue reading

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