Tag Archives: art quilt

On my design wall – 2016.11.20

It’s been 3 weeks since I last posted – where does the time go? In my last post, I showed a quilt I’m making for the upcoming SAQA exhibit titled H2Oh!.   My goal is to have 3 water-themed quilts to … Continue reading

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On my design wall – 2016.10.28

There’s a new quilt taking shape on my design wall.  It’s for an upcoming SAQA exhibit titled H2Oh!.  The theme is ‘Water – it’s everywhere!’   The entry fee is $40 USD for up to three (3) entries, so I’m … Continue reading

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Quilt challenge – 10 x 10 – 2016.10.21

Another magazine challenge caught my eye recently – Machine Quilting Unlimited’s 10th Anniversary Challenge, 10 X 10!   The challenge:  “Create a quilt with 10” x 10” finished measurements, including the binding, that refers to the number 10 in some way. … Continue reading

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New architectural quilt – 2016.10.14

Have you heard about the Art with Fabric blog hop organized and hosted by Alida of Tweety Loves Quilting? The concept is for each participant to create a quilt or fabric project inspired by a “conventional” (i.e. non-textile) piece of … Continue reading

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Blog hop – Art with Fabric – 2016.10.13

Welcome to my stop on the Art with Fabric Blog Hop! A couple of months ago, Alida from Tweety Loves Quilting contacted me to see if I would like to participate in the Fall edition of her Art with Fabric … Continue reading

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Bits and pieces of news – 2016.10.12

Bits and pieces of news . . .   The Fibre Art Network (FAN) annual networking retreat was held last week in Winnipeg.  We spent four days sharing our work and inspiration with each other, shopping, touring local galleries, walking … Continue reading

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Fun with Circles and events of note – 2016.09.28

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 – Art Quilt category

This is my second entry to Amy’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival.  You can see my first entry, in the Mini Quilt Category, here.   Category entered:  Art Quilts Title:  ‘Exuberant Trees’ Techniques used:  freezer paper templates, machine piecing, folded-edge applique, straight-line … Continue reading

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New portrait quilt – 2016.09.17

Last week, I saw that the deadline had been extended for the Quilting Arts ‘Who Do You Love?’ reader challenge.  Even though I have a couple of other projects on the go, I decided to set them aside for a … Continue reading

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SAQA Online Auction starts today – 2016.09.16

The SAQA annual online auction starts today at 2pm Eastern.   Hundreds of 12″ x 12″ art quilts have been made by textile artists around the world, and donated to SAQA for the auction.  Click here to learn how the … Continue reading

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