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Quilt Canada favourites – 2022.06.30

I didn’t take very many photos at Quilt Canada, but there were lots of wonderful, inspiring quilts. Here are a few quilts and exhibits that really appealed to me. . . .

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Quilt Canada recap – 2022.06.29

Earlier this month, I spent 4 fun-filled days at Quilt Canada 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.   An awards ceremony, followed by 3 days of workshops, lectures, shopping and hundreds of spectacular quilts! This was the first large live … Continue reading

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‘Sunflower on Blue’ for SAQA annual auction – 2022.05.26

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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Duet – a new art quilt – 2022.03.31

I haven’t posted for almost 3 weeks, but that’s because I have been busy designing and creating a new art quilt. At the beginning of March, I decided to enter the Sacred Threads / Broadway Gallery exhibit – Harmony. I … Continue reading

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Lecture at Quilt Canada in June – 2022.03.11

I’m really looking forward to Quilt Canada in Vancouver in June. Quilt Canada will include the National Juried Show, the Concurrent Quilt Shows, the Merchant Mall, Demonstration Booth, plus a wide selection of workshops and lectures. Registration opens on March … Continue reading

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Square Foot Show – Flash sale to benefit Ukraine – 2022.03.04

Attention art collectors! Square Foot Show is having flash sale THIS WEEKEND to benefit the Ukraine! Artists are donating their artworks, and all proceeds are going to support the Ukrainian people in their time of devastation. Proceeds will go to … Continue reading

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New art quilt ‘Variegated Spring’ – 2022.02.18

On February 12, I pulled some strips of variegated green fabrics from my stash and sewed them together to create a background for my quilt. I drew a quick sketch of my concept – a grid of strips and squares. … Continue reading

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New SAQA virtual gallery: Street Art – 2022.01.09

Last October, SAQA announced a call for a new virtual online gallery: Street Art. “Born in controversy and the dark of night, this exhibition invites you to explore and create your own version of a now vibrant and respected art … Continue reading

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‘Heat Waves’ mini quilt – 2021.12.20

The next challenge that caught my eye was the current Curated Quilts mini challenge. The colour palette is shades of red and pink, the theme is Energize. I gathered together all my red and pink fabrics and bias tape. Then … Continue reading

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‘Curves Gone Wild’ finished Nov 1 – 2021.12.20

I see that I forgot to post a final photo of my ‘Curves Gone Wild’ quilt. (I posted it on Instagram on November 1, then forgot to post it here). Here it is. I quilted curvy lines with my walking … Continue reading

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