Tag Archives: modern quilt

On my design wall – 2015.01.21

The tree quilt is progressing well.  Here it is with the trees pinned in place.  They will probably get repositioned as I sew them onto the background.  I’m debating whether to cover the background trees with white tulle, but will … 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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Postcards received, WIP and QuiltCon entries – 2014.12.18

A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about my entries to Brandy Lynn‘s worldwide Snowflake postcard exchange.   On December 3rd, Brandy let us all know who we were exchanging postcards with, and I mailed mine off to Quebec and to … Continue reading

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Finished modern quilt and pillow cover – 2014.12.05

I have a couple of finishes to share today. I’ve finished my VMQG Round Robin quilt.   When I brought it home from the guild meeting, I pinned it to my design wall and contemplated it for a few days.   I … Continue reading

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Welcome Blogathon Canada visitors!

I’m delighted to be participating in the third Blogathon Canada, a week-long blog hop of Canadian quilting blogs, sponsored by Sew Sisters Quilt Shop.  If you follow along, You’ll get to visit and meet some amazing Canadian quilting bloggers – … Continue reading

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Something just for me! – 2014.11.12

I can’t remember the last time I made something for our home. I’m usually quilting for a show or a challenge, or for a custom order.  Or even just to add to the inventory in my Etsy shop.  But this … Continue reading

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On my design wall – 2014.11.05

At the last VMQG meeting, we revealed our round robin quilt tops.   We started in February and we’ve been adding to each others’ blocks every month since then.  This is my starting block, and how it looks after 8 months.  … Continue reading

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Off my design wall – finally! – 2014.10.20

This must be one my longest projects.  I started this quilt at a workshop in February 2013.  Then I finished piecing it at a retreat in May 2014.  I started quilting it in July.  Thanks to the VMQG’s UFO challenge … Continue reading

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On and off my design wall – 2014.08.19

I really like this little quilt I made for the Vancouver MQG Mini Quilt Swap.   I didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy it after I finished it, because that happened yesterday afternoon – just in time for … Continue reading

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On my design wall – 2014.07.30

I’m working on and/or thinking about several projects right now.  Most of them, though, I can’t show you any photos. I’ve started a new dog portrait, but it’s not yet at the point where I can take photos – hopefully, … Continue reading

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