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Black & white & brights – top finished, or not – 2020.06.22

As I predicted, there was a lot of un-sewing and re-sewing and partial seams involved in the piecing of this quilt – but the top is now all sewn together. It’s about 44 x 46 inches. Here it is on … Continue reading

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Vancouver MQG 10 year anniversary challenge – 2020.05.20

The Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. We have a new logo, and a modern mini challenge with the theme TEN using only the new logo colours. Each mini must be 10 inches square. I … Continue reading

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Matchstick quilting experiment – 2020.04.19

My next idea for the Canadian Quilters Try-A-Triad Challenge, was to do intense matchstick quilting with a variety of thread colors to see how much it would appear to change the color of the base fabrics. This time, I’m using … Continue reading

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Anonymous artwork revealed – 2019.10.31

IAD Anonymous Show – I had 3 fabric art pieces accepted into the annual International Artists Day Anonymous Show at 100 Braid St Studios in New Westminster BC. There were over 250 pieces of artwork, including oil & acrylic paintings, … Continue reading

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SAQA annual benefit auction – 2019.09.05

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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Succulents quilt is finished – 2019.07.17

The Succulents quilt is finished and I’m quite happy with it. I’ve entered it in the Alden Lane Nursery Quilting in the Garden quilt show. The finished size is 38 x 42 inches, and each succulent plant is about 26 … Continue reading

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Sacred Threads Eye Contact entries – 2019.05.20

When I saw the call for entry for the Sacred Threads Eye Contact special installation, I knew I had to enter! The required size of the pieces is 23″ wide by 5″ high – very long and narrow, and required … Continue reading

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I’m still here! – 2019.04.30

The last time I posted here was February 16 – one and a half months ago! I haven’t abandoned my blog, but I have been traveling a lot, and when I was at home between trips, I was working [frantically] … Continue reading

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‘Can You Feel the Color?’ – 2019.02.16

This is my entry for a new exhibition by the Fibre Art Network titled “20/20 Vision”. It is titled ‘Can You Feel the Color?‘ I think it’s a great example of how a quilt can be both an art quilt … Continue reading

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Year in review – 2019.01.01

Happy New Year!   As the year ends, I’ve been looking back at 2018, reviewing my quilting-related activities and accomplishments. Making art – I created more than 25 art quilts and other fiber art with a variety of themes and techniques.  … Continue reading

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