Tag Archives: quilt challenge

New art quilt – 2016.08.26

Posted on August 26, 2016 by TerryAske

This week, I started and finished a small art quilt.  I’ll have to post about my techniques and process next week, because I’m about to leave for North Vancouver to help set up for the first-ever VMQG Modern Quilt Showcase.   … Continue reading →

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‘Gridded Circle’ is finished – 2016.05.29

Posted on May 29, 2016 by TerryAske

I decided to quilt my circle quilt with a 1 inch grid, using yellow, orange and pink thread.  I finished the edges with a facing for a clean look.  I have submitted it for the fabric challenge on the MQG … Continue reading →

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A new circle quilt – 2016.05.25

Posted on May 25, 2016 by TerryAske

After a couple of false starts (here and here), and receiving my order of black fabric to add to my collection of Riley Blake solids, I started a new entry to the MQG Sashing Stash fabric challenge.  I reverted to … Continue reading →

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In the mood for Improv – 2016.04.27

Posted on April 27, 2016 by TerryAske

In December, the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG) announced a new fabric challenge.  I signed up for the free black & white Sashing Stash fabric, which I received in March.  The rules require that only Riley Blake solids can be used … Continue reading →

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Star Trails – 2016.02.03

Posted on February 3, 2016 by TerryAske

Last fall, when I heard that Brenda Gael Smith was curating a new textile art exhibition, a matter of time, I decided to submit an entry.   Although my quilt was not one of the 32 selected, I really enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Year in review – 2015.12.31

Posted on December 31, 2015 by TerryAske

It’s that time of year again!  An opportunity to review accomplishments and activities during the past year, and set goals for the new year. During 2015, I created 18 quilts.   As you can see there were a few trees, and … Continue reading →

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Self-portraits – 2015.12.02

Posted on December 2, 2015 by TerryAske

Members of the Canadian Quilters’ Association should have received their Winter issue of The Canadian Quilter magazine.  I knew that my article about how I create portrait quilts – and why I like to experiment with self-portraits – would be … Continue reading →

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Off my design wall – 2015.11.09

Posted on November 9, 2015 by TerryAske

My MQG Michael Miller challenge quilt is finished – except for the hand-sewing.  (I’m accumulating quite a pile of quilts that need facings sewn down and/or sleeves sewn on.) Last week, I had the circle and the background pieced, and … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – a glitzy circle – 2015.11.02

Posted on November 4, 2015 by TerryAske

Earlier this year, I signed up for the MQG annual Michael Miller challenge.   The fabrics this year are from the Glitz collection – gold or silver designs on black or white backgrounds.  Each participant received 6 of these fabrics.   … Continue reading →

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An inspiring weekend – 2015.10.18

Posted on October 18, 2015 by TerryAske

Earlier this month I spent an inspiring few days with fellow members of the Fibre Art Network (FAN) at our annual retreat.  This year, it was held at the Edenvale Retreat Centre near Abbotsford BC.   We spent five days sharing … Continue reading →

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