Tag Archives: VMQG

On my design wall – 2013.06.17

Posted on June 17, 2013 by TerryAske

Tonight is the monthly meeting of the Vancouver MQG – and also our 3rd anniversary party!  We also have a block challenge that was announced last month, due this month.  It’s a modern take on the disappearing 9-patch block.   … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.05.08

Posted on May 8, 2013 by TerryAske

I’ve finished my fossil quilt for the SAQA Western Canada Burgess Shale fossil quilt project. I’m really happy with the dimensional appearance of the head and body.  I outlined the spines and small armor plates with zigzag stitching – using … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – plans for May – 2013.05.01

Posted on May 1, 2013 by TerryAske

As usual, I have several projects on the go – even though I try hard not to do that! The VMQG logo colors group quilt has been side-lined until I get more fabric for the back.  I have to get … Continue reading →

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To Boston with Love

Posted on April 21, 2013 by TerryAske

The Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild is coordinating an effort to show support for Boston.  “To Boston With Love” is a collaborative effort of makers to bring peace and love from far and wide.  What’s being planned is a public exhibition … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.04.17

Posted on April 17, 2013 by TerryAske

Last June, the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild challenged members to make blocks with our guild colors.  I volunteered to piece the blocks into a guild quilt. There are 11 blocks made by VMQG members in a variety of designs, using … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – plans for April – 2013.04.03

Posted on April 3, 2013 by TerryAske

  I have several projects in the works right now, all very different techniques. I’ll be teaching a workshop on freezer paper piecing at the end of the month, and I’m working on a class sample.  I’m going to make … Continue reading →

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On my design wall

Posted on February 8, 2013 by TerryAske

The VMQG February challenge is to create a block (or blocks) for a group quilt, using bright pinks and oranges, with a background of natural colored linen.  The second part of the challenge is to try something new.  Working with … Continue reading →

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On my design wall

Posted on February 6, 2013 by TerryAske

My entry to  the Quilting Arts magazine Map It Out reader challenge is one of the 11 finalists.  It’s on its way to the magazine for photography.  Look for a gallery of “Map It Out” quilts in the June/July 2013 issue … Continue reading →

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Challenges, quilt shows and other news

Posted on December 19, 2012 by TerryAske

At the the VMQG December guild meeting on Monday night, we all received our scrap bag challenge and swap creations. I made 2 mug rugs for Arita from her beautiful peach, yellow, orange and pink scraps.  It was fun to … Continue reading →

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