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Tree quilt – chapter 6

The tree is completely pieced and off the design wall, and I’ve started the quilting.  I’m planning to enter this one in the Canadian National Juried Show and the entry deadline is looming.  I’ll be concentrating on this for the … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I don’t have much to show today. I’m working on the tree quilt, and will have a new post soon about my progress on it. I’m going to make a mini mixed media piece for the Cloth Paper Scissors reader … Continue reading

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On my design wall

The piecing of the tree quilt is progressing well. The tree quilt technique requires very careful and precise piecing, so it was a pleasure to take a break with some improv piecing for the VMQG scrap bag challenge and swap.  … Continue reading

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On my design wall

First, I want to tell you about a new fabric shop, Quilt Stash, Squared.  Their mission is “to get all the wonderful fabric sitting in quilters’ bins, boxes and closets and market them in an on-line shop”.  They are located in the … Continue reading

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Tree quilt – chapter 4

I’ve finished selecting fabric for the tree quilt, and starting sewing it together.  So far the bottom part of the tree trunk and landscape area behind it, is sewn together. The technique I’m using for this quilt involves drawing the … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got a lot done this week. To see my progress on the tree quilt, click here. I finished my entry to the Cloth Paper Scissors reader challenge – Art Supply Doodle.  I ‘doodled’ with thread on fabric.  Here’s my … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I crossed a lot of completed items of my list this week. I sewed up some coasters for the Vancouver MQG booth at the upcoming Got Craft? event.  I used this great tutorial for the coasters.       Coleus … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I’m working on a new commissioned quilt.  When I posted this quilt in my Etsy shop, I received a request to make a similar one in a slightly larger size.  The original is 8 x 8 inches, and is a … Continue reading

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WiP Wednesday from my Houston hotel room

I’m in Houston for the International Quilt Market and Festival (see my recent posts for details).  Today I have nothing scheduled for the morning, and the exhibits and quilt show will not be open until 5 pm.  In anticipation that … Continue reading

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