Where's your "Hidden Beach?"
Home from a creative week in Sisters, Oregon at the oldest (30+ years) and the biggest outdoor quilt festival in the world. The week started with Quilters Affair and 5 days full of classes from 30 teachers from all over the world. Every quilting technique imaginable was represented from the Modern Quilt movement to tradition hand quilting. Truly something for everyone. Below are pictures from my classes. I taught Hibiscus as a 2 day class, Bird of Paradise (1 day) and my new pattern, Hidden…
Off the machine today…
Two quilts for Kathy…the squares on point I started yesterday…Digital design Blowing Grasses by Karen Thompson Great color in this quilt! And the 2nd quilt is a much smaller watercolor …
Appliquéd Mini Quilt - Detail
8.5" x 17.5" Original design. Made from shot cotton fabrics. Machine stitched and hand quilted.
2017 Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Show-Small Quilts, Wearables, Other
I get so excited about my local guild’s show-it’s always fabulous! Enjoy a peek at this year’s Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild show: Best of Show, Inger Blood: “A Taste of Tie&…
William Morris for applique lovers
William Morris (1834 –1896) was an English textile designer associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement. During his lifetime, Morris produc...
On the Road Teaching: Empty Spools 2017, Session 2
I arrived back home to Maine from this teaching trip just in time for a good old Nor’Easter (that’s a blizzard for you non-New England folks). A foot or more—hard to tell with all that …
Yume no Ukihashi – Le pont flottant des songes | Chambre des couleurs
Yume no Ukihashi - stitched and quilted by hand - hexagon quilt. Quilt en tissus anciens japonais. Chambre des Couleurs.
'Bead Physics': using elements of art and principles of design in quilting | Midwest Fiber Arts Trails
The composition of Nancy Eha's 'bead physics' is rich in detail and layers, inviting the viewer to explore the story she tells.
Hottest New Coloring Books: January 2017 Roundup
Frank Lloyd Wright Coloring Postcards
Reverse Applique Heart Quilt Pattern.
Reverse Applique Heart Quilt Pattern- this rewarding technique teaches you how to sew 2 quilts at once; 12 heart designs are included.
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW!
Aunt Millie’s Garden has finally stopped growing. It is finished at last! I’ve only been working on for about a hundred years. It’s about time I got it finished…right? I love how this turned out. Of course there is one huge mistake which I am not going to point out. Let’s just say that Aunt Millie’s Garden is made of 12 Flowering Blocks from Piece O’Cake Designs. It is designed by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins. I took a number of pictures trying to get a good shot for you. The quilt it…
Frank Lloyd Wright Patterns
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Kate Stiassni - 'Spaces in Between': Contemporary Textile NYC Exhibition
Easy techniques will quickly increase your sewing confidence + helpful tips will guide you to a successful sewing experience.