I'm working on another wool appliqué piece right now - the pillow version of my Lorelei pattern. It is a fantastic little project, and I love watching it come together. I decided to use my favorite Essex Linen color for the background and it is so pretty. I think everything is better with some Pickle. … Continue reading Getting Started with Wool Appliqué
I started writing an artist statement this week, with the goal of entering my Big Kawandi into art exhibits. After the positive response garnered at QuiltCon, I am curious to see how it is received by the fine arts community. Typically, when I’m making art I find flow and just work. I don’t set out … Continue reading Deep Thoughts on Kawandi
I finished my latest "just for fun" quilt! The second project in Savor Each Stitch by Carolyn Friedlander is the Bullseye pattern. I call mine "Time is a Flat Circle". Of course, I put my own spin on it (har har). This quilt was hand appliquéd, hand embroidered, machine pieced and machine quilted. I selected … Continue reading Time is a Flat Circle
Well, February is in the books, and I've yet to fall behind on my Block of the Month. I'm happy to report that I've finished my block for this month's Gotham Quilts Collection Quilt BOM program. It is amazing what being the leader has done for my motivation! Each month I lead two demos, which … Continue reading Collection Quilt BOM – Months 1 & 2
For the past two years I have been working on my version of Grit's wonderful La Passion. In November of 2013 I was trying to figure out how to finally finish off my grandmother's flower garden that had been sitting around for many years. I had picked it out of the UFO pile that spring, and started … Continue reading Hexagonquilt La Passion
