Category Archives: Modern quilts

A new mini art quilt – 2023.10.28

Here is a 12 x 12 inch mini quilt I made recently. It was intended for a Quilting Arts magazine invitational challenge, but it wasn’t selected. But I’m sure it will find a place in an exhibit at some point. … Continue reading

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Tertiary complementary colours – 2023.10.09

During the month of September, I continued working on the trio of art quilts that I posted about on July 31. Each piece consists of complementary tertiary color pairs (yellow/orange with blue/violet, yellow/green with red/violet, and red/orange with blue/green). The … Continue reading

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‘Aqua Flow’ mini quilt – 2022.12.11

Here is my entry for the current Curated Quilts mini challenge. The theme is Abstract. The color palette for the mini quilt challenge is teal, deep grey blue, bright yellow-green, soft grey, periwinkle, and flamingo pink. The instructions are to … Continue reading

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A Bevy of Blues – 2022.11.27

I belong to a group of fibre artists called FYBR 2RT. We have an exhibit in 2023 titled Tangled in Blue. All pieces will be 16″ x 16″. I started with one of my favourite patterns – wavy lines intersecting … Continue reading

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SAQA annual benefit auction – 2022.09.03

SAQA’s 2022 Benefit Auction will take place online from September 9 through October 2. The auction has a dual purpose – to increase the recognition of quilts as art and quilters as artists, and to raise funds to support SAQA’s … Continue reading

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Vancouver MQG Modern Quilt Showcase – 2022.08.30

Here are some photos from the Vancouver MQG Modern Quilt Showcase this past weekend. More than 140 modern quilts made by the members of the VMQG were on display at the Pipe Shop Building near Lonsdale Quay. It’s such a … Continue reading

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My work on display – 2022.08.19

Square Foot Show is an online sale of artworks, all 12×12 inches and all priced at $300 CAD plus shipping.  Artists submit examples of their work, and are invited to participate in specific shows. The sales occur every few months … Continue reading

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Quilt Canada favourites – 2022.06.30

I didn’t take very many photos at Quilt Canada, but there were lots of wonderful, inspiring quilts. Here are a few quilts and exhibits that really appealed to me. . . .

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Quilt Canada recap – 2022.06.29

Earlier this month, I spent 4 fun-filled days at Quilt Canada 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.   An awards ceremony, followed by 3 days of workshops, lectures, shopping and hundreds of spectacular quilts! This was the first large live … Continue reading

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Lecture at Quilt Canada in June – 2022.03.11

I’m really looking forward to Quilt Canada in Vancouver in June. Quilt Canada will include the National Juried Show, the Concurrent Quilt Shows, the Merchant Mall, Demonstration Booth, plus a wide selection of workshops and lectures. Registration opens on March … Continue reading

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