Author Archives: TerryAske

Year in review – 2017.12.30

It’s that time of year again!   I’ve been looking back at 2017, reviewing my quilting-related activities and accomplishments. Making art – I created more than 13 art quilts and other fiber art with a variety of themes and techniques.  Many … Continue reading →

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Baby quilt in a day – 2017.12.13

This is some sort of record for me. I have a great-nephew who is getting close to 2 years old, and I’ve been promising a quilt since he was born.  I had a few hours with no other commitments, so … Continue reading →

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I love Instagram – 2017.12.09

I started blogging in 2012, and started posting on Instagram in 2014.  I love both platforms. Instagram is: visual – I love scrolling through my feed, seeing inspiring photos – I follow modern quilters, art quilters, artists, photographers, and random … Continue reading →

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Merry and bright! – 2017.12.02

I’m taking a short break from the commission art quilt I’m working on (which I can’t show yet, because it’s going to be a surprise) to make some fun tree blocks for this month’s VMQG block lotto.  The color scheme … Continue reading →

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Attach quilt sleeve entirely by machine & other finishing techniques – 2017.11.29

My favorite parts of making art quilts are the design process, selecting the fabrics and constructing the quilt top. My least favorite parts are the finishing – burying threads, applying facings, and attaching the hanging sleeve and label.  By the … Continue reading →

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News – 2017.11.17

Quilt Canada 2018 I’m very excited that Quilt Canada is going to be in Vancouver BC next year – May 31, June 1 and 2, 2018 at The Vancouver Convention Centre. This week, the details of workshops and lectures were … Continue reading →

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Mounting art quilts on wrapped canvas – 2017.11.02

The IAD Anonymous Show is over now, so I can post more information about my 3 entries to the show – ‘Jade Sky at Morning’, ‘Jade Sky at Night’ and ‘Mod Dog’. ‘Jade Sky at Morning’ is a photo of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating International Artists Day – 2017.10.27

Happy belated International Artists Day, which was on Wednesday, October 25th! In my last post, I gave a sneak peek at my three pieces of my art entered in the International Artists Day (IAD) Anonymous Show, at 100 Braid St … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek – 2017.10.18

Three pieces of my art will be on display, and for sale, at the International Artists Day (IAD) Anonymous Show, at 100 Braid St Studios in New Westminster BC.  The events take place from October 25 to 27, 2017, starting … Continue reading →

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Art with Fabric blog hop – 2017.10.12

Welcome to my stop on the Art with Fabric Blog Hop! I’m participating in the Fall 2017 edition of the Art with Fabric blog hop, organized and hosted by Alida of Tweety Loves Quilting.  Alida has lined up 20 quilter-artists, … Continue reading →

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