Author Archives: TerryAske

On my design wall – a glitzy circle – 2015.11.02

Posted on November 4, 2015 by TerryAske

Earlier this year, I signed up for the MQG annual Michael Miller challenge.   The fabrics this year are from the Glitz collection – gold or silver designs on black or white backgrounds.  Each participant received 6 of these fabrics.   … Continue reading →

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Inspiring others – an oldie but goodie – 2015.10.27

Posted on October 27, 2015 by TerryAske

I’m happy to link up to Kaja’s Sew Slowly blog.  She is coordinating a monthly link-up for people making improv quilts.  She asked if she could use one of my quilts in an inspiration blog post about improv quilts. This is … Continue reading →

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Inspiring others – 2015.10.19

Posted on October 19, 2015 by TerryAske

In September, I was approached by a teen librarian at the Philadelphia Free Library, seeking permission to use the image of my graffiti quilt for a flyer.  During November, the library has a program for teens to make a graffiti … Continue reading →

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An inspiring weekend – 2015.10.18

Posted on October 18, 2015 by TerryAske

Earlier this month I spent an inspiring few days with fellow members of the Fibre Art Network (FAN) at our annual retreat.  This year, it was held at the Edenvale Retreat Centre near Abbotsford BC.   We spent five days sharing … Continue reading →

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La Conner Quilt Awards!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by TerryAske

The 2015 International Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival in La Conner WA is taking place this weekend.   I attended the festival yesterday, and what a great show it is, with over 135 entries from 6 different countries.  Unfortunately, they … Continue reading →

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A Modern Mini Circle Quilt – 2015.09.06

Posted on September 6, 2015 by TerryAske

I’ve been working on another circle quilt – this one is for the VMQG Modern Mini Showcase at the upcoming Vancouver Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show in October.   Our goal for the display is to put on a beautiful showcase of Modern Mini … Continue reading →

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Catchy creative titles for quilts – 2015.08.21

Posted on August 21, 2015 by TerryAske

Sometimes I really struggle to come up with a good title, especially for my abstract art quilts.  I’m often tempted to call them Circle 1, Circle 2, etc. but I love catchy, creative titles, so I spend a lot of … Continue reading →

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Off my design wall – another circle quilt – 2015.08.19

Posted on August 19, 2015 by TerryAske

Another week, another circle quilt! Although it looks finished, this quilt can still be considered a WiP because it doesn’t yet have a label, a hanging sleeve – or a title.  (If you’re interested in titles for quilts – or … Continue reading →

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A finished art quilt and updated tutorial – 2015.08.16

Posted on August 16, 2015 by TerryAske

When I showed the progress on ‘Circular Thinking’ a couple of weeks ago, it was quilted and just waiting to be faced.  I had quilted the right side with horizontal straight lines, and the left side with vertical lines.  I … Continue reading →

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View my Quilts at Shows – 2015.08.14

Posted on August 14, 2015 by TerryAske

Several of my quilts are currently on display, or will be in the next couple of months.   My circle quilt ‘Off-Center’ is on display at Quilt!Knit!Stitch! in Portland OR, in the Black to White exhibit.  The show will close … Continue reading →

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