Author Archives: TerryAske

Tree quilt – chapter 7

It’s done!  (Well, except for hand stitching the facing to the back, and adding a sleeve and label – the boring parts.)  And, it finally has a title – Even Trees Get the Blues (thanks to my sister Anne for … Continue reading

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Something new, and a giveaway

Last weekend I decided to make a 2013 wall calendar featuring 13 of my art quilts.  I ordered them from Vistaprint, and after I had finalized the wall calendar, it gave me the option of also ordering a desk calendar.  … Continue reading

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2012 in review

Looking back at 2012, I’m very happy with my productivity.  In fact, when I add it all up, I’m amazed at myself! I made more than 20 quilts, had 11 art quilts accepted into quilt shows, and was published 4 … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I made 2 entries for the Cloth Paper Scissors Make Mine Mini reader challenge and submitted them today.  This was a fun challenge for me.  Working in a miniature scale made me look at my fabric scraps in a whole … Continue reading

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Tree quilt – chapter 6

The tree is completely pieced and off the design wall, and I’ve started the quilting.  I’m planning to enter this one in the Canadian National Juried Show and the entry deadline is looming.  I’ll be concentrating on this for the … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I don’t have much to show today. I’m working on the tree quilt, and will have a new post soon about my progress on it. I’m going to make a mini mixed media piece for the Cloth Paper Scissors reader … Continue reading

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Challenges, quilt shows and other news

At the the VMQG December guild meeting on Monday night, we all received our scrap bag challenge and swap creations. I made 2 mug rugs for Arita from her beautiful peach, yellow, orange and pink scraps.  It was fun to … Continue reading

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On my design wall

The piecing of the tree quilt is progressing well. The tree quilt technique requires very careful and precise piecing, so it was a pleasure to take a break with some improv piecing for the VMQG scrap bag challenge and swap.  … Continue reading

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Tree quilt – chapter 5

The piecing is progressing well.  The sections outlined in lime green are completely pieced.  I hope to get a lot more done today. This technique requires a lot of precision.  I’ve learned from experience with previous quilts I’ve made, that … Continue reading

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On my design wall

First, I want to tell you about a new fabric shop, Quilt Stash, Squared.  Their mission is “to get all the wonderful fabric sitting in quilters’ bins, boxes and closets and market them in an on-line shop”.  They are located in the … Continue reading

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