Category Archives: Art quilts

Workshop and trunk shows – 2014.02.17

Posted on February 17, 2014 by TerryAske

On Wednesday, I did a trunk show at the monthly meeting of the Vancouver Quilters’ Guild.  On Saturday, I did a workshop for the guild on Freezer Paper Piecing. I provided patterns – a choice of a fairly simple Maple … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.01.22

Posted on January 22, 2014 by TerryAske

My entry for this month’s Quilting Arts Magazine ‘In the Garden’ Reader Challenge is finished and has been submitted.  It was a lot of fun to recreate the effect of the sun and shadows on the clump of iris leaves, using … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.01.15

Posted on January 15, 2014 by TerryAske

For this month’s Quilting Arts Magazine ‘In the Garden’ Reader Challenge, I was initially thinking of a flower garden with bright colors – but I just wasn’t getting inspired. So I went to my image collection and found this photo I … Continue reading →

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Friday finish – 2014.01.10

Posted on January 10, 2014 by TerryAske

I started working on this little quilt earlier this week.  It’s finished and ready to ship to the SAQA 25th Anniversary Trunk Show. I was originally going to finish the edges with a facing, but then I realized it will … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.01.08

Posted on January 8, 2014 by TerryAske

This is my first blog post of 2014, so HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone! I’m making this little quilt for the SAQA 25th Anniversary Trunk Show.   It needs to get to the show coordinator by January 31st and I’m … Continue reading →

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2013 Year in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by TerryAske

I just reviewed my accomplishments in 2012 and the goals I set for 2013.  I’m very happy with my productivity. In 2013, I made more than 20 quilts, had 15 art quilts accepted into quilt shows, and was published 7 … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning finish – 2013.12.29

Posted on December 29, 2013 by TerryAske

After a few days off to celebrate Christmas with family and friends, I got back into my studio on Friday. The portrait quilt is finished, and on its way to my client.  I’m very happy with how it looks.  The … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by TerryAske

  Merry Christmas to all!  I hope everyone is snug and safe, and having a wonderful day.  Here’s a collage of Christmas quilted creations I’ve made over the years.    

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On my design wall – 2013.12.18

Posted on December 18, 2013 by TerryAske

The portrait quilt is progressing well.   Last week, I finalized the face fabrics, and constructed one eye. I wasn’t entirely happy with the fabric I used for the shadow around the eye – it seemed a little too light when … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.12.12

Posted on December 12, 2013 by TerryAske

There’s a new portrait quilt taking shape on my design wall.  As usual, I ‘posterized’ the original photo to get the value differences.  (Here’s a tutorial about the process I use.) I wanted 5 values of skin-tone fabric for this … Continue reading →

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