Category Archives: Art quilts

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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Tree quilt – chapter 4

I’ve finished selecting fabric for the tree quilt, and starting sewing it together.  So far the bottom part of the tree trunk and landscape area behind it, is sewn together. The technique I’m using for this quilt involves drawing the … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got a lot done this week. To see my progress on the tree quilt, click here. I finished my entry to the Cloth Paper Scissors reader challenge – Art Supply Doodle.  I ‘doodled’ with thread on fabric.  Here’s my … Continue reading

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Tree quilt – chapter 3

As I was cutting fabric for the last section of the tree foliage, I realized I didn’t have quite enough.  Fortunately, when I got the blue fabric, I picked up a coordinating print. I’ve used some of it on the … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I crossed a lot of completed items of my list this week. I sewed up some coasters for the Vancouver MQG booth at the upcoming Got Craft? event.  I used this great tutorial for the coasters.       Coleus … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I’m working on a new commissioned quilt.  When I posted this quilt in my Etsy shop, I received a request to make a similar one in a slightly larger size.  The original is 8 x 8 inches, and is a … Continue reading

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Tree quilt – chapter 2

Lots of progress on the blue tree quilt since my last post. I have most of the foliage cut and pinned to the pattern on the design wall.  I still think it looks fine with just the one fabric for … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got back from the Houston International Quilt Festival on Friday night.  I had a fantastic time, but now I’m back to reality.  I’ve been unpacking, and trying to get caught up.  I have several projects with deadlines, so my … Continue reading

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WiP Wednesday from my Houston hotel room

I’m in Houston for the International Quilt Market and Festival (see my recent posts for details).  Today I have nothing scheduled for the morning, and the exhibits and quilt show will not be open until 5 pm.  In anticipation that … Continue reading

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