Category Archives: Mini quilts

My art work on display – 2019.10.13

Quilting in the Garden – remember the Succulents quilt I made in July and entered in the Alden Lane Nursery Quilting in the Garden quilt show? At the end of September, I visited my friend Heidi who lives near San … Continue reading

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Journal quilt for FAN artist exchange – 2019.09.07

Later this month, I’ll be heading to Naniamo BC for the annual conference of the Fibre Art Network.  As usual we will have an art exchange.  All participants are invited to create a journal size quilt (8.5 by 11 inches) inspired … Continue reading

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SAQA annual benefit auction – 2019.09.05

Each year, SAQA invites each of its members to create a small 12 x 12 inch piece of art and donate it to the annual SAQA Benefit Auction.  The auction has a dual purpose – to increase the recognition of … Continue reading

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Another B&W mini quilt – 2019.08.28

As often happens, my subconscious influences my design choices. I’d been thinking about black & white quilts for the Curated Quilts mini challenge, and I noticed a fruit bowl in a friend’s kitchen. The shape of the fruit bowl intrigued … Continue reading

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Black & White mini quilts – 2019.08.26

My last post was more than a month ago, when I posted my finished ‘Succulents’ quilt. After that, I started working on a couple of mini quilts but didn’t post about them. At the end of July, I left for … Continue reading

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June recap – 2019.06.30

Since I last posted, I attended Quilt Canada and completed a couple of mini quilts for the newest Curated Quilts mini challenge. The theme for this one was “Stars”. I made 2 entries – ‘Twinkle Stars’ and ‘Starburst’. I love … Continue reading

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I’m still here! – 2019.04.30

The last time I posted here was February 16 – one and a half months ago! I haven’t abandoned my blog, but I have been traveling a lot, and when I was at home between trips, I was working [frantically] … Continue reading

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‘Black Lines + Bright Colors’ for SAQA Spotlight Auction – 2019.02.13

This is my entry to the SAQA Spotlight Auction.  All pieces must be 6” x 8” (portrait or landscape orientation). My artist statement: Black grid lines provide dramatic contrast with a palette of white and bright tertiary colors.  Obviously inspired … Continue reading

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Year in review – 2019.01.01

Happy New Year!   As the year ends, I’ve been looking back at 2018, reviewing my quilting-related activities and accomplishments. Making art – I created more than 25 art quilts and other fiber art with a variety of themes and techniques.  … Continue reading

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Curves mini quilts – 2018.12.30

The theme for Curated Quilts magazine’s issue 7 is Curves.  As usual they are having a mini quilt challenge, and some of the mini quilts will be published in the magazine. You can see all of the entries here. More … Continue reading

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