Category Archives: On my design wall

On my design wall – 2014.08.06

Posted on August 6, 2014 by TerryAske

Here’s what my portrait of Kodiak looked like yesterday – pinned to the full-size pattern on my design wall. Here’s a lesson I should have learned a long time ago – don’t pin a portrait in progress to a vertical … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.08.02

Posted on August 2, 2014 by TerryAske

I have a new commission for a dog portrait (and another one waiting in the wings!).  This is Kodiak – he’s a malamute. His coloring is similar to two other dogs I’ve made portraits of,  so I started with some … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.07.30

Posted on July 30, 2014 by TerryAske

I’m working on and/or thinking about several projects right now.  Most of them, though, I can’t show you any photos. I’ve started a new dog portrait, but it’s not yet at the point where I can take photos – hopefully, … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.07.16

Posted on July 16, 2014 by TerryAske

Last week, I showed my progress on the Kalina part of the fabric portrait of Thomas and Kalina.  I mentioned that I thought the lightest fabric might be too light – and many of you agreed.   So while I worked … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.07.10

Posted on July 10, 2014 by TerryAske

I’m working on a new portrait quilt. Tom and Kalina are getting married later in July, and I’m making a quilt portrait for them.  The quilt will be based on one of their engagement photos.  Kalina said she liked the … Continue reading →

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Off my design wall – 2014.06.11

Posted on June 11, 2014 by TerryAske

The sailboat quilt – titled ‘Catching the Wind’ – is finished (except for the sleeve and label, which I will get done soon).  I’m really happy with how it turned out, but I’m really looking forward to working on several … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.06.04

Posted on June 4, 2014 by TerryAske

Sailboat art quilt – all fused, mostly stitched, and looking good.  I decided to quilt the background first, then I added the boat and the foreground waves. Last week, I said I was going to line the hull and sails … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.05.28

Posted on May 28, 2014 by TerryAske

The sailboat quilt is progressing well – I’m very happy with how it’s looking.  I’m always a little amazed when a quilt looks so much like what I had envisioned!  Sometimes if I don’t have the right colored fabrics, I … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.05.23

Posted on May 23, 2014 by TerryAske

A new art quilt is shaping up on my design wall.  It’s for a new Fibre Art Network group exhibit, titled “On the Wind”.  All entries will be 18 x 36 inches or 36 x 18 inches, and of course … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.05.07

Posted on May 7, 2014 by TerryAske

This past weekend, I attended a weekend quilt retreat with the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild.   I worked on several projects, although I didn’t completely finish any – now I have to decide which to finish up first.  (Sorry for the … Continue reading →

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