Category Archives: On my design wall

On my design wall – 2014.09.10 – CQA ‘It’s Time for Colour!’

Posted on September 10, 2014 by TerryAske

The Canadian Quilters’ Association (CQA/ACC) has invited award winners of their annual National Juried Show to donate a 12 x 16 inch quilt for a traveling quilt show.   As an award winner in the Modern category in 2014 with my … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2014.09.03 – playing with a new technique

Posted on September 4, 2014 by TerryAske

Later this month I’ll be attending the annual retreat of the Fibre Art Network (FAN).  As usual we will have an art exchange, size 8.5 by 11 inches.  The theme this year is ‘stepping out of your comfort zone’. I’ve … Continue reading →

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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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