Category Archives: On my design wall

A finish and a work in progress – 2013.06.28

Posted on June 28, 2013 by TerryAske

I got the Sew Batik challenge quilt faced, labeled and sleeved on Wednesday, and in the mail Thursday.  I forgot to take another photo after sewing on the facing, so this one (cropped to finished size) will have to do. … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.06.26

Posted on June 26, 2013 by TerryAske

A nice surprise in my email inbox yesterday – my entry to the Quilting Arts ‘Text Me’ reader challenge was featured in the Quilting Daily newsletter email.  And again in today’s email! Which reminds me, my entry to the ‘Map … Continue reading →

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A fiber-filled week – 2013.06.21

Posted on June 21, 2013 by TerryAske

At the VMQG meeting on Monday night, we had a block lottery with the theme – modernized disappearing 9-patch.  I made my blocks on Monday afternoon.  When you see all the entries together you can see what a wonderful quilt … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.06.17

Posted on June 17, 2013 by TerryAske

Tonight is the monthly meeting of the Vancouver MQG – and also our 3rd anniversary party!  We also have a block challenge that was announced last month, due this month.  It’s a modern take on the disappearing 9-patch block.   … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.06.12

Posted on June 12, 2013 by TerryAske

The preschool quit is finished – I love how it turned out!  I’m delivering it today to one of the parents.   I quilted it with straight lines with a light lime-green thread.  The vertical quilting lines are about 2.25 … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.05.22

Posted on May 22, 2013 by TerryAske

The red bench quilt is all fused and ready to be quilted. I purposely cut my fabrics larger than required to allow me some leeway when I cut it down to the final size of 18 x 45 inches.  I … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.05.16

Posted on May 16, 2013 by TerryAske

Yesterday, I got back to work on the red bench art quilt.  I layered the back and the batting, then positioned the sky, distant hills and water, and pre-quilted them.  I may need to add more quilting later after I’ve … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.05.15

Posted on May 15, 2013 by TerryAske

I’ve finished the VMQG logo colors group quilt.  I quilted vertical lines with aqua thread, and horizontal lines with orange thread, to give it a plaid look.  The binding is pieced from leftover pieces of several of the logo colors.  … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – 2013.05.08

Posted on May 8, 2013 by TerryAske

I’ve finished my fossil quilt for the SAQA Western Canada Burgess Shale fossil quilt project. I’m really happy with the dimensional appearance of the head and body.  I outlined the spines and small armor plates with zigzag stitching – using … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – plans for May – 2013.05.01

Posted on May 1, 2013 by TerryAske

As usual, I have several projects on the go – even though I try hard not to do that! The VMQG logo colors group quilt has been side-lined until I get more fabric for the back.  I have to get … Continue reading →

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