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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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On my design wall

My Kona fabric finally arrived in the mail, so I’ve been working on my guild challenge.  Here’s the Kona Modern print that I received, plus the solids I ordered. I started with a wonky center square and just added to … Continue reading

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On my design wall

During this past week, I finished the mixed media piece, with silk leaves. I love the gorgeous batik fabric and the vibrant autumn shades of the silk leaves.  I quilted the background with vertical lines, then tacked the silk leaves … Continue reading

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A new tree quilt

In 2009, I started a series of art quilts celebrating the changing seasons of the West Coast of Canada, each featuring a single tree. For a few months, I’ve been thinking it’s about time to start the next art quilt … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I finished the small quilt made from leftover scraps and Kona neutrals.  I generally don’t choose fabric for the binding until I’ve finished a quilt, but I did have in mind that I would bind it with a darker neutral.  … Continue reading

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