Category Archives: On my design wall

On my design wall – Moonrise, part 1 – 2018.01.10

Posted on January 10, 2018 by TerryAske

There’s a new art quilt taking shape on my design wall.  I’ve been thinking about this one for a few months, but I had other projects that took priority. It’s for a new SAQA exhibit Dusk to Dawn.  I know … Continue reading →

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Merry and bright! – 2017.12.02

Posted on December 2, 2017 by TerryAske

I’m taking a short break from the commission art quilt I’m working on (which I can’t show yet, because it’s going to be a surprise) to make some fun tree blocks for this month’s VMQG block lotto.  The color scheme … Continue reading →

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New journal art quilt and SAQA auction news – 2017.09.25

Posted on September 25, 2017 by TerryAske

I’ve been absent from my blog most of this month, partly because of some travel at the beginning of the month, and then because my computer crashed!  I was without a computer for a week or so while my husband … Continue reading →

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Happy news and New projects – 2017.08.28

Posted on August 28, 2017 by TerryAske

Happy news – I sold one of the pieces in our textile exhibit ArchiTEXTURE at the Anvil Centre!  So I got to put the red dot sticker (indicating it’s sold) on the card and the price list.  I’ve sold pieces … Continue reading →

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Art quilt ‘W and the 3 Bridges’ – 2017.07.23

Posted on July 23, 2017 by TerryAske

  My new art quilt ‘W and the 3 Bridges‘ is completed!  The finished size is 14.5″ x 27″.   In making this quilt I experimented with several new-to-me techniques. I constructed the background (sky and water) with raw edges.  … Continue reading →

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New art quilt – Bridge 3 and the W – 2017.07.19

Posted on July 19, 2017 by TerryAske

Bridge number 3 on my art quilt (see previous posts for more information about this piece) is the Skybridge (part of the greater Vancouver rapid transit system).   This is the third time I’ve made an art quilt including this bridge.  … Continue reading →

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New art quilt – Bridge 2 – 2017.07.15

Posted on July 15, 2017 by TerryAske

Bridge 2 on my art quilt (see previous posts for more information about this piece) is the Pattullo Bridge, opened in 1937.  This is a beautiful structure, with its graceful arched shape, intricate angled beams, and distinctive colors.  (I have … Continue reading →

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New art quilt – Bridge 1 – 2017.07.12

Posted on July 12, 2017 by TerryAske

My newest art quilt is inspired by the photo below.  It was taken from Westminster Pier Park on the bank of the Fraser River in New Westminster BC.   In the foreground is the public art installation WOW Westminster.   In the … Continue reading →

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New art quilt – background – 2017.07.10

Posted on July 10, 2017 by TerryAske

I’m working on the background for a new art quilt, and decided to try some techniques that are new to me.  I decided to make the sky and water portions from strips of fabric cut freehand with a rotary cutter … Continue reading →

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More Canada big quilt bee blocks – 2017.04.30

Posted on April 30, 2017 by TerryAske

This week, I made another 4 blocks for Canada’s Big Quilt Bee.  I used a new-to-me technique.  I made 4 large log cabin blocks (approximately 13 to 15 inches square).  Then I stacked them on top of each other, and … Continue reading →

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