Category Archives: Quilt shows

Quilt shows and publications – 2013.04.02

  Tonight I’ll be attending the opening reception of the 5th annual juried exhibition “Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation”.  The show runs to April 21st, at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver.  http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/    This is my entry in … Continue reading

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Rainy Day People in SAQA Auction

Rainy Day People 2 has been posted on the SAQA Auction site.  It’s on page 1b about half way down.  While you’re there, check out all the other awesome quilts.  And there will be lots more coming.

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On my design wall – 2013.02.20

Last year I joined SAQA – Studio Art Quilt Associates.  SAQA’s  mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation, and publications.  I’m working on my first entry to a juried SAQA exhibit – Text Messages.   … Continue reading

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2012 in review

Looking back at 2012, I’m very happy with my productivity.  In fact, when I add it all up, I’m amazed at myself! I made more than 20 quilts, had 11 art quilts accepted into quilt shows, and was published 4 … Continue reading

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Tree quilt – chapter 6

The tree is completely pieced and off the design wall, and I’ve started the quilting.  I’m planning to enter this one in the Canadian National Juried Show and the entry deadline is looming.  I’ll be concentrating on this for the … Continue reading

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Challenges, quilt shows and other news

At the the VMQG December guild meeting on Monday night, we all received our scrap bag challenge and swap creations. I made 2 mug rugs for Arita from her beautiful peach, yellow, orange and pink scraps.  It was fun to … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got a lot done this week. To see my progress on the tree quilt, click here. I finished my entry to the Cloth Paper Scissors reader challenge – Art Supply Doodle.  I ‘doodled’ with thread on fabric.  Here’s my … Continue reading

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Houston – Day 5

The IQA Winners’ Circle Celebration was held tonight.  Of course, all the quilts were fabulous!  You can see a list of all the winners here. The ceiling of the ballroom had colored lights playing on fabric swags.  The first place … Continue reading

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Houston – Days 3 and 4

Yesterday was my 3rd day in Houston at Quilt Market.  I met my Vancouver friends, Karen and Liz, and we finished going through the 500+ vendor booths.  Then we headed over to the quilts, were I showed them my four … Continue reading

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Houston – Day 2

Great day!  I met up with my friends from Vancouver and we saw 19  of the 23 aisles of exhibitors’ booths.  Check out the swag from today.  And notice the Studios magazine on the left – it includes a 3-page … Continue reading

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