Category Archives: Quilt shows

Quilt Canada favourites – 2022.06.30

I didn’t take very many photos at Quilt Canada, but there were lots of wonderful, inspiring quilts. Here are a few quilts and exhibits that really appealed to me. . . .

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Quilt Canada recap – 2022.06.29

Earlier this month, I spent 4 fun-filled days at Quilt Canada 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.   An awards ceremony, followed by 3 days of workshops, lectures, shopping and hundreds of spectacular quilts! This was the first large live … Continue reading

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‘Sunflower on Blue’ for SAQA annual auction – 2022.05.26

Each year, SAQA invites each of its members to create a small 12 x 12 inch piece of art and donate it to the annual SAQA Benefit Auction.  The auction has a dual purpose – to increase the recognition of … Continue reading

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Lecture at Quilt Canada in June – 2022.03.11

I’m really looking forward to Quilt Canada in Vancouver in June. Quilt Canada will include the National Juried Show, the Concurrent Quilt Shows, the Merchant Mall, Demonstration Booth, plus a wide selection of workshops and lectures. Registration opens on March … Continue reading

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New SAQA virtual gallery: Street Art – 2022.01.09

Last October, SAQA announced a call for a new virtual online gallery: Street Art. “Born in controversy and the dark of night, this exhibition invites you to explore and create your own version of a now vibrant and respected art … Continue reading

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Sunflower for SAQA Trunk Show – 2021.09.18

I finished my little Sunflower art quilt for the SAQA trunk show. On the left, you can see how it looked a week ago, fused to the chartreuse boiled wool. I added a few more yellow patterned fabrics, then I … Continue reading

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Sunflower for SAQA Trunk Show – 2021.09.12

I’m working on my entry for the SAQA Trunk Show. The required size is 10″ x 7″ and all pieces will be mounted on a black 12″ x 9″ backing board. I decided to use this photo of a sunflower … Continue reading

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NYC library lion basking in the summer sun – 2021.05.23

Here’s my donation for SAQA’s annual Benefit Auction. SAQA invites each of its members to create a 12 x 12 inch piece of art and donate it to the online auction. Last year there were over 500 submissions from SAQA … Continue reading

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Night Driving – 2021.05.10

Last August, I started thinking about what I would submit to the Grand National 2021 exhibition ‘Crossroads’. I made two pieces specifically for this exhibition: Night Driving and A Study of Pattern and Perspective. I submitted my entries in December, … Continue reading

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Grand National 2021 Exhibition ‘Crossroads’ – 2021.05.02

Grand National is a Canadian fibre art exhibition that will travel to various venues across the country. The theme for the 2021 exhibition is Crossroads. The exhibit was scheduled to open today at the University of NB Art Centre with … Continue reading

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