Category Archives: Quilt shows

Succulents quilt is finished – 2019.07.17

The Succulents quilt is finished and I’m quite happy with it. I’ve entered it in the Alden Lane Nursery Quilting in the Garden quilt show. The finished size is 38 x 42 inches, and each succulent plant is about 26 … Continue reading

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Decisions, decisions – 2019.07.07

I’ve been working on a new quilt featuring huge succulent plants. When I was in San Francisco a few months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ann DuMont. Ann has a beautiful garden full of succulents. She photographs her … Continue reading

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‘Floating’ for ‘World Wide Whispers’ – 2019.05.29

I made this quilt almost a year ago. But it was a secret project, so I haven’t posted any photos until now. In October 2017, Kim Caskey of Edmonton AB asked if I would like to participate in a project … Continue reading

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Sacred Threads Eye Contact entries – 2019.05.20

When I saw the call for entry for the Sacred Threads Eye Contact special installation, I knew I had to enter! The required size of the pieces is 23″ wide by 5″ high – very long and narrow, and required … Continue reading

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On my design wall – a Map quilt – 2019.05.06

Last June, I was contacted by Valerie Prideaux of Quilts at the Creek to ask if I would like to participate in their Map Your World challenge. Valerie is posting one quilt a month on the blog, and the map … Continue reading

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I’m still here! – 2019.04.30

The last time I posted here was February 16 – one and a half months ago! I haven’t abandoned my blog, but I have been traveling a lot, and when I was at home between trips, I was working [frantically] … Continue reading

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Year in review – 2019.01.01

Happy New Year!   As the year ends, I’ve been looking back at 2018, reviewing my quilting-related activities and accomplishments. Making art – I created more than 25 art quilts and other fiber art with a variety of themes and techniques.  … Continue reading

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Fibre art, photography and watercolour paintings – oh my! – 2018.10.13

Last night, I attended the opening reception for three exhibitions at Places des Arts in Coquitlam BC.   In the Atrium Gallery, Botanical Reflections, a traveling exhibit of mixed media fibre art by members of the Fibre Art Network.  There … Continue reading

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Want to see some quilts?

If you would like to see some beautiful quilts, and you live in the Vancouver area, mark this event on your calendar. It will be at the same location as our Showcase in 2016, and it promises to be an … Continue reading

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Sailing at Sunset – 2018.06.29

My newest cityscape quilt is finished – and just in time to be registered for the VMQG Modern Quilt Showcase – the deadline to register quilts is tomorrow. I called it ‘Sailing at Sunset‘.  It’s 13.5 x 26 inches and … Continue reading

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