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X’s and O’s – part 3 – 2021.02.01

Posted on February 1, 2021 by TerryAske

In my previous post, I had removed all the freezer paper templates, and was ready to cover the raw edges with bias tape (or maybe couching or zigzag stitching). My original plan was to use pre-fused 1/4″ black bias tape. … Continue reading →

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X’s and O’s – part 2 – 2021.01.27

Posted on January 27, 2021 by TerryAske

As I said in my last post, the next step is to sew the pieces together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. I’m using a technique I use a lot with circles, but it works with any shapes. My process is … Continue reading →

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On my design wall – X’s and O’s – 2021.01.24

Posted on January 24, 2021 by TerryAske

Here’s a new design featuring X’s and O’s, intended for the upcoming fibre art exhibit at Gallery Vertigo in Vernon BC. The theme interested me, and I was considering several ways to depict X’s and O’s. When I saw an … Continue reading →

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Mini quilt of WOW Westminster – 2020.10.31

Posted on October 31, 2020 by TerryAske

When I read the theme for the current Quilting Arts reader challenge – Art as Inspiration – I knew immediately what my inspiration would be! I often walk to a nearby waterfront park, the site of a massive public art … Continue reading →

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Off my design wall – 2020.10.18

Posted on October 18, 2020 by TerryAske

Last week, I asked for advice from my readers on how I should finish the quilting on this one. I received a lot of comments, with a wide variety of suggestions for the quilting. Thank you so much to everyone … Continue reading →

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A quilting dilemma – 2020.10.10

Posted on October 10, 2020 by TerryAske

It was the end of July when I last posted about this quilt. I finished quilting the straight lines 1/2″ apart in early August and since then it’s been hanging on my design wall while I considered options for additional … Continue reading →

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Three little seahorses – 2020.09.29

Posted on September 29, 2020 by TerryAske

My three little seahorses are finished. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the finished quilt. Or read through for information about my construction techniques. Here are my three seahorses about a week ago, temporarily fused to parchment … Continue reading →

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Seahorses on my design wall – 2020.09.18

Posted on September 18, 2020 by TerryAske

I’m working on a fun little mini quilt for the SAQA Florida region exhibit Fresh Fish. The theme is fish or other underwater creatures, realistic or imaginary. The size is no larger than 12” in length or width. While searching … Continue reading →

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View art quilts online – 2020.09.13

Posted on September 13, 2020 by TerryAske

I want to share a couple of online quilt shows you may be interested in viewing. Check out the first annual Everyday Objects Quilt Show 2020 conceived and organized by Brandon Wulff. I was intrigued when I read Brandon’s call … Continue reading →

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Colours of Summer – journal quilt – 2020.08.16

Posted on August 16, 2020 by TerryAske

Last week, I started working on my quilt for the annual art exchange of the Fibre Art Network.  You can see my inspiration photos and initial fabric selection in last week’s post. As I said last week, I decided to just … Continue reading →

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