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NYC lions – photo-editing and preparing the pattern – 2021.02.28

Posted on February 28, 2021 by TerryAske

In my last post, I said “I used a variety of photo-editing apps to simplify my photos. Then I drew lines on the photo to separate the values. Then I traced the shapes on fusible web (Steam-a-Seam Lite) and cut … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic library lions – 2021.02.26

Posted on February 26, 2021 by TerryAske

The next exhibition by the Fibre Art Network is titled “Chromatopia”. The exhibition will include 50 monochromatic artworks, each 12″ x 12″. They will be displayed so that they progress through the color spectrum. Each artist has been assigned two … Continue reading →

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‘Touchy-Feely’ a mini artwork – 2021.02.14

Posted on February 14, 2021 by TerryAske

Here is my initial fabric pull for a small piece for SAQA Western Canada regional trunk show titled Touch. Each piece in the trunk show will be 8″ x 10″ and will be mounted to an 8 ½” x 11″ … Continue reading →

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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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