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Making a custom portable ironing surface – 2013.08.25

When I was re-organizing my studio recently, I said that I was planning to make a portable ironing mat for the top of my rolling, folding table.   The table measures 12 x 36 inches when folded – almost the … Continue reading

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On my design wall – 2013.06.12

The preschool quit is finished – I love how it turned out!  I’m delivering it today to one of the parents.   I quilted it with straight lines with a light lime-green thread.  The vertical quilting lines are about 2.25 … Continue reading

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On my design wall – 2013.05.22

The red bench quilt is all fused and ready to be quilted. I purposely cut my fabrics larger than required to allow me some leeway when I cut it down to the final size of 18 x 45 inches.  I … Continue reading

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To Boston with Love

The Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild is coordinating an effort to show support for Boston.  “To Boston With Love” is a collaborative effort of makers to bring peace and love from far and wide.  What’s being planned is a public exhibition … Continue reading

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Class sample for freezer paper piecing workshop

  On April 27, I will be teaching a workshop for the Textile Arts Guild of Richmond on freezer paper piecing.   I will provide each participant with a full-size pattern (12 x 24 inches) of two Japanese maple leaves.  Here’s … Continue reading

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On my design wall

The VMQG February challenge is to create a block (or blocks) for a group quilt, using bright pinks and oranges, with a background of natural colored linen.  The second part of the challenge is to try something new.  Working with … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I’m working on a new commissioned quilt.  When I posted this quilt in my Etsy shop, I received a request to make a similar one in a slightly larger size.  The original is 8 x 8 inches, and is a … Continue reading

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