My Double Reverse Applique class is the most popular one I teach. The killer apple project (at right) seems to have a lot to do with it. In addition, students find the technique very useful, since it's both accurate and easy. (It's great for portraits and such.)

Class starts November 12, 2010. Full information.

I took the plunge and created a Facebook page for Adventure Quilter. It will include information similar to that on my blog, plus several permanent photo albums. And, since it's much easier to comment on this new page than wtih my blog, I'm hoping to interact with you more.

You don't need to be a member of Facebook to see a page like this, (nor my "friend,") so I'm hoping that many new people will also enjoy it.

Please check it out and help me spread the word. Just click on the badge above to go directly to the page.

My local fiber art group, Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists, will launch our annual exhibit on Saturday, October 2nd. We'll have a reception on the 2nd and the exhibit will remain on view through October 31st. See details in Upcoming Events on the side bar at right.

The image at right is called Domicile, by Martha Wolfe. It will be on display along with about fifty other pieces.

There's still time to join in on the Sticky Fingers (glued collage) online class. Lesson Two will be posted on October 1st, and the class continues through October 15th. Full Details.

The piece at left was made by student Anne Wise, and is called Askance.

The piece I have to show you this month is both very different and highly personal. I started working on it when my husband and I spent a month out of town while he underwent a medical procedure.

I wanted to create something that had to do with that time, but without focusing on medical procedures and such. Instead, I chose to focus on the good outcome of his treatment. Specifically, enjoying outdoor activities, such as hiking, and kayaking. This mixed media book, called Anticipating (Good) Health, is the result. It includes a tassle-like "book mark" which tells the story.

The interior section includes an encouraging bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11.

I've shown quite a bit about the creation of this book on my blog. However, due to it's personal nature, I will not be including it in the general website gallery. I hope you'll check it out on the blog. (Searching for "art book" will bring up all the related posts, which start on June 16, 2010.)

After showing my Flower Power quilt last month, I received several questions about the technical and logistical issues associated with such fractured, or sliced quilts. To help answer those questions, I've written an article about the process.

It addresses not only the technical challenges, but also things like ownership and copyright.

You'll find the article here. It's also listed in the articles directory.

- New addition to the Design Your Own Nature Quilt Gallery
- Fractured Quilts Article