Oh, I forgot how much fun it is to be IN-PERSON with a group of students. Especially when the class is “Floral Improv.” The students were SO excited with their progress and it was exhilarating! See what I mean. Nancy’s quilt, ready for outline stitching. Tee’s background is quilted. Once she adds leaves (optional) she’ll…
More great student results from “Love It and Leaf It,” in Tavares, FL! Liz with her quilt: Jeanette’s quilt in-progress: Betty and her piece: Laura’s quilt: Lois didn’t really want to take the class, but she was sharing a ride with one of the students, so she came along and did her own thing. Still,…
I sure had fun teaching two classes in Tavares, FL! Although I enjoy teaching via Zoom and feel that it’s very effective, there’s nothing like being in the same room with a group of quilters. The first class was called “Love It and Leaf It” and it was only 2.5 hours long. Just look what…
I just taught two classes in Tavares, FL, and we all had a blast! It didn’t take me long to figure out that this group was a little different from most. In the first class one of the students had just had major dental work. So, she was wearing a proper name tag, but also…
For the first time I worked on two quilts at the same time, finishing them up very close together. Here’s the latest, Twigs. I’m very happy with it. And here’s a detail shot. The dark twigs were done in the dyeing stage. The white ones were added after piecing, with acrylic paint. As you can see,…
I’m SO happy with my latest quilt, Fragrant Canopy. It started as one piece of fabric which I dyed/printed. That fabric makes up the left two-thirds of the completed quilt. I had great fun working on the details, especially adding some black hand stitching. I love everything about this quilt! Not only the results, but also…
I’ve been cooking a lot more lately, and have been frustrated by my limited quantity of measuring spoons. Although we have several sets, it seemed that the one I needed was always dirty. So, I suggested to my husband that he give me a set as a stocking stuffer. As I unwrapped gifts on Christmas…
Here are some more great quilts from “Let the Sun Shine In.” I love the strong contrasts Jayne Gaskins has used in her piece, Sunlight in the City. Karen Tauber’s quilt, Bargello with Coneflower featured a similar subject and colors. This was another favorite, Sunset, by Jenny Perry. Check out the stitching and texture. Lovely! This piece,…
I recently enjoyed a visit to Harrisonburg, VA, to see the “Let the Sun Shine In” exhibit. The artists in this exhibit are all members of Studio Art Quilt Associates, and I am one of them. Here I am with my piece, Florida Native #2. It was made with commercial fabrics and one that I…
A little bit of black can often add just the right touch to a quilt. And in the case of this piece, I NEEDED to add more black to go with what was already there. I liked the idea of playing up the sharp little lines on the left. But, how to best accomplish that?…