A couple of months ago, I came across a quilting challenge involving the use of unconventional materials. That piqued my interest, and I began to consider what materials I might like to use. Since I was spending lots of time in a hospital clinic, I gleefully decided to collect everyday objects for a week. I [...]
It was great fun to knit together all my fabric strips. The resulting item is colorful and full of texture. Click any image to view larger But at approximately 6″ x 60″ what is it? (Before blocking, below.) My original thought was that I was making a scarf. And, I think it looks really good [...]
Do you ever get creative ideas late at night? But then, you don’t have the fabric or supplies you need for your plan? This happens to me all the time, and is frequently the catalyst for serious improvisation. Take, for instance, my 11 P.M. decision to re-learn how to knit. I had been thinking that [...]
On a recent vacation, I wandered through an art supply store with my mom, sister, and three nieces. It didn’t take long for the art bug to bite and we were chomping at the bit to create some art! After purchasing just a few supplies, we headed back to our cabins for “art camp.” Since [...]
I’ve spent a lot of time working on left-brain tasks lately, so I was really looking forward to my scheduled play day, with Jo-Ann Jensen, today. My plan was to LOOSELY interpret a recent photo, as a small collage. To help with the loose part, I looked at the photo and then put it away. [...]
After transforming my ugly circles quilt into a vase, I needed something to go in it. Something circular, of course. And here it is, a fabric vase filled with a bouquet of sheer circle “flowers.” Click any image for a larger view. I’m pretty happy with this. What do you think? After getting the folds [...]
Last month, I finished a small challenge quilt, which required significant use of circles. I (mostly) enjoyed the process, but I have to say that I was NOT happy with my results. Oh well. You win some and you lose some, right? But then, I got to thinking I might like to transform this ugly [...]
I’ve always wanted to buy a star fruit, but have resisted due to the price. Recently, however, I was given one (by a gym member who grows them.) I couldn’t wait to slice it open and see the beautiful pattern. And it did not disappoint me! Is that not gorgeous?!? I love it! This one [...]
I have a piece that’s in the too-ugly-to-see-the-light-of-day category. I finished it in 2003 and was pretty happy with it until I decided to make some “improvements.” My attempts backfired, resulting in the quilt’s current status. It’s been languishing in my closet ever since, waiting for more, uh, improvements. So, I got the idea to [...]
I went to my studio with the intention of putting things away. Honest. But, then I noticed the strange collection of things on my table and I just had to do some experimenting. Here’s what I saw: Some little plastic boxes that I’ve been saving because I thought they were cool: Strips of torn fabric [...]
