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 [...]
My quilt designs come from anywhere and everywhere, but frequently from the nature around me. Here’s a photo I took of a solitary maple tree in the winter. I loved the strong contrast between the bare branches and the blue sky. I photographed this tree from many angles, and I THINK the one below is [...]
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 [...]
Several of my local fiber art buddies enjoy making art dolls. And what extraordinary dolls they are! As a matter of fact, I think the word doesn’t begin to do them justice. Maybe we should call them “fiber beings” or something like that. Just see what I mean. This is Gabriel, made by Barbara Bilbo. Click [...]
Making a simple accordion book is very easy. I show you how to do it in my latest video. In addition to a no-measuring way to make the basic structure, I show you had to add both hand and machine stitching to your project. These little books are quick and fun. I hope you’ll check out [...]
I’m currently editing my next video, which shows how to create a simple accordion book. I thought you’d enjoy seeing a sneak peak of some of the screen shots. Click any image for a larger view These mixed media books are so fast and easy that they’re almost addicting. I think both hand and machine [...]
All the cool stuff Bev gave me got me thinking about stamping and other surface design techniques. This was timely, since I needed fabrics to depict a distant forest in early spring. I was looking for small scale, low contrast prints in browns and greens. As you might guess, there was nothing in my stash [...]
The Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists, to whom I belong, have recently added a new policy: anyone having a birthday in a given month is expected to bring gifts to everyone else. Well, that IS fun! The gift can be anything from a piece of gum, to fabric, to whatever you can think of. I’m really [...]
What do you think of these cute little Mary Janes? Click any image for a larger view Aren’t they adorable? They’re made, primarily, with fabric covered cardboard. Plus, there was lots of glue, some paint, vintage lace, and a large dose of patience. Although construction was pretty involved, I love these little shoes! Of course, [...]
Woohoo! My first video is finally online! It’s about a fun little mixed media book. I hope you’ll take a look. I’ve decided to call my video series Adventure Quilt Works, (a name that was suggested by a former student.) What do you think? What would YOU like to see me demonstrate or discuss in a [...]
