Since I had collected quite a stash of hand-dyed scraps, I decided to use them in a new series of “Notes for a Friend.” These super small pieces are only 7 x 5 each, but I think they pack a lot of punch. When making them it’s easy to be distracted by the excess fabric…
After making a hanging sleeve for your quilt it’s time to make the slat that will go in it. The slat should be made from lightweight but sturdy wood. My husband cuts strips of luan door skin for me. I can then cut them to length with a utility knife. You can also look for…
My latest quilt, Autumn Skyline, exclusively uses fabrics dyed by me. Initially inspired by fall trees, it evolved into an urban park. It has extensive quilting throughout. Isn’t it amazing what quilting adds to the final product? See purchase information Ellen Lindner
After trying a pastel blue sky on my piece inspired by fall trees, I tried it with dark blue instead. I actually liked it pretty well, but I didn’t have enough bright blue to do it justice. So, I tried white. And also auditioned the idea of more twigs. The verdict: YES to the white…
After seeing the post about my bedroom redo, Sandy asked how I hang my quilts. Here’s the photo that piqued her interest. And here’s the scoop. (If you purchase a quilt from me it will come ready to hang and you don’t need to read any of this.) Making and attaching a hanging sleeve First,…
Remember the ornament I showed you in the last post? The one I made for my sister? I made several others, each using my hand dyed scraps. This one is for my husband. He’s a big Florida Gators fan and their colors are orange and blue. Bonus content: We have a prankster friend who loves…
This year I’ve been making some fabric wrapped balls as Christmas ornaments. My hand dyed scraps have been perfect for this. I made one for my sister, to go in her home of soft blues, greens, and greys. Her home is beautifully decorated for the holiday. Here’s just a sampling. She and I both have…
Did you notice anything different about my newsletter and blog? Both have new headers, each with a new head shot. Yippee! (It was WAY overdue.) I had the photo taken by Bonnie McCaffery, while in Houston. She took about 100 and I picked this one, (even though I wasn’t sold on the background.) So, I…
What do you get when you add a beautiful setting, great friends, and time to make quilts? Well, fun productivity, of course! At a recent SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) retreat I took my portable design wall, my easel, and ALL of my hand dyed fabrics. I didn’t have an idea when I left home,…
I’ve really had fun working on my latest quilt, Cantilever. It was exciting to exclusively use fabrics I’ve printed/dyed myself. I was very happy with the way they worked together. Here’s a detail shot. I love the imperfection and irregularity of these hand dyed fabrics! This piece is available for purchase. See details here. I’m…