Posts Tagged ‘Instant Art Quilt’

Southern Hospitality in Seneca, SC: Part One

In early May I got to teach in Seneca, SC, which was a wonderful experience.  The members of Lake and Mountain Quilt Guild were very gracious hosts.  I had multiple chauffeurs and dinner companions:  a total of TEN!  What fun for me.  Plus, the area is really pretty and I got to see the lovely campus of Clemson University. […]

Making Art Quilts Instantly in Hudson, FL

My second class in Hudson was Instant Art Quilt.  The ladies were hard at work in this short class (only 3 hours,) so I didn’t make them stop for photographs.  Still, I think you’ll get a hint of the wonderfully diverse quilts that were quickly developing. Click on any image for a larger view. Many […]

Sheer Shadows

In my Instant Art Quilt class, the fabric is the star.  High contrast fabrics produce dramatic results, almost without effort.  Low contrast fabrics yield very different results.  They don’t have enough drama to stand alone, but they make lovely backgrounds for further embellishment. I had the idea of using tulle applique on such a quilt.  Since […]