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?
Ellen Lindner
I’m just back from a fabulous trip to Italy. My favorite activity was a pasta making class, in Florence. The kitchen was well appointed and we were greeted by beautiful fresh ingredients. First, we each made a batch of pasta. It was very easy. Different natural ingredients were used to flavor and color each one….
You know about complementary colors, right? Colors that are in opposite locations on the color wheel? Like blue and orange. Since rust is a version of orange, this quilt uses complementary colors. (Or maybe it’s red-orange and blue-green, which are also complementary.) But, maybe you’re not too comfortable with a color wheel, or how to…
Although I’ve never been to the Asheville Quilt Show, my quilts have. And this year I get to go too! I’m really looking forward to stopping in on Sunday to see my two quilts on display. (And maybe I’ll do some shopping at the vendors too! Hah, “maybe.” I crack myself up!) Maybe I’ll…
I’m excited about an upcoming art exhibit in my own town of Melbourne, FL. It’s called 100% Pure Florida and, as you might guess, all the artists reside in Florida. My piece, Lava to the Sea, will be part of this diverse juried show. (I’m kinda in love with this piece, which features a center “scrap” from…
I had SO MUCH FUN using my hand dyed fabrics in this recent quilt! I’m calling it Palm Fronds, and I really like it. It’s 36″ x 24″. About one third of the fabrics used are ones I dyed. So exciting! I like this quilt so much I think I might do another couple to make a…
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…