Several months ago, I participated in a “White on White” challenge. One of the designs I considered using was based on an old map. Here it is: a poster made from an old map of Culpeper, VA. (I grew up near here, so it has special interest for me.) The combination of the glossy poster finish […]
I’ve been spending lots of time in waiting rooms and doctors offices lately, and I decided I needed a hand project to pass the time. So, I dug through my UFOs (unfinished objects) in search of something to hold my interest. I decided on this small collage. I made it several years ago, with scraps […]
On a recent visit to Little Rock, I stopped in at The Stitchin’ Post. I enjoyed perusing the quilt supplies, which occupied about 3/4 of the store. But what really blew my mind was the remaining portion of the store, which featured heirloom sewing. Oh my gosh! All the little baby samples were so delicate and […]
The final installment of work from the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists. Click any image for a larger view Made by Peg Horsfield Made by Yours Truly It’s so great to have a local group of like-minded artists. We get a lot of inspiration from one another. Ellen Lindner
More great quilts from the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists: Click any image for a larger view Made by Lisa-Marie Sanders Made by Martha Wolfe Can you see why I like hanging around with this group of talented artists? Ellen Lindner
More great quilts from the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists. Click any image for a larger view. Made by Irene Watson (detail image) Hope you get to see it in person: October 1st through October 31st, Boutique 4 Quilters 2945 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL Store hours are M-F 9:30-5, Sat. 9:30-4. Phone […]
My local fiber art group, Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists, currently has an exhibit in Melbourne, FL. As usual, the exhibit features many wonderful pieces. Click any image for a larger view Hope you get to see it in person: October 1st through October 31st, Boutique 4 Quilters 2945 W. New Haven Ave., West […]
In a recent Design Your Own Nature Quilt class, Carma Spencer created a wonderful quilt. Here’s a photo of the finished piece, Think Big. Click image for a larger view. Carma started with her own photo, decided on the best composition, created a simple sketch, and began to cut and place fabric. Working loosely, she interpreted mulch […]
I just LOVE teaching the Design Your Own Nature Quilt class! And this photo shows why. Click the image for a much larger view Isn’t this a wonderful quilt? It was made by Bev O’Connell and it’s called Button Zinnias. You can read more about Bev’s design process on this blog post. And, you’ll also […]
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 I find that I’m entering an appointed time as care giver for a special family member. Of course, I’d prefer to have all my family healthy, but since that’s not the case, I’m HAPPY to help in this way. […]
