I’m just back from teaching Design Your Own Nature Quilt at Empty Spools Seminar, in Pacific Grove, CA. It was fabulous!!! The beach side setting was lovely, complete with historical architecture, wind-swept trees, and the sound of the surf. But, of course, the real excitement was occurring in the classrooms. I had nine fantastic students who…
Remember that ugly exercise that I’ve been considering? This is the portion of my ugly painted which I selected as my inspiration for a small quilt. I played around with the individual elements in the computer and, at one point, accidentally colored the background red. Which I liked! So, I started pulling fabrics and got…
I have to admit: it’s pretty exhilarating to be on an episode of The Quilt Show! It went live a few days ago and I’m really happy with the results! Check out the trailer: In this episode I teach three different segments. 1 – Drawing inspiration from a photo. (But not reproducing it perfectly.) 2…
Whew! After LOTS of rearranging and trial and error, I’ve finally finished this piece. And I’m quite happy with it. The finished piece is 36″ x 26″. It’s available for $695. The yellow in this detail shot looks a little yellow-green, but it will show you the circular quilting pattern, done both on the machine …
It’s great to have my quilts, once again, traveling to real live art and quilt shows. Especially when I win an award! Such was the case with this quilt, Miscommunication. It won third place at the 2nd Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibition in Bedford, VA. How nice! This exhibit is on display through August 21st, if…
I’ve been having fun working on my “sour dough” quilt. First, I decided on the placement of the leftover blocks. I cut a few of them into smaller units. I’m a believer in this quote from Sally Sellers, “It only takes a little ugly; just enough to make the other colors sing.” So, should I…
Finished! I’m very happy with it. See size and pricing info. Have you ever abstracted something like this? I like the effect. What do you think? Ellen Lindner
The supply list for my class, Design Your Own Nature Quilt, includes artistic couraage, and the ladies in Venice, FL brought it in spades! During our two day class they didn’t even whimper. 😉 But, they DID make some extraordinary quilts. Let’s start with Helen, who was taking her first ever quilt class. (These images…
These are the words a delighted customer used after installing her purchase in her home. Take a look. Doesn’t it look like it was made to go there? Her beautiful kitchen has recently been remodeled and I think Vine Ripened looks great in this environment! One of the things that convinced her to make this…
You’re invited into my home to see the quilts I have on display. That’s a good way to pass the time, right? Come on in. After viewing it, please visit the video page on my website to see my other offerings. I’m planning on making other short videos. Anything you’d especially like to see? I’m…