I finally made progress on the little quilt for my granddaughter. It feels so good to get these family projects finished. I hope to have it all done by the new year. It feels so good to get these family projects off my list. This is my sketch for making this quilt.
SALE - end of Year for Craftsy SALE
“By now, I’m sure you’ve shopped for everyone else. But what about yourself? You certainly deserve something special for spreading all that joy (and I’m not just talking about a nap!). Treat yourself to the gift you’ve most definitely earned, with all Craftsy classes for just $19.99 or less now through the 25th, and learn from…
Harper Fashion Design program
Some of you may know that in the 90’s I went back to school locally at Harper College, in Palatine, IL to take classes in fashion design. It was while I was in that program that I determined what I really wanted to do which was making quilts. BUT it was a wonderful experience and…
Santa’s on his way…
I recently taught down in Kerrville, TX at the fabulous quilt retreat the Main house at Creations. If you are ever in this neck of the woods it is a most go to this Quilt shop. The owners, two sisters- Julie and Cathy, are delightful and the store is FULL of wonderful fabrics and gifts.…
Erik’s Quilt
I got my son Erik’s quilt back from Elvira’s quilting service and I am thrilled. It turned out to be such a large quilt 98″ x 120″ that I knew I won’t really have the time to get it quilted by Christmas. So I was delighted that she was able to fit me in. Here are…
THE “100″ FIBER FUNDRAISER FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
My contribution to this wonderful fund raiser is my Colorado Pines quilt. It measures 9″ x 11″ and is mounted on Timtex. Go to your calendar now and mark the date, Wednesday, February 4, 2015, and web address so you can be the first to bid and hopefully you will WIN it.
Winter Dreaming
I like to showcase work by people who buy my patterns and kits. Especially when they do something different or creative with them. Ann used my pattern Winter Dreaming, this is a portrait of my kitty Socks, looking out the back door on a cold winter day. I received this email last week from Ann,…
Join me for “The 100″ Fiber fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
I am honored to be an invited artist for “The 100″ to be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The goal for this fiber fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is to raise $10,000 in one day. How? All the details are here: http://www.virginiaspiegel.com/FFACThe100Fundraiser.html I’m sure you will want to be one of the very exclusive…
Making Batik fabrics
I love to know how to make things. It is one of the reasons that I make art.
I found this video on YouTube about Moda’s batik process.
I realize why there are no USA manufacuter’s of fabric any more.
It makes me appreciate the cost of fabric.
Making batiks from MODA fabrics
Meg Hannan - Rag Sky Art Studio
This is from my friend Meg Hannan from Rag Sky Art Studios. I own many of her fabulous fiber pieces. As the holidays draw near I hope you will find it in your hearts to share a little of your bounty with a fellow fiber artist who is not as bountiful right now. Happy Holidays If we…
The process for quilting Silk Leaves
My new little quilt Silk Leaves, which is on it’s way to it’s new home in Norway, is machine quilted and then pillow-cased finished. It has TimTex inserted between the two layers to complete the small wall art. The TimTex makes the small art stiff and allows it to hang beautifully on the wall. Once I…
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