The great thing about fusing art quilts is that you can use your fused scraps right up to the very last little bit. I am currently working on making a few Tiny Landscapes. Here is my drawing of this little landscape, Trees on the Hill. I drew it up so that I could keep my…
I participated in a SAQA webinar yesterday. Three art quilters talked about selling their art quilts from three different prospective’s. If you are a SAQA member you can go on line a view the recorded webinar. One of things that I spoke about was mounting small quilts on to Plexiglas frames. I wanted to show you that process.…
I thought you might enjoy seeing a view of some of my classes at the AQS show in Lancaster. Here are shots from the dyeing class – we had 23 people. And my Field Poppies class we had 22 people. Everyone had a good time and made great things.
Here are a few of the prize winners at the AQS show in Lancaster. I just love the way the Japanese make their quilts. So much detail in this gem of a quilt. This is an all silk quilt. The quilting in it is fantastic. This quilt is done in all gold lame. I wonder…
I don’t think I showed you these two little quilts finished. Tiny Iris and Tiny Autumn Mums. These tiny patterns are included in the larger version pattern. I love making these little pieces, they make up so fast AND they seem so precious. You can purchase these on my website on the Small Quilts page.…
I often hear people tell me in class that they are no artist. I really have a hard time with that statement, because I think we are all artist in some way or another. One of the little tricks that I use to help with my “art”, that I think is a very simple thing…
I showed you this picture last week and told you I would share how I use these tools. These are referred to as creasing tools, rubbing tools, or sometimes a hera marker. They are good for lots of things, but the way I use them the most is to transfer pencil lines to the back…
It has been a long and hard winter. I am ready for spring, aren’t you? Here is a little inspiration to keep you going. My version of this vision of spring, my pattern Daffodils. You can order it and have it made up in a few days. Treat yourself!! This is a larger version…
I have a good friend who really supports what I do with designing and making wall quilts. Each year she buys one of my patterns and kits and makes these up for her own collection of wall quilts. Several years ago she underwent chimo therapy for breast cancer. At that time she told me these…
Are you starting to think about Valentine’s Day? IT will be here before we know it. Here is a little inspiration for you. You can download a pdf of this fused heart collage, or of the pieced versions at the bottom of the page. Make yourself or someone you love a heart quilt for Valentine’s…
I am home from teaching at the Road to California Quilt show in Ontario CA. The temperature’s there were so wonderful. It was in the 70’s. I was wearing sandals. The sun was shining. I am back in Chicago area the sun is shining but the current temperature is 4 degrees. BRRRR. My classes were…
Orange Afternoon It measures about 9″ x 13″ It has a pillow case finish, you can view that technique here. I decided I liked all the colors and I think it turned out bright AND grounded. I find I really like dark, rich deep colors to frame my pieces. Tell me what you think. This…