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…
I was so inspired by my little quilt for SAQA that I decide to make a few more. I started with a piece of wonderful warm jewel tone silk charmeuse that was already fused and waiting in my scrap drawer. I went to my other scrap drawer that is full of fused cotton pieces and…
I belong to SAQA – Studio Art Quilt Associates This is – Who We Are SAQA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. We are an information resource on all things artquilt related for our members as well as the public. Founded in 1989 by an…
I am getting ready to teach at Road to California at the end of this month. One of my classes is Little Landscapes. I am always “tweaking” my classes and I decided to change the fabric supply list for the class so……….. I must make a new sample to show the class the possibilities of…
I don’t think I ever shared these two little quilts with the world. They have just sold and I wanted them to get a little more glare in the sunshine for all to see. This Blue Jack in the Pulpit I think is one of my favorites. It turned out really well and I LOVE…