I found these great bargains at a resale shop recently.I just love a bargain.They were each 50cents. WoWThe Paula Nadlestern book alone was worth the whole trip. I worked with Paula this summer at the NQA show in Columbus OH, she is really fabulous. We found out we both love coffee ice cream. Quilters are…
Category Archives: Design wall Friday
Quilts in public places
I love to see quilts displayed in public places.I have a few of my works displayed in health centers. I like to think that is makes people happy to view them. Art made with fabric is often warm and inviting, as so many woman are.When I was in NC recently, my two hostess took me…
Shimmering Foliage at Fermilab
This article will appear in the Fermilab Today Science Newsletter. There is a reception this evening. If you live in the area please attend. There will be wine and cheese. I will be working and unable to attend, so you should go and drink my wine and eat my cheese New exhibit flaunts a rising…
Design Wall Friday–new pattern Holiday Moments
I have several new patterns out just in time for the Holidays. My latest pattern was inspired by making the tree skirt and fire screen for the Quilting Arts Gift Issue 2011-12. I thought everyone would want to make really fun, bright and happy holiday wall quilts to go along with the skirt. So I…
Design wall Friday
Quilting Arts Holiday Gift issue. I wanted you to see the fabulous projects I designed for this year’s Quilting Arts Holiday Gift Issue. I got carried away with the red and green color combo, and made some hot and spicy holiday projects. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the brilliance of these colors together and the intensity…
60th Birthday–my sister
My only sibling and sister turned 60 on Saturday. It really seems like a big deal because I am not that far behind. My husband turned 60 last year, but it didn’t seem like such a thing, only because he isn’t related to me by blood and well he is 4 years older than me…
Design wall Friday – Machine Quilting–Stitch in the ditch
I am working on the machine quilting of a quilt that I designed and my friend Linda pieced. This quilt is a present to our children, my son Zac and her daughter Amelia, who were married in October of last year. It is a signature quilt that all the people who attended their wedding were…
SAQA 2011 Benefit Auction
Tommy Fitzsimmons, Mirjam Pet-Jacobs,Judith Roderick, Pat Kumicich, Marlis Egger, Gay Young Ousley,Susan Christiansen, Patricia Gould Studio Art Quilt Associates SAQA2011 Benefit AuctionStart Date: September 12, 20112:00 p.m. Eastern/11:00 a.m. PacificPlace: www.saqa.comWhat: Reverse auction of 300 glorious small works of art createdand donated by SAQA’s members to raise money to support SAQA’s exhibition, education, and outreach…
Design Wall Friday
This month while teaching in NC I got to meet so many interesting people who’s work I have admired.Today I’d like to share with you my new friend Lesley Riley. She sent me a picture of one of her inspiration boards and this is what she has to say about it.I’m a very visual person,…
Prairie Grass–Design wall Friday
For the past three weeks I have been quilting these three panels. They will make their premier appearance at a show at the American Quilt Museum next month.Prairie Grass 32” x 75”artist hand dyed silk/cotton and cotton fabric.Close up of quilting.It is a shame the color is a bit washed out. They are more “luminous”…
Design wall Friday
These fabrics have been hanging on one of design walls for awhile. I LOVE these fabrics, but I really can’t stand to cut them. I haven’t figured out yet how I can use them. Any suggestions?
Design Wall Friday–Denise Havlan
This Year’s Vintage – 17″ x 17″ DESIGN WALL My design wall was designed and constructed by my husband, Jim. It measures 90″ tall by 70″ wide. It is composed of four sheets of “pink panther” insulation that are glued to a pvc structure allowing for the use of both sides. The board is secured…