I love free motion quilting. Although, this was not always true. I recall my first feeble attempts. I took a class with Harriet Hargrove, one of the early pioneers transitioning from hand quilting to machine quilting. Was anyone doing free motion quilting then? This must have been in the mid to late ’90’s. Free Motion… Continue reading Week in Review 2019 – 11/15
Category: Sunrise Quilts
Week in Review 2019 – 11/08
Shannon Conoly, asked me “How will you align the backside of your quilt with the front side?” The easy answer is I won’t. This is one of things I don’t obsess over. I don’t worry about this, because my work is designed to be hung against the wall. Therefore, the backside isn’t seen. Just because… Continue reading Week in Review 2019 – 11/08
Week in Review 2019 – 11/02
What are your strengths? How do they impede you and/or enable you? I’ve been pondering these questions as I worked in my studio this week. Here are a few of my answers. Courage Courage is one of my strengths. I will try things others shy from, such as a Level II/III Hot Power Yoga class… Continue reading Week in Review 2019 – 11/02
Week in Review 2019 – 10/25
How small is too small? The answer depends on what you are talking about and your personal predilection. I ask myself this question when deciding what fabrics and fabric trimmings to keep and what to toss. My personal choice has varied over the years. Early Days When I first started quilting I kept nearly everything… Continue reading Week in Review 2019 – 10/25
Week in Review 2019 – 10/06
Do you have favorite fiber artists? If so, what is it about their work that draws you to them? I admire many fiber artists. One thing they all have in common is a strong voice and, this is the kicker, they dare to be different. So why is it, when I feel driven to swim… Continue reading Week in Review 2019 – 10/06
Week in Review 2019 – 09/27
SAQA Auction Update Every September SAQA hosts an online reverse auction of 12″ x 12″ art quilts. SAQA’s talented pool of member artists contributed 443 artworks this week. Proceeds from the auction support the work SAQA does promoting the art quilt as a fine art medium. This year there were 3 different sessions, each containing… Continue reading Week in Review 2019 – 09/27