How Many Steps? How many steps does it take to make a simple 12″ x 12″ wrapped canvas quilt? Honestly, I have no idea. Even the simplest techniques take a handful or more steps. Over the 36 years I’ve been quilting most steps are second nature, like getting dressed in the morning. It isn’t something… Continue reading Week in Review 2023 – 08/11
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Week in Review 2022 – 01/14
A Few of My Favorite Things When working in my studio there are some simple products I just can’t live without. These are the ones that never fail me. The reality is finding out what my favorite things are is not different from making art. Both require a fair amount of trial, error and perseverance.… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 01/14
Week in Review 2022 – 01/07
New Year New Work It’s a new year. This suggests the opportunity to let go of the past and try something new. I am. Serendipitously, I started a new artwork this week. I am even trying a new to me appliqué technique. I started by designing the general layout/concept in EQ 8. My goal for… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 01/07
Week in Review 2021 – 12/31
Betwixt and Between I am a serial quilter. In other words I work on one quilt from start to finish before I begin my next quilt. However, and it is a substantial however, the truth is my brain toggles between the quilt I am working on and ideas for what to make next. Unlike many… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 12/31
Week in Review 2021 – 03/12
A Journey Each artwork I make is a journey. Some bring to mind the Chinese proverb, a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. This is certainly what the last 5 months felt like as I brought Out of the Ashes to fruition. My next journey won’t be so long. It does begin… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 03/12