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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Little Wallets
I started the purple wallet before Christmas last year to give as a gift, but never finished it. I finally got another package of snaps and finished it. I am a little short on handwork right now, so it made … Continue reading
Photoshop Elements Class
This Pièce de résistance for the Photoshop Elements class I took yesterday. It is not that useful for quiltmaking, but I am pleased that it came out well and is pleasing to the eye. I also learned a lot in … Continue reading
More Housekeeping
I don’t like to clutter up the blog with boring web stuff, but I also don’t want you wondering what is happening. I don’t think the blog move went smoothly, because each evening for the past few nights, I have … Continue reading
Block-a-Long #19: Backwards Flag
This very simple block reminded me of a flag motif, probably an American, Australian or Union Jack flag, since there is such a wide variety of flag designs. Also, the symmetry of various flag designs varies greatly. Another easy, small … Continue reading
Ninth Circuit HQ Tile
Here is some eye candy for you. I had so many photos (60 or 70??) that I couldn’t process them all for posting. I may use them for other posts in the future. If you want to go on a … Continue reading
FOTY Triangles – Late August 2011
Bad news. I don’t think I like this triangle shape. What I really want to do is kind of row quilt like the Fons & Porter Kalamkari Strippy. I like the space between the rows, though you can’t see it … Continue reading
Winner of Masters Art Quilts v.2
Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway of Masters Art Quilts, v.2. We didn’t have many entries, so the odds were very good. Angela O, a friend from BAMQG was the winner! Congrats, Angela! If you didn’t win, I … Continue reading
Creative Prompt #119: Wings
On a wing and a prayer the appendages birds use to fly covered in feathers marble wings shoes with wings “Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings” Salvador Dali spread your wings wing chair Take wing When a bell … Continue reading
Sketching #117
I know this isn’t really sketching. It is a response, however. I saw this clock display awhile ago and came across the photo when I was trying to get my new phone to submit to my will. I like clocks … Continue reading
Cat Beds
For a long time I have been wondering why tiny bits of fabric couldn’t be recycled. As I tossed out stockings and holey socks, I wondered if there wasn’t something that could be done with them. Reading Victorian mystery novels … Continue reading
Opening Reception @ SJMQT
The Opening Reception for the Scrap Art exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles was on Sunday August 21, 2011. My quilt, Fabric of the Year 2010 is included in the exhibit. I almost didn’t attend the … Continue reading
Housekeeping -week of 8/22/2011
You may experience some delays in reaching Artquiltmaker blog this week as my host moves from Washington DC to Utah. They plan to do most of the heavy lifting from 8pm MDT to 12am MDT, which translates to 7pm PDT-11pm … Continue reading
Block-a-Long #18: Offset Halves
I couldn’t quite think of a name to describe this block. It was so clear to me that the halves were similar, but offset. I wanted to convey that idea. Check out the Rotary Cuttng Directions for Offset Halves #18. … Continue reading
Finished: Skull Bag
Last year on my trip down to Long Beach, one of the many fabric stops we made was at Hart’s Fabrics in Santa Cruz. In case, I didn’t mention it back then, it is a great store. Great service, lots … Continue reading
ABC Challenge: ‘C’ Block
I am a sucker for basket blocks. Cake Stand is a classic. Even though I said I was going to use Around the Block Again and Once More Around the Block, I took a quick peek at Around the Block … Continue reading
