Monthly Archives: May 2012

Zeus & Athena Revised

Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Jaye

I really like this quilt. I love the blue and orange together. Complements, what could be better? In addition, the orange just makes me happy. I am trying to think of whether or not I have used this much orange … Continue reading →

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Why Language is Important

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Jaye

What does it all mean? Traditional Modern Art Lately, I feel like I am being bombarded by the differences in types of quiltmaking. This post is my attempt to puzzle out the differences. All of the above words evoke something … Continue reading →

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More Corner Store

Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Jaye

I was more exhausted that I thought I would be yesterday after getting home late from celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th birthday. Over the weekend, I worked hard on the Corner Store blocks and I couldn’t work on them … Continue reading →

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Block-a-Long #57: 1 Rectangle in a Square

Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 by Jaye

I have been thinking about the QuiltCon block challenge, as I may have mentioned. In the course of that thinking, I also looked at the definition of a modern quilt. One of the elements is Asymmetry, so I thought I … Continue reading →

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FOTY 2012 – Late May Update

Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 by Jaye

Can you tell where these pieces came from? Yes, the Wonky 9 Patch. All of those oranges are nice, aren’t they? I have nothing on the design wall for this project at the moment, so I have to get cutting … Continue reading →

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Corner Store Progress – Mid May 2012

Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2012 by Jaye

What I want to rant about is a very bad and getting worse customer service experience that has nothing to do with quiltmaking. I need to get over it (or at least put it out of my mind), delve into … Continue reading →

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Creative Prompt #158: Bird

Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 by Jaye

Big Bird (Muppet) eagle Bird People of China toucan bird cages penguin bird feeder Bird of Paradise Avian Birdman of Alcatraz flips the bird owl Birdie (golf) “Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged … Continue reading →

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May/June Donation Blocks

Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Jaye

This is a block made partially from a kit that the BAMQG Charity Girls provided. I wasn’t that thrilled with the choices left when I went to look in the basket, but these postage stamp type blocks are very popular … Continue reading →

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From Zeus, Athena

Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Jaye

I do not believe in the concept of Quilt in a Day. I love Eleanor Burns, I love various quick techniques and the rotary cutter, but I simply do not believe I can make a well designed quilt with great … Continue reading →

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Pillow Top Tutorial

Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 by Jaye

Since the NSGW pillows for 2012 went so well, I thought I would do a little tutorial. Remember, my SIL suggested I do it this way, so I am just passing on her information. Supplies: basic quilting/sewing kit batting the … Continue reading →

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Block-a-Long #56: Two Rectangles

Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 by Jaye

Yes, this has a lot of small squares, but you can do it. Directions for 2 Rectangles in a Field of Squares #56 are posted. If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in … Continue reading →

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Sketching #136

Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 by Jaye

Yes, I am still catching up with prompts I didn’t do. We all go through moods and lack of creativity and response is one of mine. I seem to be back in the saddle, so here is an oldie, but … Continue reading →

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FOTY 2012 – Mid May

Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 by Jaye

Many of the fabrics in this group are from the back of the Flowering Snowball. I am also diligently pressing and cutting pieces from fabrics that have been washed. The chair on which I hang just washed fabric is no … Continue reading →

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26 Projects – May Update

Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 by Jaye

Here is the list, again, still in no particular order. This time I have moved the finished pieces off. 23 WIPs left! I had to add two more projects to the list. I can’t believe I forgot about the Stepping … Continue reading →

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Creative Prompt #157: Write

Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 by Jaye

Write what you know writing practice Palmer method freelance comedy writer wrote code copy writing written communications write me a letter cursive write a cover letter write fiction write a song write your own ticket writing classes WriterCorps Definition: (transitive … Continue reading →

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