Author Archives: Jaye

About Jaye

Quiltmaker who enjoys writing and frozen chocolate covered bananas.

Creative Prompt #209: Mug

something in which to put coffee, tea or other hot drinks a type of assault. Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. I would … Continue reading

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Star Sampler: Last Week of 8″ Blocks

I like blocks. Have you noticed? I really do. The possibilities are so endless and I love possibilities. Above are the 59 Sawtooth Star variations that I have made for my Star Sampler Project. I am pretty pleased with the … Continue reading

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Modern Quilt Studio Homework #9 part 2

This is part of an ongoing series of essays responding to Weeks Ringle’s post called QuiltCon Homework. Read my first essay on Encourage. Apparently, I have more to say. In her blog post, Weeks writes “Encourage one another. Bill and … Continue reading

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Vintage Tuesday

I have a lot of needlework from my female ancestors. I am starting to have a hard time appreciating it, because It is taking up space in my cupboards and not all of it is my style. Yet I feel … Continue reading

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Book Review: Scrap Basket Sensations

Scrap-Basket Sensations: More Great Quilts from 2 1/2″ Strips by Kim Brackett I had seen this book, but when I heard about it from Frances, I decided to buy it. I like this book, in general. I like the examples … Continue reading

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Simple Journal Cover

My journal is very important for me. I have spent the last 25+ years keeping a journal, though the college years, which would have been very interesting, didn’t leave a lot of time for contemplative writing. I was pouring my … Continue reading

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Round Robin Ready?

Fabric choices for a round robin quilt. Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #208: Bar

Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. I would really like to keep all the artwork together and provide a way for others to … Continue reading

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Various & Sundry 2013 #6

Can you believe I am back already with another episode of Various & Sundry? I can’t, truly, but I had so much stuff, I couldn’t not post it. Besides the lack of sewing is catching up with me. Get ready … Continue reading

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Star Sampler – Week 14

Week 14 Week of April 29 (8″ blocks) (JHL chooses) Basic Star Broken Star (Around the Block) Indian Star (Around the Block) Martha Washington Star (Around the Block) Hooray! I finished another week’s worth of blocks. We are nearing the … Continue reading

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Vintage Tuesday

While I was visiting my Grama a few weeks ago, my mom pulled a quilt out of the cedar chest (I know! wrong on so many levels). Huh? A quilt? Huh? I really was confused because my Grama is a … Continue reading

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Modern Quilt Studio QuiltCon Homework #10

This is the 10th part in an ongoing series of essays responding to Weeks Ringle’s post called QuiltCon Homework. Read my last essay at discussing the concept of “encourage.” Weeks writes ” Have fortitude to follow all the way through … Continue reading

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May BAMQG Meeting

Description of May Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild meeting Continue reading

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Star Sampler – Week 13

As I have mentioned, I am behind on this project. We both should be done with the 8″ blocks and finishing up the 4″ stars. We are on Week 13, which was supposed to be finished during the week of … Continue reading

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Creative Prompt #207: Shadow

Sunshine and shadow Definition: A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object. It occupies all of the space behind an opaque object with light in front of it. … Continue reading

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