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Design Exercises
We did a bunch of things at the CQFA meeting and one that I haven’t yet written about was the design exercises. We continued our design and creativity series (not sure if that is the name, but I had to … Continue reading
Announcing EQ7
I just heard the announcement for the new version of the Electric Quilt software, EQ7. This is an update to Electric Quilt 6. I have used EQ since the dark ages of EQ3? EQ4? I can’t even remember. There are … Continue reading
New Row Quilt Thought
I have been thinking of row quilts on and off for a long time. I wrote about a row quilt idea back in April of 2007. I have seen a number of them that I really like. One I remember … Continue reading
Fabric Design Must-Haves
I have been thinking about fabric design a lot lately. I think it is something that I would love to do. Well, the finished product with my name on it would be great. After hearing Anna Maria Horner talk about … Continue reading
Tarts Cream Drips
This is the piece of pie and whipped cream, which you have seen four dozen times. I am forced to continue to show it to you until you scream for mercy. Only because you asked for it. Okay! Okay! I … Continue reading
Whipped Cream Drama
I know you thought I forgot about the Tarts. Or, perhaps, you thought I abandoned the piece for another 3 years? Oh ye of little faith! Non quilt parts of my life have been busier than usual. I have still … Continue reading
Decorating with Dots
Laume from Beach Treasure Blog bought the orange version of this teapot. I couldn’t pass up showing you the turquoise version. It is fabulous. clipped from www.amazon.com Yedi Houseware Classic Coffee and Tea White Dots 20 Ounce Teapot, Turquoise Blue
Whipped Cream
I’d like to baste the Tarts at the next CQFA meeting on Saturday. In order to accomplish that goal, I need to get the whipped cream on the pie. I made the pattern and have been auditioning it in slightly … Continue reading
Tarts Milestone
I have a box of Recchiuti that I have been slowly savoring as I work on the Tarts project. The box is almost empty and, TA DAH, I have reached a major milestone in the work on the Tarts project! … Continue reading
Quilt Layout Inspiration
The picture is of wrapping paper covering the door windows of a studio space. I saw the paper and thought the design would make a good quilt layout. I noticed the four patch-like red block alternating with the slightly tilted … Continue reading
Small Tarts Change
I have been staring at this quilt on my design wall for months. I am glad it is progressing; the end is finally in sight. I will be very glad when I get it sewn together and off my design … Continue reading
Tarts Update
Most of the work on the Tarts has been mental lately. Those of you thinking mental case, may be right. With all of the rote sewing I have been doing lately I haven’t made the time to sit down and … Continue reading
Pamela Allen Class Continued
Summary: this post follows up on Saturday’s post about the Pamela Allen class. I realized that when I am in a class with Pamela, I do think outside of my own quiltmaking box. I also realized that if I just … Continue reading
Pamela Informs the Tarts
Summary: This post talks more about how the Pamela Allen class with CQFA will inform the Tarts Come to Tea. I find that a good class will inform my work in a way that other experiences don’t. I don’t see … Continue reading
The AHA Moment
I have been in class for the past two days with Pamela Allen. Pamela is much more than a quilt teacher. She is truly an art teacher who works and encourages work in fabric. I had THE Aha moment in … Continue reading
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