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Tag Archives: Mosaics/Tile
Magic Garden Part 2
A few more photos.
Magic Garden
Last year, I went to Philadelphia for a conference. I had been there before, but didn’t remember much about the smaller things I saw. I remember going out to Fairmont Park and my friend, Kathy, coming to tour around with … Continue reading
Tile as Inspiration
I walked down S. Michigan Street in Chicago towards the Art Institute of Chicago one day. I am a sucker for architectural details and saw tons. I was in a rush, though, because I only had a little while to … Continue reading
Inspiration Sunday
I am fortunate to live in a place where I can walk down the street and see a quilt pattern. Recently I saw this tile entryway and it reminded me of the Basketweave Baby pattern I mentioned some time ago. … 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
Various & Sundry 2011 #14
Save 20% this week from Cafe Press using the code TA0802. You can buy from any shop, but especially the Artquiltmaker Store. Learning Everyone on the web seems to be way better at Photoshop Elements than I am. My friend, … Continue reading
Posted in Blocks, Quilt World News
Tagged Blocks, Color, Group project, Mosaics/Tile, Other Artists, Various & Sundry
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Inspiration Thursday
Notice the Sawtooth Stars? Nice border for a quilt. This section is around the dome.
Mosaic Monday
One of the things I enjoy about my city are the unexpected mosaic and tile art I see around. At one point, apparently, mosaics and tiles were used commonly for entry ways and they are little pieces of art hiding … Continue reading
Historical Mosaics
I saw this floor while I was at a Fourth of July parade, of course, in July. I haven’t had a chance to post them. I love seeing typical quilt blocks used in tile and mosaics. The detail shows a … Continue reading
Vegas Floors
My sister’s sweetie took her to Vegas last weekend. Here is a photo she sent me. These photos were taken of a floor at The Palace Station. This is not your typical Mariner’s Compass as we quiltmakers think of it, … Continue reading
Catch Up Sunday
I decided that I would write one big long post to catch up, because I seem to have bunches of photos yet to post. I don’t want to say “oh 3 weeks ago, I made this and that.” Another idea … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Projects
Tagged FOTY, Inspiration, Mosaics/Tile, Off Topic: Crafts, Other Artists
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Mosaic Hats
I found a new blog recently, after listening to a recent CraftSanity podcast. The interview is with Liesl, the owner and designer of the pattern company Oliver + S. They produce patterns for children’s clothing in a “contemporary classic style.” … Continue reading
Colorful Art Girl’s Tile Find
Is this a fabulous tile design? I love the design. It would make a fabulous border on a quilt. Not sure how I would piece the corners, though Thanks to Leah for sharing. clipped from colorfulartgirl.blogspot.com
Inspiration Thursday – Useful Tile
A few days ago, I showed you the inside of this water fountain. the outside is just as great.
