Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits: Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works by Martha Sielman I am not a big fan of representational quilts of people. There is something about the quilting on faces that freaks me out. Also, why make a quilt when I can just take a photograph?* As a result, … Continue reading “Book Review: Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits: Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works”
This week we are working on the sewing. Before we can get to sewing the bag together, there is still some prep to do. Please note that this is not a tutorial on how to make this bag. I am just recording my experience and noting things I had trouble with. If you want to … Continue reading “The Petrillo Bag Along Week 3”
17 Projects in Process! That is well under the 26 that I started with. Granted, some of the older projects are still lingering, but I really feel like I have made progress and am not deprived from starting new projects. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! … Continue reading “26 Projects List – April Update”
Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! I still think the next projects on the list will be harder, especially since I haven’t worked on them, except … Continue reading “26 Projects List – March Update”
This quilt was made from a pattern by Charlie Scott from the Moda Bakeshop site.I found it quilt in a round about way. I was listening to the Stash Resolution podcast (look for a short review later), a new podcast for me at the time. Sarah, the host, mentioned the blog p.s. i quilt. I … Continue reading “Frosted Stars”
I took 7 tops to my quilter on January 21, a few days after the last update. I felt a huge sigh of relief taking them to be quilted. I don’t know why, as I explained, but I did and am still savoring the feeling. Still, just because I took quilts to the quilter does … Continue reading “26 Projects – February Update”
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my strategies for getting out of the Creative Desert. Getting out of the Creative Desert is different from seeking inspiration. Just because you are piecing a bunch of squares together doesn’t mean you are inspired. Piecing a bunch of squares together is good because you are working, but … Continue reading ““Seeing” Inspiration”
I still want to work on finishing older projects. I want to continue to move older projects forward. As I said in the Creative Desert post, the longer projects languish, the less interest I have in them. I want to use new fabrics and new designs. I want to create using new inspiration and new … Continue reading “26 Projects – A New Year”
Good-bye 2012! I really enjoyed you! Nothing really bad happened and one of my dearest dreams (that has nothing to do with quilting) came true. Here I am again telling you all about my accomplishments. Here are the finishes: Quilts Blue Donation Top Pink Donation top (June 2012) Pink Donation top #2 Pink & Green … Continue reading “2012 Works in Progress”
Yes, I rearranged the way this post was structured. You will get to see the year’s roundup soon, but I wanted to highlight the finishes on this list, too. Finished projects that were on the list: Stars for San Bruno #2: Finished! YAY! Pavers. Finished! YAY! Kissy Fish: Finished! Yay! Stars for San Bruno #3: … Continue reading “26 Projects List – December Update”
I know some of you are in the depths of winter already, but we still have a Fall/Autumn here. I wanted to use this word before another year went by. Take 5 minutes to do any kind of artistic response: poem, doodle, quilt, pastel, pencil. ANYTHING counts. No rules; just do it! Post the direct … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #185: Autumn”
Well, I am pleased with progress. The Spiderweb is well underway and I am nearing completion of that top. The Original Bullseye was found, which is an important step towards getting that completed. My record for quilt finishes was 9 in one year (mostly UFOs). I thought I might finish that many this year, but … Continue reading “26 Projects – November Update”
We are making the Flower Wreath block. To find out how to make templates, including the ring, see Part 1 for making templates and Part 2 for making the ring and positioning the ring on the background. Now we are going to stitch the ring. If you haven’t started, check the Supply List in part … Continue reading “Sampler Class: Fusible Machine Applique’ Tutorial Part 3”
I skipped September, because I was sewing slowly due to the rotator cuff injury. I didn’t feel like I was making any progress. It was a good idea. I feel like I am back in the saddle. Original Bullseye: needs border, backing, quilting and binding, which are all hard to do if you can’t find … Continue reading “26 Projects – October Update”
Quilt World News International Quilt Festival in Houston starts on November 1. If you are going, you’d better get organized. 😉 I think I mentioned that I signed up for Threadbias when SeamedUp went out of business. I only signed up. I tried to add a project, but I couldn’t upload the photos for some … Continue reading “Various & Sundry #14”