Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
Other Artists There was a discussion of Karl Benjamin at our guild meeting last week. He seems to have been pals with Ellsworth Kelley, who I have discussed here. Karl’s works are very modern quilt (in the contemporary sense of the phrase)-like. It is interesting to see how nothing is new. Johanna Bashford has a … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2020 #7”
We are learning foundation piecing (also called paper piecing) using a pattern called New York Compass. If you are just finding this tutorial, go to part 1 to see the supply list and learn how to prepare your pieces. I am using an aqua with white dots for my background and a red with white … Continue reading “Quilt Class: Foundation Piecing pt.2”
Yes, I went to Houston. We arrived on Wednesday and left on Monday. The bad part was that I didn’t get enough steps and ate too much. The good was so much. I can’t even begin to tell you how many fantastically gorgeous and amazing quilts were there. Even if you go once, you must … Continue reading “Houston Quilt Festival 2014 pt.1”
What I am reading: I just finished Silent in the Grave, Silent in the Sanctuary, Silent on the Moor and Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn and am on to The Dark Enquiry again. Yes, again. Sometimes I need comfort books. If I had A Town Like Alice on audio, I probably would have … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2014 #2”
We are working on learning foundation piecing (also called paper piecing) using a pattern called New York Compass. If you are just finding this tutorial, go to part 1 to see the supply list and learn how to prepare your pieces. I am using an aqua with white dots for my background and a red … Continue reading “Sampler Class: Foundation Piecing Part 2”
PUSH Jewelry: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Jewelry by Marthe Le Van This is a new book I got from Lark Crafts to review Tuesday and I have to say that I love this series. The last one I reviewed was PUSH Stitchery. I like the size, shape and feel of the books. I … Continue reading “Book Review: PUSH Jewelry”
Maureen is a great ATC Shepard for CQFA. She reminds us to get our ATCs done and how many there will be to exchange. At the meeting today we will be exchanging 4 each. I worked on mine a couple of Fridays ago when I kicked the boys out of the house and spent the … Continue reading “ATCs for CQFA”