Weaving: Multi-color Yarn Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Now for something completely different (as Monty Python would say)! I’m usually blogging about a quilting project I’m working on, but I’m taking a little deviation from quilting to learn something...
View ArticleArt Quilting Class: Dream Come True
Ever since I first saw her work on Quilting Arts TV and the articles in Quilting Arts Magazine, I’ve dreamed of taking a workshop from Ann Loveless. Well last Saturday that dream came true thanks to a...
View ArticleDisappearing 4-Patch Quilt: Merging the Best Instructions
A “Disappearing 4-Patch” may look intricate and complicated, but it’s really very easy. If you can sew a simple 4-patch, you can sew this quilt. There are many great how-to tutorials out there. I...
View ArticleSilhouette Art quilt: Project Quilting 13.2
The challenge for this week’s Project Quilting Season 13.2 inspired me: “In Silhouette”. Participants have only a week to begin and finish a quilted item for the challenge, and it took me a few days...
View ArticleSunflowers for Ukraine PQ13 Entry
Like many of you, I can’t stop thinking about and praying for the brave people of Ukraine as they are under attack. As Lella Boutique said so beautifully in her recent blog: “Sunflowers are powerful...
View ArticleProject Quilting Season 13.6 Flying Geese
So this is the last Project Quilting challenge (season 13)for 2022. As you know the challenge quilted project can be anything (from a quilted coaster to a full sized quilt) but has to be done (start...
View ArticleCombining Art Quilting Techniques
When you have an idea in mind for your art quilt, often combining techniques you’ve learned along the way and a little experimentation will help you reach your goal. My goal for this small landscape...
View ArticlePainting on Fabric with Inktense Pencils
So I haven’t painted or drawn on fabric for quite awhile now. And with the snow falling outside, I declare an official “Snow Day” … a day to relax, stay cozy indoors, and “play”. I’ve got my Derwent...
View ArticleExperimenting with Inktense on Fabric for Project Quilting 14.3
The Project Quilting challenge for this week (Season 14, #3) is “54/40 or Fight”. It’s the name for a traditional quilt block. If you’re interested to find out more about the block, it’s history, or...
View ArticleMy Project Quilting 14.6 Entry: Conquer Your Fear (of failure) with art quilts
This week Project Quilting Season 14 (2023) has as their very last challenge: Conquer Your Fear They say in their post, “if you only do what’s safe and comfy, you’ll stagnate and grow soft.” I agree....
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