Quilts and Art Quilts
Nearing the finish line on the “yet unnamed vintage tulip quilt”
I’ve got a busy month with a total of 8 events, but I do have a gap between gigs and I got to quilt this week – wahoo! I am nearing the finish line on my vintage tulip quilt (let’s just call it TVQ for now); it’s time to attend to the finishing details.…
Read MoreA Judge’s comments on judging the Houston Show
I will have 2 blog posts this week, this one about judging, and another about my week (which will be delayed). I am excited to post these comments by Deborah Boschert who judged this year’s Houston show along with Charlotte Angotti and Sharon K. Stone. All 3 are accomplished artists and very well-seasoned experts…
Read MoreAdventures in St. Louis!
My trip to the Bits ‘n’ Pieces Quilt Guild in Ballwin, MO (the St. Louis area) was quite the adventure! My lecture, “The Beauty of the Imperfect” got an outstanding reception and it was very well attended. IMperfection is a topic near and dear to my heart: I taught both days at a faaaabulous…
Read MoreAdventures with my vintage quilt top
I have a real challenge on my hands with my vintage quilt. Just to refresh your memory, this is the top I’m working on: And it has had its share of challenges. It is a bit wonky and it has some, um, creative piecing: I suspect the maker was close to running out of border…
Read MoreDenver – again! Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum – Again!
I headed back to Denver for a family reunion, the second time to visit the Denver area in 10 days. I spent 16 out of July’s 31 days traveling, all of it fabulous, but boy I am happy to be home! The family reunion was wonderful. In attendance were my sister and Hubby, Son, DIL…
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