Pacific International Quilt Festival
The second quilt I had accepted into the show earlier this month is this. One friend looking at it with a funny look. She said, “you do scrap quilts”. I’m just a split personality quilter!
Pacific International Quilt Festival
Am enjoying the show, as usual. Interestingly, this year I am appreciate parts more than entire quilts. Had a class on monoprinting from Aussie, Sue Dennis. Even dreamed about making more fabric.
Read MoreMy Hawiian Pineapple Quilt
I used a fat quarter packet I purchased on Kauii last October. No paper piecing and I really quilted it heavily. I am pleased with the outcome.
Have been taking photos off my camera (finally). I want to share a couple of recent quilt projects.
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- I made to illustrate a nine patch variation. Of course, when I put it up to take the photo I discovered two blocks turned the wrong direction. Out came the seam ripper!
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- My technique for making the pineapple block. This one is scrappy, of course
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- I was trying variations of using nine patch blocks while developing a talk.
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- Painted plumeria
Visiting with grandchildren
My little Texas children are a delight to visit and to cuddle. A visit also means some quiet time, good for reviewing business ideas. I have been researching Texas quilt guilds. I will be sending material in hopes of doing some teaching/speaking when I make my twice a year visits.
Read MoreTeaching in the South Bay
I am offering some classes at A Work of Heart Studio in Willow Glen, San Jose. Check out the calendar and studio at http://www.aworkofheart.com/calendar
Read MoreI am so far behind in posting
My schedule is full with making 9 quilts from clothing of a women who has passed on. the challenge is that the fabric isn’t all cotton and it isn’t in yardage. But I am making fun with the project. So far I have used a disappearing nine patch and variable star designs. Now I am working on one with a pinwheel motif. I will post photos as the quilts get quilted.
Read MoreNew program offering
I have just added a new program called Not Your Mother’s Nine Patch. Check it out.
Read MoreCreative Resolution
For 2011 I want to focus on the word explore. I am thinking about exploring new techniques for my quilts and quilt art, learning more about more some techniques, exploring business opportunities with teaching and selling my work, and exploring the world around me.
Holiday planning time
Maybe I should say planning and doing. I made some holiday placemats just for me. And I was putting together my list for Santa. As soon as I learn how to post photos I will post some. Maybe I should put that on my Santa list!!!
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