The other night my friend and I had a discussion about value. Color value. She is an artist who takes actual classes, paints, quilts, plays viola, you get the drift. Part of the conversation drifted to the new job and one component that I am struggling with, less and less, but still struggling. There is… Continue reading Value-able
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Decided to go ahead and do it!
I don't remember if I ever showed the full piece. A little taupe Radiance, a little silk batting, a little Superior Tiara Silk. Oh my. Have you seen this gorgeous variegated 50 weight silk thread? When they have the Tiara in the booth there will be a good chance that this little piece is in… Continue reading Decided to go ahead and do it!
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Whole Cloth Challenge
Yesterday I finished the quilting on Moon Set, the name of my nearly completed whole cloth challenge quilt. Binding or facing will be completed, probably on the plane to Chicago later this week. The determining factor for binding or facing will be when I trim it down, the quilt will let me know… Continue reading Whole Cloth Challenge
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Whole Cloth Update
There is nothing quite so comforting as listening to the sewing machine as I quilt. It's a beautiful sound. As I look at this update and think about the comments on facebook and think about another project I'm working on (I think a lot!). So the question I get a lot is, "what comes next?"… Continue reading Whole Cloth Update
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Batting tips and a day out
The Walkway over the Hudson is one of my favorite places. Especially when I get to share it with dear friends. This area of the Hudson Valley is simply gorgeous and we're getting closer to my favorite season - autumn. Oh how I love walking across here in the autumn. The ever changing colors get… Continue reading Batting tips and a day out
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Two American Brands One Happy Quilter
First up: American Made Brand Cotton Solids. Read more of their story here. Oh my goodness. I am in LOVE! Fifty, 100% cotton solids made with cotton grown, processed, spun, woven & dyed right here in America. One color for every state. We've got this whole foodie farm to table movement that I love -… Continue reading Two American Brands One Happy Quilter
