Marcus, quilt desgin, quilting

Provence

I would like to introduce Provence Flannel: I designed this quilt for Marcus just in time for Quilt Market!  Provence went on their site a few days ago with the pattern and tips & hints by Jean Ann Wright for working with flannel.  Provence is approximately 78 x 78 and is easily adjustable to make… Continue reading Provence

fabric, Marcus, quilt desgin, quilting

Learning the Language

We learn many languages throughout our lives: Our native language - whatever that might be, this is often accompanied by particular dialects that gives clues as to where we're from A secondary language - if we're able and taught (I know bits and pieces of Spanish & French).  If this is a family language this… Continue reading Learning the Language

Marcus, quilt desgin, quilt shop, quilt shows, quilting

Going into the City

It's been mentioned that quilts & quilters are taking over New York City this weekend.  We have a trifecta of quilting events: Empire Quilters Guild Urban Inspirations Show The Red & White Quilt Exhibit at the Park Ave. Armory Folk Art Museum: Masterworks & Super Stars @ Lincoln Center Branch (Lincoln Center Branch is hosting… Continue reading Going into the City

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Buying Fabric

Waaaaaaaaaay back when I first started quilting purchasing fabric was perhaps the most daunting part of the quilting process.  Mostly because I lacked the experience necessary to put color & texture together in the pattern in a way that was pleasing to me or what I thought the intended quilt receiver would like. While I'd… Continue reading Buying Fabric