I'm still delighted to see Color, Thread & Free-Motion Quilting out there in the Quilting World and here's the latest place two friends shared with me: Visit Connecting Threads - this is a direct link to the book. A Visit to the International Quilt Museum After picking me up Lori offered a couple of options… Continue reading A bit of a surprise and the International Quilt Museum
Tag: MJ Kinman
Gemstone Quilts Creating Fire & Brilliance in Fabric, Step by Step – MJ Kinman
Gemstone Quilts Creating Fire & Brilliance in Fabric, Step by StepMJ KinmanC&T Publishing $29.95 112 pagesA few years back I made my way into the City (Manhattan) to meet MJ Kinman for an event honoring her work by the Women's Jewelry Association. Desiree Habitch is/was her coach/mentor, who worked on getting me invited to the… Continue reading Gemstone Quilts Creating Fire & Brilliance in Fabric, Step by Step – MJ Kinman
Gem-o-logical
MJ Kinman's gem quilts sparkle much like the gems she recreates in her quilts. You can read my introduction to her work here. MJ created a twelve month series of birthstone patterns that capture the essence of each gem. She worked with Paintbrush Studio making fat quarter bundles that capture the essence of each gem.… Continue reading Gem-o-logical
A Little Sparkle in Your Day
Sultry befits the feel of the day; while hazy, hot, and humid are apt descriptors, sultry has a southern, slow feel. On a sultry July afternoon I ventured into the City for the Women's Jewelry Association Annual Awards Gala (July 2017) where quilter and artist MJ Kinman exhibited her work. MJ's work came to my… Continue reading A Little Sparkle in Your Day