It’s Sunday and the Saskatoon Quilters Retreat will end later today. I was invited to teach my popular Kantha class and together my six students and I have explored the…
The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos – the best techniques for showcasing your handmade creations by Heidi Adnum; Interweave Press, 2011. ISBN978-1-59668-626-7 I recently hosted a meeting with fellow…
Yes, I did it: I took the Greyhound to Medicine Hat last Friday for my second workshop weekend this April. I did not miss the security check we undergo when…
Each year the Canadian Quilter’s Association organizes a challenge sponsored by Trendtex (here is the link featuring the 2011 entries). I have been a participant since 2009 . Earlier this…
On March 15th guest blogger Susan Wittrup touched on the issue of art, its non-permanence and how we should be less worried about longevity and concentrate more on enjoying art…
…the season for quilt shows, judged and non-judged. Both have merit and are well received, they require a great amount of dedication by volunteers putting their skills to work to…
… And in my case they are: To judge the Manitoba Prairie Quilters’ Guild Quilt Reflections 2012 show, teach a workshop, connect with old friends, forge new friendships and tour…
Full and Detail Images: “Sub Rosa: Rising” began with grayscale values that were translated to color. It is machine pieced, hand and machine quilted, and minimally beaded. Detail view, with…
… Seasonal Change that is. While I am away teaching and judging I thought I would schedule a short post sharing some images of my surroundings. I live at a…
… April has arrived and with that my teaching and traveling begins. I am packed and ready to depart for the airport to catch my plane to Winnipeg. This will…
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