Wednesday Quote
Good morning, The weather has turned a bit cooler in the past few days, but it’s supposed to get nicer again by the end of the week. I can’t believe it’s mid-September already … and that means that I am getting ready to leave for Nova Scotia. Almost 2 years in the making, and the…
Another quiet week in the studio – but a satisfying one. I’ve been spending my time working on samples using the new fabrics and panels that will be coming to the website soon. It feels good to finally see them come together. I’m making a series of 12″ x 12″ pieces – there will be…
It’s February and I’m feeling the February blahs. I have a few set of things I do to keep myself engaged, creative and sane. Read on!
Another new sample, this time using 100% Tuscany Wool by Hobbs. The fabric is silk Dupioni and the thread is Wonderfil Rayon, 40 weight. I used a deep burgundy to quilt the feather and a color close to the background for background filling all in straight lines. Everything was done with a free-motion foot and…
There is something deeply satisfying about finishing a textile book. For me, every book is an opportunity to explore new ideas – not just for the pages themselves, but for the way the book is constructed. I am endlessly fascinated by bookbinding and the many ways fabric, thread, and stitch can come together to hold…
Good morning, I wanted to share with you that I will be teaching at Quilt Canada 2016 in Toronto in June. Will you join me? It will be fun! Go to: http://www.canadianquilter.com/events/quilt-canada-2016-workshops.php to see all the classes and workshops that are offered. I am offering the following: Wednesday, June 15th – all day: Simple Landscapes…