Good morning from snowy Calgary, We woke up to flurries today, although we can’t complain because we had a gorgeous weekend. So much so that I spent part of both afternoons sitting outside in the sun! Incredible for the middle of February. On Friday after work, Bev and I drove to Canmore for David Taylor’s…
Good morning, The new February tutorial with Diane Gaudynski is out as of yesterday, and it’s fabulous. If you still haven’t joined the challenge, I urge you to do so. It’s fun. And the best part is that it gets you quilting and practicing. And yes, you will get better at it. Here’s SewCalGal’s website: …
Good morning, As you may know, I joined the Quilting Challenge organized by SewCalGal, so as per instructions and directions, I’m posting the photos of my practice piece for this month, Frances Moore’s leaf pattern and variation: I hope you can see enough detail. The other photo I had to upload is too heavy…
I can’t believe that January is almost over. Where did the days go? It seems that it was only yesterday that we all got together to celebrate Christmas! You’ve all heard about the time flies when you are having fun. I wonder if it works the same when you are not having that much fun?…
Welcome to the 2nd day of 2012. I’d like to wish everyone a happy, and creative 2012. Beginnings are all about hope, and the beginning of this year is no different. We take stock of the previous year and in doing so, in my case, I give thanks for my children, my family and my…
Good morning all, The tinsel is out, the tree is getting decorated, ornaments everywhere, Santa Clauses, Snowmen and Christmas quilts all around … the cookies are getting baked, and menus organized. And of course, lists are being made and checked twice, presents are being wrapped and set aside in time for Christmas Day. So, with…
Jumpstart Quilting Designs with an Easy Sketchbook Exercise 11-30-2011 by Quilting Daily Ana’s sketchbook collage of color schemes for quilting designs. I usually have a variety of quilting designs kicking around in my head at any given time. But often, when I finally get around to actually designing a quilt, I draw a blank. Sometimes…
Good morning, October marked the date of the premier issue of a new magazine called “Fiber Art Now”. The following is from their website: www.fiberartnow.net. Each issue will include four or five feature articles that seek to inspire, connect and inform fiber artists, enthusiasts, educators, learners and collectors of the fiber arts. We are a worldwide community…
Good morning, Hope everyone had a great weekend. I taught a Fabric Painting class to a lovely group of ladies on Saturday, and then it was so cold I went home and hibernated for the rest of the evening. I will show you photos next Saturday, when they quilt the piece, so you can see…
The winner of the DVD is Cass. Congratulations. Please send me your address so I can mail the DVD to you. Thank you all for participating. I will have another giveaway soon, so stay connected. In the meantime, keep quilting! Ana
The new issue of International Quilt Festival has been out for a few weeks now. Don’t miss my article titled “The Big Decision – How to Quilt your Quilt”, where I talk about the process I go through to define the quilting designs on a quilt. I am off to practice some new ones to…
Don’t forget to go to the November 1st blog and leave me a comment for a chance to win my DVD (as soon as I receive the copies!). Enjoy! Ana
I am just back from Houston. I spent 3 lovely days, very busy, going from MIU to Open Studios, to demos and trying to look at all the vendors and all the quilts. Needless to say, I ran out of time, and memory in my camera. I took everything with me, except the extra memory…
I am off to Houston tomorrow, to take part in the Festival, look at quilts, buy some fabric, look at some more quilts … and hopefully help promote my DVD which is available right now. So, leave me a comment and tell me why you would like to own it. When I get back next…
Good morning, Just to let you know that I will be teaching the Christmas stocking that is featured in this year’s Quilting Arts Gifts magazine at Out of Hand. You will learn painting techniques, beading and quilting. The fee includes the paints, brushes and a copy of Quilting Arts Gifts 2011. You will need your…