Author Archives: Paula

Goal of a Quilt Show?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Paula

“A quilt show represents a chance to be recognized for our talent and our skill. It is also an opportunity to dream about and plan our next project.” from The Sister Blocks by Edi McGinnis, 2001 Since 1995 I’ve participated … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Creates More Inspiration!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Paula

Here is the update I promised you of the vest-creation-adventure in December, 2015. Below you can see some of the other wild and crazy things women created for our guild event. Our grand winner was Natalie on the left. I … Continue reading →

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Paula’s “Love It or Leave It” Challenge

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Paula

We’re going thrift store shopping together! The last day of October is the first day of guild retreat and we will meet at 9:00 in the lobby. You will look for some “textile treasure” that excites your imagination. We’ll car … Continue reading →

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Respect Your Gift

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Paula

“Respect your gift. Not everyone can or wants to make a quilt. If your gift is to do so, then by  all means make quilts.” Betty White in Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, Aug/Sept 2013 I’ve found my “creative home” in quiltmaking! … Continue reading →

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Love My Tools!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Paula

  QUILT MONTH at the Fayetteville Public Library! Every Wednesday in June 6-7:30  June 4: Antique Quilts June 11: Contemporary Quilts June 18: Memory and Scrapbook Quilts June 25: Hands On Quilting–Make a small log cabin block. Everyone welcome.  Love … Continue reading →

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Realignment

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Paula

I’ve named my version of a convergence quilt “Realignment” since I shuffled some of the components around and added a fifth fabric. “Creativity is usually seen as an individual attribute but it depends on opportunity for expression and a receptive … Continue reading →

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Gold Dust

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Paula

Gold Dust “Anything I create becomes a doorway through which others can access my ideas and concerns, if they care to.” Peter Korn in his book, Why We Make Things and Why It Matters Gold Dust began with the traditional … Continue reading →

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Wallflower

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Paula

“Inspiration is where you find it.” Paula Mariedaughter Inspiration breaths life into any project whether it be woodworking or cooking or quiltmaking. Inspiration will keep you engaged in a project long enough to see it through. When I saw a … Continue reading →

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Passionflower

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Paula

  “Make visual decisions visually!” Lorraine Torrence “Passionflower” began in a class taught by Jan Krentz who is the best teacher I have experienced. She taught from her book Lone Star Quilts and Beyond. The book contains careful instructions on … Continue reading →

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Spectator Pumps

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Paula

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo de Vinci When I first saw my quilt “Spectator Pumps” from a distance of thirty feet it took my breath away! I’d underestimated the visual impact of these star blocks because I had been … Continue reading →

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