Author Archives: Paula

Compositions matter!

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Paula

“Compositions matter. Artfully arranged, anything can become a thing of beauty.” interior designer Barbara Barry We quilters are composers! We compose moods, messages and fantasies using our palette of fabrics. Jeanie Schneider’s quilt dances with good cheer! Bright and balmy … Continue reading →

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Still Life, Still Alive at Seventy

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Paula

” How you make others feel about themselves says a lot about you.” anonymous author, but quoted by Amanda Herring in the winter issue of Women Create Magazine Celebrations take many shapes and forms. I celebrated my 70th birthday with … Continue reading →

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Thinking About “Negative Space”

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Paula

“Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery” anonymous I hope Leeanna Walker is flattered when she sees this small quilt top (24″ x 38″) because her Butterfly quilt inspired my pulling together my wallhanging named “Negative Nines”. Leeanna sent … Continue reading →

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Wide Sashing with Lots of Energy!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Paula

In October of 2013 Dianne, one of my fellow bloggers on the Rebel quilt blog, posted this quilt which wowed me! I was amazed by the effect of the wide sashing with split elements. She created this as part of … Continue reading →

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Round Robin Consultation

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Paula

I never know who or what I might find at a local quilt or fabric shop or thrift shop. I see each as a place for a “treasure hunt”. Several weeks ago I ran into a Janet Brown who is … Continue reading →

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Quilters on a Joint Adventure

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Paula

“Fabrics have a presence and a warmth totally different from paint or photography. As a result, many people respond to quits in a very personal way.” Ruth Mc Dowell, a Fabric Journey, 2005, p. 43 Picture two avid quilters shopping … Continue reading →

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The Value of “value” for a Quilt.

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Paula

“Color gets the credit and value does the work!” declared Pam Goggans talented quilted and pattern designer at our recent guild meeting. When I later talked to Pam about this idea, she said she originally read the words in a … Continue reading →

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Is it a “Jadite” sewing machine?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Paula

Is it a green Featherweight? Is it a Jadite sewing machine? Is it an update of a basic Singer portable first made in 1911? Only the last statement is true! Yes, that last statement is a reality–Singer updated a machine … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show Adventures & Challenges

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Paula

“In its simplest form, a quilt is just some fabric and a little thread. It’s up to you to decide how to put it together.” YLI ad in QNM, March 2000 Whether a quilter chooses to work from a pattern … Continue reading →

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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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