Category Archives: Hand Quilted

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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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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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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Quilting as a grand adventure…

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Paula

Fascinated by fabric from girlhood I’ve found my creative home in quilting. What I really love is finding the elements and putting it all together. I’ve long described myself as a mixed media collage artist—this allows me many options. I … Continue reading →

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