Monthly Archives: January 2014

Gold Dust

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

“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

  “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

“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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