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Quilting and Patchwork

October 28th, 2007

Developing Your Style or Voice as a Quilt Artist

   Do you find your quilting style changing as you become more involved in this art?  For instance, I started out making traditional quilts using the patterns handed down throughout the years.  More recently, I’ve been drawn to art quilting and smaller pieces.  I haven’t made a bed quilt for years.
My daughter has done the […]

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September 30th, 2007

Lists of Fabulous Information at September Showcase - Quilting & Patchwork Included

Lists of information for readers, who desire resources but don’t necessarily have a great deal of time searching for them, have become increasingly popular.  The b5media Arts & Design Channel’s September Showcase fits right into this trend.   
William Lehman, at Artist Hideout, has done a great job compiling this round-up.  You’ll want to check out these “live […]

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September 12th, 2007

Celebrate Your Quiltmaking Accomplishments

Your quiltmaking celebrations don’t have to be public events or exhibits to give you a feeling of accomplishment. Private celebrations of quiltmaking enable you to feel good about what you’re doing, according to Lynn at Fiber Fantasies in her post, Private Celebrations of Quiltmaking.
Take pride in the work that you do, find enjoyment working on […]

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July 18th, 2007

Photographing Your Quilting & Fabric Art

Photographing your quilting and fabric art is easy for some but a challenge for others, especially if you want a really nice photo to send in for a contest, juried show, or publication.  Photos for your own use, your scrapbook, family memories, or just so you’ll have a record of what you made aren’t so […]

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May 21st, 2007

What Would You Think of a $75,000 Quilt?

William Lehman, at Artist Hideout, called my attention to his post about renowned quilter Nancy Crow.  He had discovered a story about her in his local news which told how her rather accidentally become involved in quiltmaking when she discovered she couldn’t realize her dream of becoming a potter.  She was allergic to clay dust.
So Nancy turned […]

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