This post is the first in a series of three “Finish Line” posts featuring students who excel at fabric collage. The three I chose—Darlene Determan, Joanne Hannon Shaw, and Marilyn … Read More
In early April, I’ll be returning to Australia for my third excursion to the other side of the globe. In 2016 my first trip took me to Melbourne on the … Read More
Another year, another fabric collage milestone. Last March I launched the Fabric Collage Master Class Manual. This was my attempt to distill as much as possible of what I knew … Read More
“What would life be without this great passion?” This is what my friend and former student Ria Mille asked in one of her emails. I first met Ria and her … Read More
During the last few months of winter here in Maine we’ve experienced our share of three-dog nights. For those few who aren’t aware of the saying, it’s a means of … Read More
I never tire of showing off my students’ quilts in these Finish Line blog posts. It’s my small way of recognizing their hard work and the inspiration that they in … Read More
As attentive readers of my blog have noticed, I’ve been putting out quite a few Finish Line posts lately. Recent posts have shown completed works with the focus on bird … Read More
This week’s Finish Line selection is focused on quilts begun in past Maine Quilt Retreats. I love sharing Maine with my students and it’s a nice change of pace when I … Read More
For this edition of the Finish Line—completed student fabric collage quilts—I’ve created a retrospective of fabric collages that were started this year, most of which were begun in one of … Read More
One of nature’s most successful animals, birds are everywhere—including my fabric collage classes! I see one or two birds in almost every classroom. Their exotic colors and interesting shapes make … Read More