Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers in the U.S.—I hope everyone has a safe celebration with as many friends and family as possible. Last week we blew by the anniversary … Read More
Almost exactly six years ago, I was in Wisconsin to to see the premier of my 22-foot quilt “Crocodylus Smylus” at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. It … Read More
As this post reaches you I will be half-way through my five-day class at Woodland Ridge Retreat in Downsville, Wisconsin. Woodland Ridge is run by Chris Daly (that’s the the two … Read More
It has been more than four years since I last taught at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts (WMQFA) in Cedarburg, WI. As this post is published I’ll … Read More
The piecing of my quilt “Earthshine,” a fanciful portrait of my son Sam, is now finished. That means it’s time to assemble the layers for quilting, and this Saturday’s blog … Read More
The tendency when creating a bird in fabric collage is to start thinking how to make each individual feather—which could quickly become both tedious and overwhelming. Instead I encourage students … Read More
I admit it: fabric collage isn’t always intuitive. When I mention sequence in fabric collage, I’m talking about the (optimal) order in which you approach the various layers of your … Read More
A while ago, I thought it would be helpful to talk about how to depict fur in fabric collage, since furry pets and other critters are such popular subjects for … Read More
When you memorialize a pet in fabric collage, it feels like a part of them stays with you long after they have departed. For me, a warm and tactile part … Read More
Students ask: When is my fabric collage quilt finished? After all, you can just keep on going, adding layer, after layer…. Some may expect a simple answer, others probably anticipate … Read More