FYI: 2017 Retreat Openings, 2018 Retreat Dates, Online Course Update
There’s a lot of work to my business that goes on behind the scenes, so to speak. At least you don’t often hear about here in the blog. (An exception was when … Read More
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The Finish Line: Completed Student Work Volume 6
I enjoy sharing my teaching travels and showing off the work of my students—they make me so proud! It’s now catching on for past students to send me photos of their … Read More
Quilt Stories: (Re)Introducing “Crocodylus Smylus”
I figured it was about time to introduce “Stevie”, my my 20 foot saltwater crocodile, to those who might not have seen her the first time around. And reintroduce her … Read More
Choosing Fabric for Fabric Collage (Updated with Video)
I received the following comment on my Facebook page the other day:
“Question: Do you use Batiks exclusively or regular cotton fabric as well? Many of these pieces have so much detail in the fabric that I’m guessing you would have to be shopping for fabric all the time in order to find the best fit for your piece.”
This along with my recent experience in my classes, convinced me that I hadn’t given enough guidance on how to choose fabric for fabric collage. It’s doesn’t happen all the time, but too often my students arrive in class without the right fabric for their subject, despite having read my original blog post “Choosing Fabric for Fabric Collage” (see below). Choosing fabric to bring to class continues to be a challenge.
Marilyn and Joel Davidson: Collaborators in Life and Art
Over the course of a year I teach many students. Some of them return for follow up classes. And there are those I could count on a hand or two that … Read More
The Finish Line: Completed Student Work Volume 5
This edition of “The Finish Line”—completed versions of student work along with in-progress shots from class—has a little more rhyme and reason to it than usual. Recently I received finished photos … Read More
The Finish Line: Completed Student Work Vol. 4
Time for another round of “The Finish Line.” For those of you who aren’t familiar with this series, no, this isn’t a History Channel program about Scandinavians during WWII. That … Read More
The Finish Line: Completed Student Work Vol. 3
As the year draws toward its close I, like many of you, will be doing a little reflection. In that vein, I have taken some time to burrow through my email … Read More
Happy Anniversary: The Best of the First Year
A year ago next week I published my first ever blog post. Next week will be number 52. Fifty-two, folks! Whoo-hoo! That was the goal—a post a week, every Saturday, … Read More
Quilt Stories: Million to One
Growing up in suburban Maryland, I was somewhat removed from the natural cycle of the world. Getting away from the street lights and into nature meant weekend-long, rain-soaked camping trips with the … Read More