Author Archives: Jan
Thread.. To Stash or Not to Stash…
Some people might say I’m a thread snob. That’s because I refuse to use junk thread in my sewing machines. What’s a junk thread? Thread that leaves a lot of lint in my bobbin case, thread that frays quickly, and … Continue reading
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What am I going to do?
My Pam Holland class is next week. We’ve supposed to come with an idea from our journal that we can turn into a project. Since I got the reminder to get ready for the class I’ve been keeping a journal, … Continue reading
How I make my Quilt Labels
I promised a “Part 2″ about quilt labels. There is no way everything that could be said about labels will be said. I’m not writing a book here. I like to get creative with labels using pictures I’ve taken, or … Continue reading
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Quilt lables: Why and How
Imagine this future scene: Your great-great granddaughter, now in her 40′s finds a quilt in an old trunk in the attic. Samatha brings it down, wondering who made it, and when, and why. Samatha’s father, Richard, when queried remembers it … Continue reading
My 3 Rules of Using Color
Rule 1: Do you like it? That’s very important. BUT… sometimes we’re not sure what we like. Here’s a story from my past. When I was in first grade we were given a picture of a horse to color. I … Continue reading
How I made a Confetti Quilt
The pretty little wall hanging (the inside picture is only 4″ x 6″) is made entirely of fabric pieces about 1/4″ square. I made this in a recent class taught by Ann Loveless of Frankfort, Michigan. We started with a … Continue reading
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Adding new Techniques to the tool box
Just returned from a workshop with Pam Holland. Pictures. Continue reading
What is art quilting anyway?
Art is that which can be seen in an infinite number of ways, which is the reason we return to it. Continue reading
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Thinking like an artist.
We were into taking pictures where we tried to “think like an artist” Continue reading
Hello world!
Quilt Woman has moved her blog to her own website! Continue reading