Update

I have not posted for a while.  I have been busy - knitting socks - 12 pairs so far. Also taking art courses and creating assignments.

 

Completed

Lines

Here is my latest layout with a focus on lines...

Quilts

I finally took some time to take some pictures.. these I have created over the last year.

 This is my second attempt on a long arm using Free motion. This is made of entirely Japanese cottons.

 This is my first attempt at a long arm using a pantograph.

Have five quilts totally finished...  I will take pictures when it is brighter out... I finished my February assignment in the Master Class - Movement - not my favoured method of construction -- but I completed it... think I will turn it into a grocery bag...

Baby quilt

Finished a baby quilt for a new Mom.

And my barn nearly finished. Took affordable the bottom  snow and now facings...

Working on my February designs with a focus on movement. ..a real challenge.

Also, did my first quilt on a long arm machine. Have to rip up the first foot as he tension was off, but like the rest. Also, finished off two other quilts, I did the blocks 12 years ago and never finished, so must get them done by the end of February... another six weeks of quiling, so willy the groundhog says.. my seeds came in the mail yesterday so the new growing season will commence.

Master Class

I started the master Class with Elizabeth Barton. An awesome group of talented artists. Here is my first sketch

January update

Started this quilt last winter finally completed the binding yesterday.

I made everyone pillowcases for Christmas.

January update

Started this quilt last winter finally completed the binding yesterday.

I made everyone pillowcases for Christmas.

It has been a while... I did a course called Principles of Design. I learned a lot a produced a lot of pieces.  Then I got into making Christmas presents - made eight pairs of pillowcases and have knitted a few hats. This one was a lot of fun - a Woolywormhead design.

Intentional Piecing

Just finished the course Intentional Piecing. Here are my pieces. I learned so much... all my rulers are gone!  I have finally found my voice. I have done another remake of the final image and will add that picture later today.  I start my next class tomorrow - Design Principles.  This way of learning totally suits me... I like the fast pace, continual feedback, and learning.  I am accomplishing so much more in my studio as I am more focused and even getting other projects completed and making new artist friends around the world.

Here is my remake of the piece.

Winter is Coming

Lots of snow on Hudson Bay Mtn this morning...

and just finished two cozy night gowns - so winter can come..

Intentional Piecing

Intentional Piecing:   Yes, they are wonky - the focus is to  cut pieces without a ruler and try not to have corners match. It is hard to not square up the outside - but I think that will be my own voice - love the uneven shapes. Similar to provisional piecing, except no ruler.  Same piece, two orientations. I need a 60mm rotary cutter, which I bought in Burns Lake. I used a similar process when I made the blue and yellow wonky curves.

Fall Fair

The 96th Bulkley Valley Fall Fair is over! Was a busy few days - my knee is tired tonight. I won eight first places, two seconds and two thirds. Here are a few pictures:

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Purse from suit jacket