Here are some of the wonderful quilts in the judged show that I admired. In fact, I loved them all. It’s important to know that miniatures in England cannot exceed 12″ unlike our shows which required 24″. A twelve inch quilt is truly miniature. Miniature Quilts: I don’t know how, but I managed to not […]
Archives for October 2019
Award of Excellence
Exciting news! Last Thursday I drove up to Everett, WA for the Preview Party for the International Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival and learned my hand embroidery titled “Summer Meadow” earned not only a first place but an Award of Excellence. All of the quilts and fiber arts were mixed together rather than hung by […]
Quilt Festival in Birmingham
In August, I had the chance to travel again with Kathy Brassill of Handcrafted Holidays. Here’s my first look back at the Quilt Festival in Birmingham. That’s Birmingham, England. I’ve long wanted to go to this show, because quilters in other countries have different aesthetics, and it was evident throughout the exhibits. Right away, I […]
Award Winners?
I entered three pieces into the International Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum in La Conner, WA: two quilts and one hand embroidered whitework cloth. I’ve received notice that I’ve won “one or more” awards. I have no idea what the award(s) is or for what […]
Another Stocking Complete
Happy to say I’ve finished the third Christmas stocking. This one goes to my oldest junior nephew who is four years old. It turned out cuter than I had expected. This particular kit instructed to use glue in places. But I never glue. It becomes stiff and yellows over time. I hand stitched this one […]
Emily: The Moth of Amherst
It’s a Winner!
I’ve been completely remiss in posting to my blog having been caught up in a trip to the United Kingdom, home maintenance, working on landscaping, stitching Christmas stockings, French studies, and working on the Poppies and Periwinkle quilt that I swear will never be done. Hmm, looking at that list tells me why I haven’t […]
