One of the basic Temari designs we learned in the workshop
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Temari Ball – Traveling Bands
Temari Ball – Kiku DiamondsCandace Rich
One of the basic Temari designs we learned in the workshop
Harlequin Horned and Winged BowlCandace Rich
Stitched entirely in Peyote stitch, which means one bead at a time is picked up and woven into the beadwork — very time-consuming! However, I loved watching the shapes and designs take place in this contemporary geometric design.
Dimensional FantasyCandace Rich
A challenging pattern using RAW (Right Angle Weave), DRAW (Double Right Angle Weave), Chenille stitch, and Peyote stitch to create a hollow 3-dimensional structure embellished with pearls, crystals, and crystal rivolis.
Sprinkled GardenJulie Rivera
Sprinkled Garden was created using plants from my dye garden and leaves from my neighborhood.
Winter Night Sky-AlaskaValerie Rodelli
This piece was inspired by the Aurora Borealis in Alaska while on a trip. It was the first time I saw the Northern lights and they were magical, never to be forgotten! I added the mountains to the piece to gain the broad perspective of the lights in the vast nighttime sky. Even the piecedContinue reading “Winter Night Sky-Alaska
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Fields of FlannelMargaret Schatz
The quilt was machine quilted at Quilters Quest in Downers Grove.
Spring FlowersMellany Schumacher
My entire family has boys, boys, boys and when I saw this pattern I knew I wanted to make the pinkest, girliest quilt with it. The back is a super soft minky and it’s just waiting for the right baby girl to claim it.
Taupe TrianglesAmy Spungen
I started this quilt on an informal retreat with some of my quilting friends, and every time I look at it I am reminded of what fun we had when we got together.
Clue challengeRachel Sychowski
Professor Plum in the billiard room with a wrench.
Groovy WavesRachel Sychowski
Stand back a few feet to better see the wavy seam lines.
My Heart AttackLori Tilkin
I had my first heart attack at 54, I was incredulous. This piece was the way I processed this experience. They told me my heart would heal and grow ancillary veins. Visualizing my Heart growing and gaining strength helped me heal.
My Heart AttackLori Tilkin
I had my first heart attack at 54, I was incredulous. This piece was the way I processed this experience. They told me my heart would heal and grow ancillary veins. Visualizing my Heart growing and gaining strength helped me heal.
Open LeafLinda Tomkow
This piece was made with multiple resists (patterns) that were cut a certain way to reveal the inside layers of wool which became three dimensional.
Treasure MapAriel Towers
This was from a pattern with many different finishing/fabric options. I loved the idea of making a quilt made up of different types of basic symbols. Using foundation paper piecing, a great technique for making otherwise difficult to create designs, you are able to make an infinite variety of quilted images.
Flora meets FaunaAriel Towers
All Tula Pink Fabrics – always fun!
Ani-mailAriel Towers
All Tula Pink Fabrics – so much fun!
Not – So – Still LifeAriel Towers
Using a variety of fabrics and textures from a slew of my favorite designers, including machine embroidered flowers, I wanted to make a fun, bohemian play on a typical still life.