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Monthly Archives: July 2009
quilt art inspiring architecture
Interpret modern architecture artquiltwise My challenge – Let these photos of modern architecture inspire you – the planes, angles, shadows, reflections, colors, curves, repetitions, contrasts are plenty enough examples to start a new project, maybe even a series. All photos … Continue reading
Childrens’ quilts engage and teach
plus a story of an abused little boy with a new hockey quilt Years ago I began building a stash of conversation prints to make some quilts for children. Then I did nothing with this humungous hoarde. Why my ideas … Continue reading
a Quilter’s Companion
Website Review of Quilting Assistant.com Discovering this website was like scoring 100 on an exam, (excellent), the Oxford English Dictionary, (exhaustive), a Monopoly board, (sensible layout) and Niagara Falls, (refreshing). Quilting Assistant.com devotes itself to helping the reader/quilter learn and … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemporary Quilt Art, Quilt Technique, Traditional Quilting
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Kathy McNeil – Quilt Artist, Teacher, Judge
a passion for the health benefits of creativity Kathy McNeil’s background as a registered nurse for 35 years has shaped her approach and goals when teaching quilting classes. “I feel it is my job as a teacher to provide a … Continue reading
Posted in ARTIST PROFILES, FABRIC ART
Tagged Contemporary Quilt Art, Inspiration, Quilt Technique
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Identify Yourself The primary goal of a blog is building community. Writing excellent posts is part of the task. Making comments at other blogs, responding to those comments and commenting on the response of your own blog are the ways … Continue reading
Faces of Winchester – Bea Grayson
in the CQA Quilting News – July, 2009 Winchester Star, Sandy Thompson, June 27, 2009 One step into Bea Grayson’s entry hall and you know that this is the home of an artist with a background in many cultures. Grayson … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemporary Quilt Art, Inspiration, Virtual Newspaper
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Award covers quilt artist Tina Williams Brewer’s distinguished career
in the CQA Quilting News – July, 2009 Wednesday, July 01, 2009 By Mary Thomas, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette What makes someone worthy of a lifetime achievement award? If that someone is artist Tina Williams Brewer, it includes the refinement of artistic … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemporary Quilt Art, Inspiration, Virtual Newspaper
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San Jose CA Quilt Museum show, Reservoir
in the CQA Quilting News, July, 2009 Erica Goss, San Jose Contemporary Art Examiner Jack’s Falling Water, by G. Fraas June 30, 2009 – The show, Reservoir, (John M. Walsh lll collection) showcases an extraordinary group of contemporary art quilts … Continue reading
High School Senior wins design competition with quilt themed entry
in CQA Quilting News – July, 2009 Smoky Mountain News, July 1, 2009 Brick Paving Stones Inspire Winning Design The plaza at the entrance to the new Waynesville Police Station is nearing completion. Workers are placing the final touches to … Continue reading
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a call to action for the Fourth of July First thing I do when I log onto my Word Press admin is check out comments left by readers. Bloggers love reading and responding to comments. But receiving those comments is … Continue reading