Monthly Archives: August 2009

Explore a Ghost Town for Fabric Art Inspiration

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Gina

Stark, haunting and barren – let an American icon, the Ghost Town, inspire your art quilts These photographs speak for themselves. The people who lived, worked, loved and died in these lost towns are silent. Through the lens of talented … Continue reading →

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Nicholas Schiller, kaleidoscopic quilt fabricator

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Gina

Transforming photographs into you name it – website review of  virtuoso magus Nicholas Schiller’s  blog/website Nicholas Schiller’s website will appeal to anyone remotely interested in graphics arts, maps, stimulating photography, photo journalism, philosophy and not least, quilters. Using a variety … Continue reading →

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Art Inspiring Google Earth Photos

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Gina

Teddy Tracks Santa’s voyage using Google Earth Technology Do you have some exquisite hand dyed cotton in your stash that seem just too beautiful to slash into? A friend of mine, Terrilyn Green is an amazing person to stand beside … Continue reading →

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Children wrap up win with quilt

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News – August 2009 Pupils at St Mary’s Primary School in Henley win competition with giant quilt. Henley Standard, UK The 10-year-olds spent two months under the supervision of art teacher Kate Findlay making the 2mx2m … Continue reading →

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Add Personality to your Blog

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Gina

engaging blog features help bring repeat visitors Creating a compelling reason for readers to return to your blog to check out what’s new naturally blends with your goals for becoming a respected blogger and commenter.  Page views will increase, mutual … Continue reading →

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Masterful quilt and writing collaboration brings history to life

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News, August, 2009 Karen Braucher Tobin – Portland Writing Examiner “What Remains”, Katsura Press, Portland, 2009 Margaret Chula, an internationally known haiku and tanka poet based in Portland, Oregon, teamed up with master quilter Cathy Erickson … Continue reading →

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Our Common Wealth at the New England Quilt Museum

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News, August 2009 July 14, 7:15 AM, by Jeanne Williamson Massachusetts Quilts: Our Common Wealth is on exhibit at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, MA from July 17 through September 20, 2009. Gallery Talks … Continue reading →

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Inspiring websites and blogs for quilters

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Gina

Insightful reading ranging from quilt and fiber arts to grieving for a lost pet to an amazing card trick video Click on any state, and some Canadian provinces to get a quilt shop locator map Part one of a hilarious … Continue reading →

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