I am a “Snapshooter”. Really. It’s in the dictionary even though WordPress doesn’t recognize it. It’s right above “Snapshot”. A person who takes snapshots.“Snapshot” is a word made up in the year 1890. A casual photograph made typically by an amateur (me) with a small handheld camera (fits in my pocket). I spent a few […]
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Jan 2012
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Dec 2011
I bought these two fat quarters in Salt Lake City last summer. Anything with a Paint Horse on it is instantly mine. I’m just glad this time it was only $6.00 worth of fabric. It was speaking to me…… “Pillow Time” A nice little afternoon project on Thanksgiving weekend. “OK guys, I’m going upstairs to […]
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Nov 2011
I was going to call this post “The Ugliest Quilt Ever”. But that’s really not fair, nor is it true. These vintage quilt blocks came in a boot box full of treasures I bought from a custom quilt shop.I laid them out in my studio and stared at them for weeks. I think these fabrics […]
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Nov 2011
I had 32 blocks left from the Crazy Quilt of my last post. I wanted this one to be larger and different. I chose to use some black “sashing” to accentuate the blocks. “Sashing” is basically cutting 3″ strips of black fabric scraps and framing the blocks like window panes. It’s a fun and mindless […]
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Nov 2011
Creative Everyday Challenge Art Everyday Month I feel like a cheater. I bought these wild quilt blocks from my custom quilter. She bought them from her mother, who bought them from a craft sale. I did not pay $20 for them. It was more like $10. I would never have the patience to put […]
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Nov 2011
This is my first official post from my new website that went live yesterday. I am determined to publish this post today. I think I could have made this quilt …… twice ….. with the time it has taken me to post this. I may have even cried once and yelled at the dog. The […]
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Oct 2011
After my recent epiphany that quilting is like Canned Soup (artistically speaking, of course, for myself only) I know I can do this myself and it will taste better. I purchased one item. A Bernina Free Hand Quilting Foot for $40. Then I watched a couple videos on YouTube. This is our maiden voyage. I am in […]
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Oct 2011
In June I blogged about my non-process of putting this quilt together. Fiber Art 10, My Muse Was In The Room I was so excited about it at the time, then I let it sit for three months before I took it to my Custom Quilter to finish. I am in a quandary as to […]
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Oct 2011
Last November I spent a week with my Aunt Sandra in Santa Fe. I called it a week long “Artist’s Date”. Aunt Sandra had a successful Interior Design Business in the 1980’s. While I was there she bestowed upon me her “Stash” of designer fabrics. They would qualify now as vintage or retro. I get […]
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Sep 2011
I will say it again…. This is my most favorite-est project to date. I see a pattern developing here. My first real “commissioned” piece is for my cousin and dear friend, Karen. She asked me to make two pillows for her mom, (My Aunt Kaye) for her birthday. I think she’s turning 85 next month. I […]
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