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Artist Interrupted

English - Fiber Art, Quilt Art
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Artist Interrupted · 1W ago

Distracted by Knitted Handbags

I haven't started any new art quilts lately, as I've been distracted by the fun of creating knitted handbags.This is a repeat of the knitting tote bag that I made in an olive green for my sister.In this version I added some pockets to the lining - one large one for a kindle, some chocolate or whatev
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Artist Interrupted · 1M ago

Doodads and Organization

Since I finished my last big project I've been side tracked making a mini messenger bag for my sister, which was such fun, that, of course, I have to make another so that I can include all the things I thought of doing better the next time.So a little shopping for bag hardware and parts was in order
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Artist Interrupted · 1M ago

New Movable Design Wall

I finally put together a moveable design wall using a method that I first heard about from Pamela Allen, a fabulously imaginative artist from Canada. The basic materials are:clothing rack on wheelsTwo 4' x 6' 1-inch thick insulation boardduct tapea white sheetpinsThe two insulation boards are put on
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Artist Interrupted · 1M ago

iPad Messenger Bag - Quilted

My sister, who is having knee issues, asked me if I could make something that would make it easier for her to carry the essentials - iPad, iPhone, money for cappuccinos - while she was required to be on crutches. I've always want to give making a woman's accessory (I've already made plenty of neckti
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Artist Interrupted · 2M ago

Rabbit Squared

Ah, the joy of creating art! Now that I finally finished my latest traditional quilt it is time to get back to the art I love. Not that I don't really enjoy making traditional quilts, but it is just not the same thing.First on my long list of art projects was creating a piece for the annual Studio A
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Artist Interrupted · 2M ago

Blueberry Peel Top is Done!

Finally, I have finished work on the Blueberry Peel quilt top.The top is for a Queen size bed - 96" x 108". The paper-pieced block pattern is from Karen Stone's Indian Orange Peel pattern that I purchased way back in 1993 when I took a class from Karen. (Marvelous class, marvelous teacher!)This is a
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Artist Interrupted · 2M ago

Waiting for Organization

My studio was getting over run with stuff again, so I decided that I needed more storage for all the bits, pieces, and miscellaneous stuff that I seem to accumulate at an astonishing rate.I found this 14 drawer tower at Home Decorators and even better - it was on sale! The drawers, sides, top and b
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Artist Interrupted · 3M ago

More Blueberry Peel Pieces

I'm still working on the Blueberry Peel quilt. The main portion of the top is finished.This is a shot of a portion of it.I'm now piecing some more peels for a border treatment. The peels are in white and pale blue patterns and the background will be the darker blues and gray/black.Finished another k
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Artist Interrupted · 4M ago

Studio Update - Jan. 10

Obviously all my creativity has been soaked up in my studio and I have none left for creative blog titles.I'm still working on the paper-piece Indian Orange Peel. I've made it to the stage of piecing and preparing the centers for the blocks. I'm using a tone-on-tone white fabric paired with a light
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Artist Interrupted · 4M ago

Happy 2012

January and February are always two of favorite months because that is when I have the most time to spend in my studio. I also use the time to do a bit of reorganizing, as usual. Things seem to pile up in the studio through the year and there comes a time when you just have "clear the decks" to be r
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