Tag Archives: quilting

99 blocks

Posted on 10/05/2012 by

This, believe it or not, is a pile (two piles, in fact) of 99 quilted blocks. Each block looks roughly like these: I took a long time deciding what was going where, and who was sitting next to whom, but … Continue reading →

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Quilting as you go

Posted on 10/04/2012 by

A small pile of completed quilted blocks has appeared. These are the eight-inch patchwork blocks that I started piecing in January, now part of a quilt-as-you-go adventure. I’m using my favourite Hobbs wool batting, and am making the back of … Continue reading →

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Lines 2

Posted on 25/01/2012 by

I know, two posts in one day. I have a new camera, and I just wanted to see if anyone can tell the difference (all pictures below are with the new camera; earlier post today was using the old one): … Continue reading →

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Looking back

Posted on 04/01/2012 by

I usually find that this is a good time of year for looking back as well as looking forward, like Janus. Yesterday we cleared out the loft, primarily in preparation for the move but also just to see what was … Continue reading →

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adding a little dimension

Posted on 09/11/2011 by

In progress on the work table. I photographed sections of the samples so far and then enlarged further sections on the photocopier – more of this later, but you can just see a bit of one of these towards the … Continue reading →

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Sampling (3)

Posted on 04/11/2011 by

Another sample, this time echoing some of the aerial patterns formed by neolithic burial grounds. Interestingly, these are very similar to the cup-and-ring marks found on rocks and stones. Stitched area is again about 8″ x 10″; the central panel … Continue reading →

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Sampling (2)

Posted on 02/11/2011 by

Another rock art sample, this time using small pieces of cotton fabrics laid onto some quilt batting and quilted wtih a circular pattern. I laid a piece of silk organza over the top before couching the design, though you can … Continue reading →

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Sampling

Posted on 31/10/2011 by

I’ve been re- investigating some of the ancient marks found on Northumbrian rock art, most of which are made from a series of circular and linear patterns.  I’ve looked at these patterns many times over the years, thinking about how … Continue reading →

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Shades of Autumn

Posted on 22/10/2011 by

Not much more to say about this one, except that it’s now finished. Silk fabrics by Heike and Arlee, cotton binding also by Arlee. Shades of Autumn, 18″ x 28″

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those falling leaves

Posted on 20/10/2011 by

Still working with silk, which is lovely but slightly demanding. I’m using silk batting in this piece and dupion silk for the backing, both of which can be difficult to work with. Silk batting needs a lot of ‘fussing’ with … Continue reading →

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