Tag Archives: embellishments
Kenya Quilt Guild Exhibition Open Today
The Kenya Quilt Guild Exhibition at Village Market in Gigiri, just outside Nairobi proper and near the American Embassy to Kenya and the United Nations in Kenya, is in full swing. We have had a number of visitors, a few nice sales, and press coverage from Asian Weekly and The Star. Most important of all–we’ve had FUN!! Continue reading
Filed under People, Quilt Festivals
What Might This Art Quilt Be Worth?
I need some approximation of the world market value of my art quilt “Heart’s Aflutter.” I intend to use it as a donation to a worthwhile organization and need to be able to give them a reasonable idea of its worth. I asked for assistance in valuing my silk quilt “Jewel of Africa” and you were all very helpful, I am hoping you will be so again. Please let me know what you think this piece might be worth. Continue reading
Filed under Quilts
Quilting Essentials for Africa
Living in Africa has its own constraints, and as a quilter it is important to stick to the essentials. Continue reading
Filed under Quilt Tips & Tutorials
Online Beading Workshop
My good friend Lisa Walton from “down under” is offering a new online workshop, Online Beading Embellishment. Continue reading
Filed under Online Quilt Classes
Q8 Quilting: Teaching in Kuwait
My recent trip abroad to teach in Canada and the US was capped off by a very special (for me) safari to Kuwait. From my first visit to the Middle East I came away with nothing but positive feelings. Patricia … Continue reading
Filed under Travel
Quilt Categories and Definitions
Over the past year or so, I have heard from several of my students asking about whether they could exhibit quilts made during or as a result of a class taken with me. Issues of concern include whether or not to give me credit for teaching them how to make that particular quilt, whether their work would be considered original, and whether the work constitutes an art quilt. Continue reading
Filed under Quilt Judging
Quilt Class Supply Lists – What to Take?
You signed up for that dream quilt class you’ve been wanting to take for ages. Now, you are ready to pack for the trip. How much stuff do you REALLY need to take? Continue reading
Filed under Quilt Tips & Tutorials
Folded Patchwork at the Festival of Quilts
Yesterday morning, I took a 90 minute class with Janet Goddard titled “Folded Patchwork.” Janet introduced nine different techniques for making folded decorations and filled quilt units. Simple geometric forms manipulated according to Japanese traditions add dimensionality, color/value interplay and great textural interest to quilt designs. Continue reading
Filed under Travel
Quilter Blogs & Store Search
