I have always wanted to make a disappearing 9 patch and the scraps left over from this Aboriginal runner (pictured at the end of this entry) gave me the perfect mix of fabrics to do this with. The runner itself was a simple 9 patch but each section of the 9 patch block was a different fabric. When using such bold fabrics it's best to keep the pattern simple so the fabrics can be seen to their best advantage.
There has been a lot going on lately and one of those things is that I am going to have an individual show next August at the Shelburne Arts Co-op. Since I have been a member there for 8 years, it seemed like high time. My clever husband, Tim. came up with the name "On Pens and Needles" since my calligraphy will be included in the show. If you have ever taken the time to read the "about me" section on this site, it says that I use to be a calligrapher. I sold my calligraphy through 2 galleries and when the owners retired and closed their galleries I no longer had a place to sell my work. I also found I did not have the time to pursue both quilting and calligraphy and quilting won out.
If you can't remember the last time you cleared off your cutting table than it has been too long!! My cutting table is 4' X 8' and is in the basement. Like most large flat services, it manages to collect all the flotsam and jetsam that is related to my business. Since it is right next to the wood burning stove it also collects a lot of dust and dirt.
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I have always wanted to make a disappearing 9 patch and the scraps left over from this Aboriginal runner (pictured at the end of this entry) gave me the perfect mix of fabrics to do this with. The runner itself was a simple 9 patch but each section of the 9 patch block was a different fabric. When using such bold fabrics it's best to keep the pattern simple so the fabrics can be seen to their best advantage.
There has been a lot going on lately and one of those things is that I am going to have an individual show next August at the Shelburne Arts Co-op. Since I have been a member there for 8 years, it seemed like high time. My clever husband, Tim. came up with the name "On Pens and Needles" since my calligraphy will be included in the show. If you have ever taken the time to read the "about me" section on this site, it says that I use to be a calligrapher. I sold my calligraphy through 2 galleries and when the owners retired and closed their galleries I no longer had a place to sell my work. I also found I did not have the time to pursue both quilting and calligraphy and quilting won out.
If you can't remember the last time you cleared off your cutting table than it has been too long!! My cutting table is 4' X 8' and is in the basement. Like most large flat services, it manages to collect all the flotsam and jetsam that is related to my business. Since it is right next to the wood burning stove it also collects a lot of dust and dirt.