The Chinese bead!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Inspiration
There is something about door that inspire. The texture, and age of these Chinese doors. Wow!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Stitching Through the Layers has arrived!
Yesterday the truck with Stitching Through the Layers arrived! Thanks to all of you for your patience. All books ordered
will be shipped today.$19.95
Order now
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Stitching Through the Layers - the Details
Marrakesh
(from Stitching Through the Layers)
Diagonals tend to convey the notion of energy and excitement which is just right for this striking quilt. Using the fabric pattern on the back, this was stitched entirely from the back, first with a very thick purple thread wound on the bobbin and then a thin orange machine embroidery thread going the other direction.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Puyallup Fair
Summer's end means it's time for the annual Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. Among the top-10 largest fairs in North American, the Puyallup Fair draws well over 1 million visitors during its 17-day run. Offering rodeos, concerts, rides, food, livestock, flowers, and commercial exhibits, the fair ha
s no end of fun and entertainment.Dates: September 9-25, 2011
Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sundays-Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location:
Puyallup Fairgrounds
110 9th Avenue SW
Puyallup, Washington
98371-0162
Admission Prices:
Adults: $11.00
Senior Citizens (62+): $9.00
Youth (6-18): $9.00Five & Under: FREE
Friday, September 16, 2011
The American Art Company
11th Northwest Contemporary Art Quilt Invitational until October 1, 2011
Metropolis 64"h x 44”W $2500American Art Company
1126 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Tel. 253-272-4327
Tel. 800-753-2278
Fax 253-272-4907
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mary Haunani Cesar - Maker of Traditional & Contemporary Hawaiian Quilts
Last night was program night at my guild Evergreen Piecemakers of Kent WA. Mary Cesar presented Hawaiian Quilts. Talk about the thread that binds...her quilts were wonderful examples of what to do with thread, be it hand or machine worked.
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