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Author Archives: Carla A. Canonico

Abstract Quilted Landscape

While I don’t consider myself an artist in creating a true-to-life landscape, I can create the illusion of a landscape in the form of abstract art. I’ve made several abstract landscapes, each different from the other. In Summer’s Over quilt featured here with the black border reminds me of an aerial view of grain fields […]

Canada the Majestic Wall Quilt

My inspiration for “Canada the Majestic” came from the wonderful land formations in Canada, there are many that are truly unique and recognizable. From west to east, you can find many inspirational landmarks to make a landscape quilt. The west coast has magnificent mountains and breathtaking scenery. The autumn season in Canada has exquisite and […]

Hosta Leaf in Fused Reverse Appliqué

Over the years I became known for my Hosta quilts. Many gardeners have admired them, and many have wondered how to make them. Here I offer a simple project for a small, fused appliqué quilt with only two layers. Layer 1, the bottom layer, is one full piece of fabric. Layer 2, the top layer, […]

Harvest Time Glasses Case with Clasp

When the theme for this issue was announced, I immediately knew what I was going to make. We all have a special place from which we draw our strength. My special place is in the Ukrainian countryside where my grandmother lived. Golden roofs and peaceful green fields are favourite elements I love to showcase and […]

Turner’s Sunset Blanket

JMW Turner’s paintings of sunsets are beautiful, and their stunning colours might very well reflect the effects of volcanic activity, according to Smithsonian Magazine. While the background colours differ from one painting to another, as the sun sets over land or water, rosy apricots, yellows, and creamy whites feature in almost all his sunset landscapes. […]

Monet’s Haystacks Shawl

In 1890-91, Claude Monet painted a series of landscapes featuring haystacks in the French countryside. In this series, Monet explored light and atmosphere, showing similar subjects across the seasons, at different times of day and in all kinds of weather. The overall triangular shape of this shawl, as well as the chevron lace pattern in […]