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 […]
By now, I think we’ve all suffered from a bit of cabin fever. However, this article is not about the mental toll COVID19 may have had on us. Nor is it about my wistful yearning for a long holiday in a cozy log cabin on the lake… No, today I’m talking about another type of […]
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 […]
Fall is my favourite season of all! I realize how fortunate I am to be living in an area where fall allows for the trees to showcase the most beautiful fall foliage colours: from yellow and gold to red, orange, and brown while still having some green. I’m always surprised on how beautiful the country […]
My journey into quilting began 40 years ago when I wanted to make a quilt for my young daughter. I had been making crafts and sewing clothing for many years and felt confident and excited about this new path. This project led me to seek out a new quilt guild in my city and I […]
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, […]
This is a simple project that is easy to complete in one day. You will build your sewing skills with repeating and free motion quilting in a quick, fun format. Download pattern. Read more in our Issue 58. Designed by Tania Denyer Instagram: tania.creates
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 […]
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 […]
A few years ago, I started to dye my own fabrics. Another adventure in surface design: so many colours, so may possibilities. Dyeing fabric using Procion dyes is a lengthy process: preparing the dyes in different colours and the soda ash solution, scour the fabric, the buckets. And then waiting for a few days before […]