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 […]
Tag Archives: quilting
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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, […]
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Apr
Apr
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
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Mar
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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 […]
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Mar
Mar
When I think about landscapes, a myriad of images come to mind; not just those created with fabric, but with paper, paint, and a combination of elements. I decided to investigate the history of landscape art. Summarized below is what I found. Landscape painting is the depiction of natural scenery in art; landscapes may capture […]
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Mar
Mar
Every once in a while you come across a photo in your life that just needs to be featured in a big way on your wall of your home. My husband and I went on a canoe trip once to Kilvert Lake, Ontario. This was one of those trips where our child was with the […]
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Mar
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I come from a long line of quilt makers from the Deccan Peninsula of India. My tiny Konkani community is cradled in an ancestral coastal village called Kalusta in Maharashtra. There, my grandmother, my great grandmothers, and great aunts have been making traditional quilts called Godharis. These traditional quilts are presented at every milestone and […]