I believe that a tree is a symbol of generations of a family. A tree sprouts from the ground, grows, branches out and then creates new growth and leaves, just like a family. You may have a large family with many leaves or a small family with just a few leaves. Celebrate your family by […]
It’s no surprise that science has shown dogs improve your physical, mental and emotional health. This face makes my life better. He makes me smile and laugh. He forces me to move; to get outside and walk no matter what the weather. He encourages me to be more mindful of the present. He makes me […]
As a fibre artist, I work to develop compositions that convey my love of colour, texture and attention to detail. Part of my process is to examine my materials and explore the possibilities of using stitch to express a particular influence. I tried, in Indian Splendor tapestry, to demonstrate my connection to the colourful fibres […]
Le Petit Chapeau Rouge (The Little Red Hat) art quilt was inspired by a visit to the California Redwoods. The mosaic background is a technique developed by Gloria Loughman, but I used my own method of application by stitching everything with a walking foot and a fine nylon thread. I hand dyed the background fabric […]
Over the years designer Jo Gatenby has admired the various stylized Christmas trees that so many artists and designers have come up with, whirls and swirls, words and themes, and wanted to try her hand at creating her own. A long-time lover of the Nutcracker Ballet, when she saw another artist’s version of this tree, […]
Golden Phoenix brings together my love of textiles, free motion quilting and colouring on cloth. The inspiration for this piece came from a traditional design found on Chinese Opera costumes combined with the colours and forms found in birds of paradise. Read more in our Summer 2017 issue. Designed by Julie Plotniko [email protected] juliesquiltclass.blogspot.com
Not all little girls are sugar and spice… we’re as varied as the stars! Jo Gatenby creates another in her ‘zentangle inspired’ border sayings with this tonguein-cheek exception to the rule… Read more in our Summer 2017 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Jo Gatenby [email protected]
Redwork is ideal to showcase this delicate Canadian homage to its 150th birthday. Within this homage are the key elements that make Canada unique in the world. Read more in our Summer 2017 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com
Designed by Deborah Edwards, Flight of Fancy, the latest addition to Artisan Spirit Shimmer is stunning and sophisticated! The collection is offered in three palettes including Autumn, Earth and Lagoon. The featured panel and full width ombre are elegantly depicted and exquisitely detailed. Complementing the panel and ombre are tossed butterflies, dragonflies and feathers. Flight […]
In Kettleby, Ontario is a beautiful stone church that has been dear to my heart for the last 25 years. Christ Church, Kettleby celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2016. I wanted to create a very special quilt that would hang in the front entrance to the church, in the Bell Tower. Being all original wood, […]