Tag Archives: Cracked Paper Quilts

My First Video ~ Cracked Paper Quilts 1: Sewing the Paper Top.

Posted on July 9, 2009 by

I’m excited about having made my first video. My husband grabbed a videocam and away we went. My friends Flora and Kathyanne make videos constantly, so I hope they will give me some tips for the next one. The process … Continue reading →

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Creating a Map for Your Work to Follow

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

I have usually approached painting with the idea of using whatever I create in a future collage or paper quilt. I tend to develop design papers rather than paintings. Essentially, I create the “fabric” for my paper quilts. This attitude, … Continue reading →

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Paper Applique for Paper Quilts

Posted on November 12, 2008 by

I was sitting on my couch, stitching away, and decided to post my little piece in progress.  As I’ve described before, I add pieces here and there to my paper quilts with stitched paper appliques (This method has all kinds … Continue reading →

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Concentrating on Value

Posted on October 25, 2008 by

John Cage composed “chance-controlled music,” where he engaged “purposeless play” as a way to wake up to life. He also used the I CHING as a compositional tool. AND (I love this, having been a pianist in a “former life”) … Continue reading →

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As Promised, New Paper Quilts 2

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

I have to bring all my quilts to the Greenwood Quiltery tomorrow, and I am  still working on one. But here are two more that are ready to go: Doppelganger features my daughter-in-law, Katherine, who has been kind enough to … Continue reading →

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You are all invited!

Posted on September 10, 2008 by
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And Now For Something Completely Different

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

Isn’t it wonderful when a new piece of art work completely surprises you? When you step back and say “Huh?” I admit that using “Huh” does nothing to elevate my thought processes, but it is more honest than saying I … Continue reading →

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Let Your Own Light Shine

Posted on July 7, 2008 by

“You were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within you. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as you let your own light shine, you unconsciously give other people permission to do … Continue reading →

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So Much More About Sewing Paper

Posted on June 27, 2008 by

Am I seeming a little obsessed with this sewing paper stuff? That’s the way, uh-huh, uh-huh, I like it! I found these two tutorials on sewing paper: Julie Collings has excellent tips about sewing on paper, both by hand and … Continue reading →

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Paper Quilts! I’m smitten!

Posted on June 17, 2008 by

Something happened to me at that Fran Skiles workshop while we were cutting, ripping, burning, painting, inking, monoprinting, gluing, crumpling, folding, stitching, and who knows what else to paper: I FELL IN LOVE WITH PAPER, all over again! How could … Continue reading →

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