Tag Archives: Cracked Paper Quilts

Do You Want To See?

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

I just finished this little handmade art book . . . .  it’s about 4.5″ x 5.5″. It cups nicely in the hand, and was created much like OVA. This book was created for a dear friend whom I spent … Continue reading →

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A FABULOUS TIME WAS HAD BY ALL (Especially me)

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

I gave a workshop on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, where we started making Cracked Paper Quilts. Oh, but we had a time! These women were enthusiastic and talented, and I feel very privileged … Continue reading →

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What a Privilege!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

I am speaking at the next meeting of the Oakville Stitchery Guild, on Monday, April 26. My topic is Cracked Paper Quilts. What a privilege, both because I do not consider myself a bona fide stitcher (I really only have … Continue reading →

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A Wild Desire Realized

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Last weekend was a flurry of activity as I scrambled to get 5 art pieces finished and packaged. That included creating and putting labels on the back of each piece, fitting a box, taping together a bunch of skinny lengths … Continue reading →

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High Experimental Mode

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

I have been in high experimental mode, lately, working on new techniques to use in my Cracked Paper Quilts. This photo will give you a clue as to one of the crazy things I have been trying. Take a guess … Continue reading →

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A New Cracked Paper Quilts Video

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

Here is Cracked Paper Quilts 3, hot off the press!

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My Contribution

Posted on September 7, 2009 by

I was so excited when Kelli Nina Perkins first asked me to contribute some pieces for her book, Stitch Alchemy. Now that it’s out, I can finally post my contribution: 15.75 in. (w) x 12 in. (l) 11.25 in. (w) … Continue reading →

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Cracked Paper Quilts 2: Stitching the Paper Sandwich

Posted on August 19, 2009 by

My second video about making Cracked Paper Quilts is now ready to view. This time, the paper top that was created in the first video becomes the top layer of my quilt sandwich. Then I begin to sew the dickens … Continue reading →

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The Practice of Enjoying the Moment

Posted on August 15, 2009 by

Flora Doehler is one of those artists whose work gets your attention, and then you fall in love with her life. Or the other way around. Either way, if it hasn’t happened to you ~yet~ I feel compelled to warn … Continue reading →

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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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