Do you find your quilting style changing as you become more involved in this art?  For instance, I started out making traditional quilts using the patterns handed down throughout the years.  More recently, I’ve been drawn to art quilting and smaller pieces.  I haven’t made a bed quilt for years.
My daughter has done the same.  Beth made her first quilt for her bed at college.  Her work now involves art quilting and fiber art.  (Actually, my venturing into art quilting resulted after seeing what Beth does.  See examples at her Meandering Threads blog.)
Are we finding our style or voice?  Are we following a …read more

Lists of information for readers, who desire resources but don’t necessarily have a great deal of time searching for them, have become increasingly popular.  The b5media Arts & Design Channel’s September Showcase fits right into this trend.   
William Lehman, at Artist Hideout, has done a great job compiling this round-up.  You’ll want to check out these “live list about lists” from the various Arts & Design blogs.
My Quilting and Patchwork list involves 10 Quilting Sites & Blogs That Excite Me.
If you’d like your blog or web site included in my next list, simply leave a comment and let me know about it.  I …read more

Your quiltmaking celebrations don’t have to be public events or exhibits to give you a feeling of accomplishment. Private celebrations of quiltmaking enable you to feel good about what you’re doing, according to Lynn at Fiber Fantasies in her post, Private Celebrations of Quiltmaking.
Take pride in the work that you do, find enjoyment working on it and celebrate the finished product.  If you have a blog, you may want to post it there as my daughter does in Meandering Threads.  She shares her work with her blog friends and the artists in her local fiber arts group.
Celebrate you work!  And …read more

Photographing your quilting and fabric art is easy for some but a challenge for others, especially if you want a really nice photo to send in for a contest, juried show, or publication.  Photos for your own use, your scrapbook, family memories, or just so you’ll have a record of what you made aren’t so critical…although it is nice to have ones that excel here, too.
If you’re having problems with your photography, especially when it comes to using a digital camera, like I do, you might want to consider taking some tips from another Arts and Design blog, Digital Photography …read more

William Lehman, at Artist Hideout, called my attention to his post about renowned quilter Nancy Crow.  He had discovered a story about her in his local news which told how her rather accidentally become involved in quiltmaking when she discovered she couldn’t realize her dream of becoming a potter.  She was allergic to clay dust.
So Nancy turned to quiltmaking and her work now brings prices between $8,000 and $75.000. 
When I became involved in qultmaking again in the 1970s (I first quilted with my grandmother at age 8), Nancy was starting to make a name for herself.  It has been exciting to watch …read more