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

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