Category Archives: nature quilts

May Scrap Progress

Posted on May 26, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

May was a two steps forward and one step back scrap month. I used scraps to make this leaf block and this leaf block that looks more like a tree block. But then I bought these scraps of cat fabric. … Continue reading →

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Creative Play With Leaves

Posted on May 19, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

A while back I posted about this book. I checked it out of the library and renewed it when it came due. I think I can renew it one more time before I have to give it up. I may … Continue reading →

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What Makes It Modern?

Posted on April 16, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I picked up this book at the library because it looked interesting, but the word “modern” in the title confused me. If I had to name the main technique in the book, I’d call it stack and slash. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Flowers With Color

Posted on March 10, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

I haven’t made a lot of progress this week, but I did finish fusing and painting the flowers. I even basted it. I thought the frog fabric was appropriate for the back. My goal is to finish the quilting this … Continue reading →

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December Short List

Posted on December 3, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

Last month I changed to an abbreviated Short List with only three categories: Something old (UFO), something new and creative play. I’m much happier with fewer list items and completed three of the four items on the November list. The … Continue reading →

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The Slice Project

Posted on November 26, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

My Art Quilt Group decided to do one of those quilts where you take a photo and cut it into sections and each person makes a section. Then you put all the sections together to recreate the original photo. Clear … Continue reading →

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The Mind Wanders

Posted on November 19, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

I don’t even know where to start tonight. A lot of little bits going on, but nothing big. I sewed the borders on the Christmas Tree embroidery quilt. It looks almost the same as the mock up so I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Stash Out And Short List Finish

Posted on April 5, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished the Sunflower Quilt yesterday.  The center looks a little washed out in the picture.  I can never get really good photos when it’s overcast. After auditioning floss to embroider leaf stems I decided I like the quilt better … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Fabric

Posted on January 11, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

I pulled fabric for the Sunflower quilt yesterday, just so I would have something to talk about that isn’t Retro Charm. Changing the background color made a huge difference in the look of the quilt and my attitude toward it. … Continue reading →

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Weather Week From Hell

Posted on January 9, 2015 by quiltpaintcreate

The first full week back to the normal routine has been anything but. Wind, snow and brutal cold came in with a vengeance. License boy had one full day of school this week. It’s like he’s still on Christmas break. … Continue reading →

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