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Several months ago–hmm, maybe a year now–the Baton Rouge MQG issued a challenge. Make a quilt (yes, the whole thing) using ombre fabrics. Now, I had just moved into the new studio (so, yes, a year now) which gave me ample opportunity to see just how much fabric I’ve collected hoarded. (I may as well […]
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I joined in a round robin with the Baton Rouge MQG guild. This quilt is titled “The Four Seasons of Improv.” Since everyone before me used improv and a bit of black for definition, I took that and ran. Haha, I ran with the idea. I crawled with the execution. I learned many “what not
Earlier in the week I told you about my retreat with the Baton Rouge Modern Quilt Guild. Today let me tell you about all the playing we accomplished. Click here for info on last year’s retreat. Aren’t these blocks stunning? Joyce made several. Imagine a full quilt of any one of these! There are three
Riverside Retreat House — All the Makes! Read More »
You know how I go on retreat–generally the first weekend in July, but also this last time in December–and meet friends for lots of sewing, laughter and food? (Click for a post about last July’s retreat.) I didn’t have a chance to tell you that I had plans again this year, but I had plans.
Retreat and Accomplish — Make Quilts for Days! Read More »
Earlier this week I posted half of the “Louisiana Stories” photos that Richard took at the Contemporary Fiber Artists of Louisiana reception in Baton Rouge. It was awfully sweet of him to take pictures while he waited around for a couple of hours. Having food at the reception may have helped, however. Regardless, I appreciate
CFAL Exhibit — More of Louisiana’s Many Stories Read More »
The Contemporary Fiber Artists of Louisiana has its “Louisiana Stories” works on exhibit at the main branch of the Baton Rouge Parish Library. Yes, I have a piece in the show, but mostly, I want to share the excitement of being active again after Covid. Click on the individual pictures and enlarge them to read
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Graduation Jolie is our fourth grandchild; Will and Stacey’s baby. She is beautiful, funny, smart, and has the undeniable ability to drive everyone around her crazy. Stacey says she’s just like me, so I guess that means some good and some bad and some I-don’t-know-what-to-do-with-you. She turned 18 in February, graduated Friday, and is ready
Jolie Graduates from Bunkie High School Read More »
we did something different this month and it was a wonderful success. We met early–about 9am or whenever you could get there–had a sew morning, ate lunch, then held our meeting at the usual time of 1pm.
Cotton Quilters’ Guild May Meeting + Sew Day Read More »
Monday the Cotton Quilters showed some beautiful finishes and works-in-progress. As usual, Sheila–a relative newcomer–showed up with a huge pile of quilts and tops. It’s amazing how many quilts she produces in a month! Recently retired and new to quilting, she’s making up for lost time. All of the finishes thus far are from Sheila!
Cotton Quilters’ Guild April Meeting: keeping up with Sheila Read More »
A hanten jacket, or “half-jacket,” is what laborers wore in the fields and other work places. Real boro is created over time, generations in some examples. Cothing was made in such a way that it could easily be deconstructed for reuse in making another garment.
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