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Gwen Marston Lecture

Just returned from attending a lecture by artist and author Gwen Marston from Beaver Island, Michigan. Found her liberating, humorous and her quilts inspiring. She has written over twenty six books and currently has quilts on display at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City Michigan.

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Valentine Auction Items For NWAL

Spent the last couple weekends (and weekdays) designing, sewing, quilting and binding for the NWAL Shetland Sheepdog Rescue. It helps all the Shelties at NWAL Herding Dog Rescue, Inc., especially the seniors and the pups with illnesses that need extra love and care. Please have fun bidding.

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Valentines Day Too

Here are some pictures of time spent in the studio. Decided to finish off the remaining Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda.

Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Decided to design on the fly with the remaining fabric.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Decided to design on the fly with the remaining fabric.
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Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too.
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Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. That one red square sure catches your eye.
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Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too
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Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Getting near the end.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. What can I do with these remaining pairs and scraps.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. What can I do with these remaining pairs and scraps.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Time to assemble and find direction.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Time to assemble and find direction.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Flipped these every which way and still not sure.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Flipped these every which way and still not sure.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Design is finding focus finally.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Design is finding focus finally.
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Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. I really like the organic feel.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Finished effort number two.
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Valentine Day too. Finished effort number two.
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Valentines Day

Here are some pictures from our studio using Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda.

Construction of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats
Construction of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats
Construction of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats
Construction of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats
Design wall at studio of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats and Runners
Design wall at studio of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats and Runners
Complete close up of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats and Runners
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats and Runners
Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats and Runners
Close up of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats and Runners
Close up of backing of Surrounded by Love by Deb Strain Moda Table Mats.
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Doll Quilt Swap 14

Here are some pictures from DQS 14. The finished quilt will be in the mail tomorrow to it’s new owner.

Doll Quilt Swap 14
Doll Quilt Swap 14
Fractured Glass Doll House Quilt 14 Swap begins
Fractured Glass Doll Quilt 14 Swap moving forward
Fractured Glass Doll Quilt 14 Swap assembly
Fractured Glass Doll Quilt 14 Swap
Fractured Glass Doll Quilt 14 Swap near completion
Fractured Glass Doll Quilt 14 Swap back with tag.
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X and O Quilt

Started the New Year with a couple of new projects. Here is my progress so far with my XO quilt.

X and O Quilt 2014 layout and assembly
X and O Quilt 2014 layout and assembly
X and O Quilt 2014 layout and fabric choices
X and O Quilt 2014 layout and fabric choices
X and O Quilt 2014 getting started
X and O Quilt 2014 getting started
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X and O Quilt 2014 getting ready to longarm design
X and O Quilt 2014 on the longarm machine
X and O Quilt 2014 making progress and the binding is waiting
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MSQC Iron Quilter 2 Challenge 2013

On November 30, 2013 the Missouri Star Quilt Company Iron Challenge was finished with my entry in their digital hands. 

Missouri Star Quilt Company Iron Quilter Challenge November 2013
Completed first of four paper pieced blocks for the MSQC Iron Quilter. Very happy with flying geese points and choices in fabrics for primary and secondary designs within the block.
Missouri Star Quilt Company Iron Quilter Challenge November 2013
After signing up to participate in the Missouri Star Quilt Company (MSQC) Iron Quilter Challenge it was time at the designing table for a quilt design that would include all the fabrics in the pack. After a few days got the new design from notepad to computer to pattern templates.
Completed the four blocks and back to ironing board one more time for pressing.
Auditioning for binding and flange.
Missouri Star Quilt Company Iron Quilter Challenge November 2013
On the Statler Stitcher doing the longarm work. Using a design that mirrors a fabric design from the RJR fabric pack.
Completed challenge submission for Missouri Star Quilt Company Iron Quilter Challenge November 2013.
Spent time drawing up the label and getting it on fabric.
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Iron Quilter Paper Piecing

Recently “taught” an Iron Quilter and thought a few pictures from the day’s effort should be posted.

Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 wonky block assembly
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 wonky block assembly
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 reverse view
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 reverse view
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 top view
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 top view
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 views of both sides
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 views of both sides
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 with quilting design on paper
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 with quilting design on paper
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 quilting
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013 quilting
Judy Tucker's Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013
Judy Tucker’s Iron Quilter Fall Challenge 2013
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Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013

Here are some images from the 2013 Modern Quilt Guild Challenge.

Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 getting started with some piecing
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 getting started with some piecing
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 auditioning and layout options
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 auditioning and layout options
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 assembly
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 assembly
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 more assemby
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 more assemby
Longarm preparation for Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Longarm preparation for Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Completed Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013 with flange and binding
Completed Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013 with flange and binding
Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 flange and binding in place.
Modern Quilt Guild Challenge 2013 flange and binding in place.
Close up of Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Close up of Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Longarm preparation for Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013
Longarm preparation for Modern Quilt Guild Season Challenge 2013