R & R at Free Motion Mavericks
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July 7, 2024
Outdoor Fibre Art Exhibit “Impermanence / Éphémère”
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Hi and welcome! It's been hot and sunny here - perfect for installing our Outdoor Fibre Art Exhibit “Impermanence / Éphémère”. Let's hope that our pieces are not too impermanent and able to withstand the summer weather and wildlife
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July 1, 2024
Prayer Flags on Free Motion Mavericks
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June 27, 2024
Outdoor art pieces coming along on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome to week 486 of Free Motion Mavericks. I'm staying away from the heat and humidity by being productive in my studio. The garden will have to fend for itself for the week
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June 17, 2024
Alaska and a Quilt Show on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome! I'm back after a week away. Alaska was gorgeous but I caught a cold - so I've been resting to be ready to volunteer at our Quilt Show tomorrow.
Alaska Wonders
Here are just a few highlights. The best part by far was a trip to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park, outside of Ketchikan. We did see a mama black bear across the river!
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| Stunning forest - so much to learn! |
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| My favourite totem pole tells the story of how nets were created for fishing |
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| My daughter's hand next to a cub's scratch ... |
June 3, 2024
Raining Pink Petals - a Garden Fence Art Quilt
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May 28, 2024
Nature's Narrative Workshop and Free Motion Mavericks
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May 19, 2024
Mixture of Sun and Clouds on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hello! I hope that Spring has found you and that you have a little sunshine in your days. We've had lots of clouds and rain, but I've been busy making my own Suns and clouds in the studio, getting the second part of my Outdoor Hanging Sculpture ready.
Finished Suns
The three Suns are ready - there's Sunrise, Noon Sun and Sunset. They were finished so I hung them out in the back yard to see how they would do.
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| Sunrise, Noon Sun and Sunset hanging off the umbrella |
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May 13, 2024
Odds and Ends on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome to week 581 of Free Motion Mavericks.
Fibre Fling finds
Last Friday and Saturday was the Out of the Box (OOTB) Fibre Artists' Fibre Fling 2024. I was there for most of the two days, spending my time at the Membership table. I had a chance to meet with fellow members, potential members and see all of the wonderful work of these very talented artists.
If you didn't see it, here are my two pieces at the show.
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| My tulips and birds at Fibre Fling |
Over 30 potentially new members signed up for more information on ...
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May 6, 2024
Spring Tulips in 3D on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome! I have a very Spring-like finish this week. My 3D Spring Tulips
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April 26, 2024
Cathedral Window Hot Pads at Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome to week 579 of Free Motion Mavericks! Last week I made a crowd of hot pads
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April 25, 2024
Mystery Quilt so far on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome to week 578 of Free Motion Mavericks. I'm trying to catch up in my 2 Colour Mystery Quilt with Joanne of Canuck Quilter Designs. I keep trying to get caught up, but then every Thursday we get another clue....
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April 15, 2024
Spring Tulips is coming along on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome. Spring is finally here after our last snow storm. The snow really encouraged the Spring bulbs to appear! What a wonderful sight! I've been appliquéing, quilting and making my 3D Spring Tulips piece. There sure is lots of learning going on here!
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April 11, 2024
Scrappy Journal on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome. ⛄ Are you under siege with snow? I'm sure that it won't stay, but it's here. At least it will be Spring again eventually! I have a spring-like project to share.
Scrappy Journal Challenge
A few weeks ago I participated in another Vintage Page Designs Challenge. We made a Scrappy Journal. It took me longer than a week to make but I love how it turned out. I've cut up paper to create more of these in different sizes. Hopefully I'll play with them soonish.
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| Scrappy Journal - a Spring-like cover |
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April 2, 2024
Celebrating 12 Years of Blogging
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March 24, 2024
Scrappy Play on Free Motion Mavericks
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March 15, 2024
Creating a sunrise on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome to week 573 of Free Motion Mavericks. It feels like Spring, especially after the coming of daylight saving time and that wonderful daylight. I always remember my great-aunt at this time. She would joke that she was tired all summer, after missing her hour of sleep. That's how I remember that we loose an hour in the Spring. Thanks matante Marie!
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March 2, 2024
Swirling Leaves 3
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Hi and welcome! I'm thrilled to say that I finished my February Monthly Goal (OMG). It's a great motivator. Thanks Anne-Marie.
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February 27, 2024
Having Fun with Panels on Free Motion Mavericks
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February 23, 2024
FMQ Swirling Leaves 3 on Free Motion Mavericks
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Hi and welcome to week 569 of Free Motion Mavericks. I want to emphasize that this linking party is all about the quilter guiding the machine, whether it's a domestic sewing machine or a long-arm. We do this by using free motion quilting, ruler work or a walking foot. This party is as inclusive as possible as we share our quilting journeys.
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