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November 1, 2021
Trying for something different and Free Motion Mavericks from Quilting & Learning

Welcome! I do have some free motion quilting (FMQ) to show you, but not on my son's quilt...my Jag is getting a long overdue tune-up and it could take a few weeks.

Creating an improv quilt during a playdate 

The Out of the Box Fibre Artist Group had a playdate which I attended, since at the last minute, I had decided to take the day off work. Our playdate host, one of our members, did a great job of introducing us to improv piecing and stripes. Who knew that there was anything to say about stripes other than ...

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November 10, 2020
Translucent meanderings from Quilting & Learning

I can't say enough about how much I've enjoyed playing with fabrics with TextileArtist.org's Stitch Challenge 2020. As you saw from my last post, I have even used free motion quilting (FMQ) in some of these projects. 

Using sheers on my abstract template

This is the first piece that I did based on Sabine Kaner's workshop. She showed us how to make an abstract template by crumpling a piece of paper and then drawing along the ridges of the lines. You can read more about it in my last post which is in Related links ...

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August 27, 2017
Yarn Dyeing Frenzy from Marianne Bos - Quilt Artist

Its been a long time since I posted.  Ive been busy teaching adult and kids sewing classes but now I have also started dyeing hand dyed yarns and silks ......and loving it!

Everything available on my website:

http://www.jokamamotextiles.com

here is a sample of what I have dyed recently:

Devore Cut Silk scarf

Devore Cut Silk Scarf

Merino/Silk Lace Weight

Silver Stellina Merino - Koi Fish

Merino Sock Yarn - Summer Breeze

Merino Sock Yarn - Pink Polka

Merino Sock Yarn - Quail egg


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