Artist Talks (2024)
Videos, Discussions, and Articles all about the art!
Sibling Bonds: The one that started it all
Sibling Bonds has a lot of special significance to me. It truly is the one that got me started quilting. I was able to start working through my mental health issues and reconnect with my creativity. It almost makes sense that the one that started it all would come back and be transformed.
Published: 3/8/2024
Leo the Lion
“Leo the Lion” began as a practice piece. I had acquired some charm squares and decided I wanted to make the “Crazy 8” block with them. Once I had sewn the blocks together, I found it to be boring and decided that this could be enhanced with some applicae. But what to applicae? Then it hit me: “Crazy 8” -> 8th month of the year (August) -> Zodiac sign is Leo the Lion.
Published: 2/7/2024
Is Quilting an Expensive Hobby?
As with many creative pursuits, the answer is nuanced, shaped by various factors. The point is, just like any hobby really -> it can be as expensive or as cheap as you make it. In this article, we'll delve into the costs associated with quilting, from the initial investment in beginner supplies to the philosophies that underpin the quilt-making journey. At the end of this post, I hope you feel you have enough information to give quilting a try.
Published: 1/1/2024