Category Archives: Quilts

Blog Hopping #5

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Nanette

Today is the 5th Sunday of  our Mirror Ball Dot (MBD) Blog Hopping. The MBD enthusiast of the day is Elisa Albury who’s blog is called “Stitch Outside the Ditch.” Elisa has made a modern take of an old Amish classic … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Nanette

I received a phone call the other week from my friend, Ami Simms. She wanted to let me know that her charity, Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) was expecting to reach a milestone this year. In 2013, they expect to … Continue reading →

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My studio still isn’t clean

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Nanette

I’ve been in a bit of a creative funk. After finishing “Being Koi” and “Spigot” in October, I really haven’t made any new art quilts. This is not good for someone who will be a featured artist in a few … Continue reading →

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Overflowing with Happiness

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Nanette

Somewhere in the shuffle, I lost November. Is Thanksgiving really tomorrow? And I’m cooking? Wow! Lots to do. And of course nothing you do for Thanksgiving can be small, big bird, big pies … and can’t forget the sausage dressing…lots … Continue reading →

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Being Koi

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Nanette

The more art I create, the more I am fascinated by what’s happening. I’m not a planner. I get an idea and I “see” the finished product in my mind’s eye, but not really. Somewhere between the idea and the … Continue reading →

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Coloring with Pencils…and thread

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Nanette

Last week I told you about my summer adventure. I told you how I took a class in Prismacolor pencils and learned some new techniques which I’m going to apply to my artquilts. I knew all along that Frank Pierce … Continue reading →

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All Things Feminine

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Nanette

Sometimes words create a thousand pictures, at least that is the case for the Narrative Threads exhibit that opened this past Friday (June 29, 2012). The exhibit is a collaboration of quilt artist and writers and is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Narrative Threads

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Nanette

Has it been that long? Sorry, I can’t explain this case of my disappearance from this blog. I was like I slipped into some time warp, that put me in another dimension for a few weeks. Is it really June … Continue reading →

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Ode to the dragon fly

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Nanette

Last October, I was given the opportunity to be a featured artist at LiquidAmbar Art Gallery in Pittsboro, NC. In preparation for the show, I spent my summer creating new pieces. I made 2 rather large art quilts (~40” x … Continue reading →

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Geared up…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Nanette

Last June, I took a class on how to repair sewing machines. It was an interesting adventure that enlightened me. Until that point I was a die-hard plastic clamshell type of sewing machine owner. If it wasn’t white and plastic … Continue reading →

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