Category Archives: Quilting

…and make a quilt from scratch.

Posted on January 16, 2008 by jamie

I’ve been feeling a bit frustrated by not having a more narrow “focus” in my art. I found this quote and it brought me comfort: “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a … Continue reading →

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Undersea Quilt – “Worlds Apart”

Posted on September 18, 2007 by jamie

This one finished up quite nicely! (read the other post about this quilt if you haven’t already.) Click the photo to enlarge. See that seashell in the very middle at the bottom? —it’s “lid” lifts up to reveal a pearl … Continue reading →

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Beast in the Box – fabric/oil painting

Posted on September 4, 2007 by jamie

When making this particular artwork (which can be displayed as a triptych or as separate pieces), I was a bit influenced by my 10 year old step-son… We had just purchased several musical instruments for our household, and he spent … Continue reading →

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Undersea Quilt-In-Progress

Posted on August 8, 2007 by jamie

I’m experimenting with some sheer fabrics to help suggest light/shadow and create the illusion of 3-Dimensional space in this underwater scene. I’m also practicing some trapunto in areas of the wave, which is working out very well! As usual, I … Continue reading →

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The aliens are coming (a quilt)

Posted on March 19, 2007 by jamie

In my first two quilts, I really wanted a painterly feel to them, with no obvious visual structure. So I relied largely on appliqué, and did not use blocks or geometric shapes that fit neatly together. Well, this time I’ve … Continue reading →

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