A while ago, we asked our members what they wanted to achieve as a group, and several people suggested making a group quilt. But what to do?! Then inspiration struck after a conversation with a charity shop volunteer about textile waste. We were shocked to learn how many donations of clothes and other textiles were… Read More Starborn – our group quilt
The final post in the series about our Mini Quilt Challenge – Inspired by Artists. Inspired by Clarice Cliff – Lesley Wilkins Clarice Cliff is the artist who inspired me to make this piece of work. The colours and the geometric design drew me to use her work as a base. Although I have no… Read More Inspired by Art
The second post showing the mini quilts we made for our Inspired by Artists Challenge Inspired by Terry Frost – Helen Hope Development of a Square within a Square. This work gave me the opportunity to use some of the skills learnt during an online workshop with Carolina Oneto, one element of which was curved… Read More Inspired by Art
When Devi Chapman visited us, some of her quilts reminded us of works of abstract art. We decided to use this as the inspiration for our latest mini quilt challenge. Members were invited to pick an artist to inspire their mini modern masterpiece. It didn’t have to be an abstract artist, but the quilts did… Read More Inspired by art – mini quilt challenge
We enjoyed displaying our quilts at Craft 4 Crafters again this year – the fourth time we’ve taken part. 100 blocks by Frances, Quilty McQuiltface by Helen, and Breaking Plaid by Denise (we love a pun!) The star blocks show our Group Quilt work in progress This year we are working with Children’s Hospice South… Read More Craft 4 Crafters exhibition
This is the final post in our mini quilt challenge series! The aim of this challenge was to encourage our members to push their boundaries as modern quilters. Participants were given a small bundle of fabrics – black, white and four shades of grey – and challenged to make a mini quilt. We will be… Read More Mini quilt challenge – Part 5
The fourth in our series of posts on our Fade to Grey mini quilt challenge. I am delighted to say that our challenge quilts will be displayed at the Craft 4 Crafters exhibition at Westpoint in Exeter, 4-6 April 2024, along with other modern quilts made by our talented members. Hope to see you there!… Read More Mini quilt challenge – part 4
The third in our series of posts on our Fade to Grey mini quilt challenge. Hot Spot – Lesley WilkinsTraditionally pieced mini quilt using the bargello technique but pushing the boundaries by including ¾ inch strips. Machine appliqued hot pink circles added to give a contrast of colour and shape. Inspired by an online sewing… Read More Mini Quilt Challenge – part 3
This is the second in a series of posts about our Mini Quilt challenge. For details of the challenge, see the first post here! My Guiding Star – Kate WebberRepresenting honour and protection, the Lone Star design is often used by the Lakota (Sioux) people to symbolise protection on the recipient’s journey through life. My Lone… Read More Mini quilt challenge – part 2
The aim of this challenge was to encourage our members to push their boundaries as modern quilters. Participants were given a small bundle of fabrics – black, white and four shades of grey – and challenged to make a mini quilt. The quilters could add one other colour if they wished. We are delighted with… Read More Fade to Grey – mini quilt challenge
