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Break Me Down, Build Me Up

What inspires you to create? Although I cannot speak for all artists, I would presume most would say there are numerous things that inspire them and influence their art. At the heart of these inspirations is simply life experience. Whether it is the beauty in nature, important moments, times of trial, or your love towards […]

June 28, 2023

Art Quilts

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Wings Like Eagles

This month I have been working on taking my business a step further; building a website, starting a blog, etc. But, besides all of those technical tasks, This week I had a chance to both start AND finish 😉 a custom art quilt! Just in the last six months, I have found a passion for […]

May 24, 2023

Art Quilts

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Caring for Vintage and Antique Quilts

The study of quilt history relies primarily on the survival of quilts, making preservation critical to the continuation of this field of study. When considering how to preserve the vintage and antique quilts in your collection, remember that aging textiles require an even greater level of care than contemporary quilts having already undergone decades of […]

May 16, 2023

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The Birth and Influence of the Sewing Machine

Although numerous technological developments altered the course of quilt history, the sewing machine is likely the most recognized given its longstanding and visible influence on quilters. First used commercially in 1830 and domestically in 1856, the sewing machine’s history is as complex as it is critical. The machine’s invention is often attributed to Elias Howe […]

May 16, 2023

History

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