Pattern Sampler
At first, I intended to print and paint my fabrics for this challenge. I was planning to make marks on fabric, but then I remembered that I had a selection of fabrics set aside for exactly such a piece already. The bundle contained two printed Marcia Derse fabrics (the dots
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
I have spent some serious time in this round enjoying every minute of studying and celebrating the life of a dear friend and mentor, Yvonne Porcella. I had worked on the centre block of the quilt as my entry here, but it was a rather thin and long quilt without
A happy Pattern
Kimono, a traditional Japanese costume, has various patterns and each has a meaning that has been passed down for long time. Pines：Eternal green and happiness。 Bamboo: A life that stretches straight toward the sky. Plum: Blossoms are the first to bloom in spring calling for bright future. Chrysanthemum: A symbol of
Me and Nancy Down at the Teaching Barn
My piece for our Pattern prompt is for Nancy – my teacher, mentor and friend. I spend a month in the spring and a month in the fall each year at the Teaching Barn on her farm in the middle of rural Ohio. I’ve taken almost all of the 20
Early Morning Light: Five little birds at the water’s edge
Janine Ibbini / Revealed Quilts/ Pattern Prompt Ogee arches are seen often in Islamic architecture in the UAE. What is an Ogee? From Wikipedia: “An ogee is the name given to objects, elements, and curves—often seen in architecture Ogee windows and arches were introduced to European cities from the Middle East Ogee is also
Black Box Forest
I am surrounded by Black Box and River Red Gum Forest. The River Red Gums, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, grow right on the banks of the river and love to have their roots deep into the wet clay soil of the riverbank. They are the stately kings of the Australian river systems
Wall of Polish
Since anything I’ve made this year could fall under the prompt “Pattern,” it was hard to narrow down my subject. Every so often I go have a pedicure. I almost never have a manicure because my hands are tools, and I’m pretty hard on them. A manicure doesn’t usually last
The horizon
This piece was completed with inspiration from the scenery seen from the sea. The sky was cloudy and the sea was not rough, but there were gentle waves. From the boundary line where the sky and the sea meet, the colors unfold differently. The horizontal lines give a sense of