How the fractured landscape quilt Suilven was created. A unique rock formation in the northwest of Scotland. The author gives step-by step detail complete with photographs, and ties it to healing from the passing of her father. A fascinating insight into the nature of grief and how to heal from loss.
A quilt based on the nature of ancient Celtic lore. It features a variety of commonplace trees and plants. Each of which have their own place in Celtic and Druidic traditions. An enlightening glimpse into a world long forgotten.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind how the artist turned photographs of her friend’s garden into a quilt. Lucy has a remarkable green thumb and this is captured forever in a quilt using a tradition Ohio Star pattern. A delightful story of love and friendship across time and many miles.
A Quilt Corner Tale… behind the making of a fractured landscape quilt depicting Rannoch Moor. And all the little – but significant – details which makes this quilt so exceptional. A tribute to Scotland and the symbols which define her. And to the memory of Roy Williamson who composed the National Anthem – Flower of Scotland.
A Quilt Corner Tale… telling the story behind the making of Callanish. The magnificent Standing Stones found on the Isle of Lewis. Follow along step-by step as the artist takes you through with photographs and delightful commentary,
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the making of a quilt which depicts mother and daughter blended together as one. The artist designed and stitched this quilt as her own mother was dying from cancer. A moving and heartwarming reflection on the connection between grandmother, mother… and daughter. And the love which lives on.
A Quilt Corner Tale… this quilt is a tribute to Catherine Marshall’s beloved book “Christy.” It depicts a scene from the television show filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains. A fractured landscape, made up of 27 different sections. This gives the scene depth and movement. Read how the artist came to make this lovely piece, and follow along as 27 different fractures become one whole, beautiful quilt.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the design and stitching of a quilt depicting the South Transept of Arbroath Abbey. In tribute… and to honor… the famous Declaration of Arbroath. This recognized Scotland as an independent nation and Robert the Bruce as her lawful king.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story of how a simple design can bloom and blossom with just a change of color. The Madonna and Child – one design presented in varying shades of fabric gives three different quilts. Offering a whole new way of imaging the traditional!
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the design and stitching of the Four Evangelists. Based on the illuminated Celtic manuscript of the Lindisfarne Gospels. Follow along, step-by-step as the artist takes you behind the how, and reasoning behind the making of this striking and unusual quilt.
A Quilt Corner Tale… telling the story behind the design and stitching of the High Cross in the kirkyard of Kildalton Abbey. One of the oldest and most historical treasures of its kind. It depicts some of the beautiful surrounding scenery on the Isle of Mull. And is framed within a border that showcases a variety of wildflowers from all over Scotland. Just a gorgeous and very unique piece of work.
A Quilt Corner Tale… a fractured landscape of two beautiful irises against a background of wood and fern. Follow the artist step-by-step as she explains how to ‘fracture’ a quilt scene… and then sew it back together again. This makes for a very colorful tale!!!
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“How-to”
Sharing random thoughts and musings on spirituality, faith and friendship…
the questions of life, the challenges… and yes, even the frustrations…
sprinkled with a dash of hope
and encouragement.
Words and quilts express it best
filling my journal with colour.
So… how do you ‘muse your life?