10″ X 14″
This is one of the few minature quilts I’ve ever made. It was a fun challenge for myself and I enjoyed it.
Techniques: Fused applique, accent stitching, heavily quilted and a special curved edge.
This shows part of the construction process
Archives: Quilts
Turbulence
Turbulence 24″ x 20″
This small quilt is inspired by a local beach, Dry Lagoon in Northern California. We love to walk there and enjoy the sea breezes as well as hunt for agates among the sand.
Techniques: Mosaic Picture Piecing using a picture as a photomap. Heavily quilted. Tiny beach stones to enhance.
Inner Strength
INNER STRENGTH 47″ X 35″
Proudly displayed at the National Quilt Museum Exhibit, 2017
I’ve always been facinated by covered bridges. This local bridge was as interesting on the inside as the outside.
The bridge is on Elk River Rd, near Eureka, CA
Techniques: Hand dyed fabric background; applique wood features and scenery. Machine quilted to enhance design.
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.
Thread Play
2013
Another exciting Fiber Arts Friends challenge was for each of us to make a self portrait. We all groaned when Donna brought up the idea. However, it wasn’t long until the inspiration started flowing and the project got going. Such fun to see all of the different approaches.
I enjoyed making the project and of course the thread is an identifying item in my life.
Here’s a peek at the process…applique using a sketch guide.
The quilt is applique, with a nylon tulle overlay, and heavily quilted.
All wall quilts have a “sleeve” attached at the top back for easy hanging using a dowel, or curtain rod.
Kevin’s Pots
2010
This quilt was Edith’s idea – it was way back before the current group of Fiber Art Friend was set. This is when I was asked to join the group.
Edith found this group of pots while walking, they were sort of 2nds in Kevins art. She asked for permission to photo them to use for a quilt and was granted that permission. Then the challenge began.
The photo was cut into 8 pieces and each person was given only their piece. It was a bit hard to visualize what we were making–kind of working blind.
So following directions and adding the yellow and outside border, we all went to work. Below you will see the day that we met and finally saw what the quilt would look like.
It’s Me- Selfie Project
Another exciting challenge was for each of us to make a self portrait. We all groaned when Donna brought up the idea. However, it wasn’t long until the ideas started flowing and the project got going. Such fun to see all of the different approaches.
Heartfelt Stamps
2013
The thought of making little stamps which depict a heartfelt event brought about several little quiltlets which indeed stirred our hearts.
Each person was to make several small quilts which were then assembled to make a large piece.
Bridge Project
2013
Each artist chose a local bridge to make an individual quilt. We have shown them as a group several times.
Floral Promise
2011
A fun project with experimental hanging system. Directions were given for size and color for a rainbow effect. Gray backgrounds and embelishments were to be used. Buttons were part of the hanging system.
in order of panels:
Maggie Stimson, Donna Parker, Rosalinda Brainerd, Edith Harmer, Jody Rusconi, Diane May, Pat Durbin
FiberArt Friends Group
MAGGIE STIMSON, PAT DURBIN, DIANE MAY, DONNA PARKER, ROSALINDA BRAINERD, GERRY SMELTZER, JODY RUSCONI, EDITH HARMER
What fun we’ve had making quilted art projects together.
Most of the time after an idea is decided upon, each person goes home and creates their portion individually. We often have guidelines such as size and sometimes color requirements, but we like to leave the creative spirit lots of room to design as each artist sees fit.