Monthly Archives: August 2010

Visiting North Carolina and Penland School of Craft

Before I moved to San Francisco in 2008, I lived in North Carolina for 32 years, the last 18 in Durham, Chapel Hill & Carrboro. That’s where I am now, visiting friends and family in NC. I’m also heading east … Continue reading

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Patterns with Kippot

Follow my process re-posts of the Beth El Synagogue Torah Mantels. October 22, 2009 Drawings: Arranging shapes (lots of fun): Reality – things change quite a bit when the design gets sewn together: End of day shot:

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Mod-Mood Quilt 5 ~ Get Your Puzzle On

My love for puzzles has served me well as a quilt maker. Step 5: Get Your Puzzle On A. In step 4 you created either rectangular or curved sections from wedged shaped strips according to your moods. At some point … Continue reading

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Where Are Those Scissors?

I can never find a good pair of scissors when I need them. That’s why I keep several pairs on hand at a time. I date them with a sharpie when I enter them into service, and retire the old … Continue reading

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Beth El Piecework & Vivid Colors

Follow my process re-posts of the Beth El Synagogue Torah Mantels. October 20, 2009 Many hours spent cutting and piecing 1/2″ to 1″ strips from clothing donated by congregation. Also mixing prints with solid silk shantung that was purchased for … Continue reading

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Sock Yarn Addiction

What do I like about knitting socks? Project portability, their unlimited necessity (everyone can always use another pair of socks), the luxury of wearing them, the relatively inexpensive cost of the materials. Continue reading

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String Piecing Beth El Materials

Follow my process re-posts of the Beth El Synagogue Torah Mantels. October 16, 2009 Strips are cut irregularly without a ruler from Beth El clothing and silk shantung purchased for the project, 1″ to 1/2″ wide. I’m making sheets of … Continue reading

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