Monthly Archives: November 2010

Modern Mood Quilt, Summer 2010

Posted on November 27, 2010 by sherrilynn

My finished Modern Mood Quilt, was made from hand-dyed fabrics, color, quilt pattern improvised based on emotional states. Follow the tutorial to make your own. Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving for Creative Practice

Posted on November 23, 2010 by sherrilynn

What does it mean to be an artist? It’s about the truth of who I am in relationship to my self, to others, to my craft and to my being in the world. Continue reading →

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Color Palettes ~ San Francisco Sunset

Posted on November 21, 2010 by sherrilynn

Stunning San Francisco skyline at sunset from my studio window on Treasure Island. Continue reading →

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Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ [ ]

Posted on November 16, 2010 by sherrilynn

The quilt pattern inspiration for this week are [ ] parenthesis. See my interpretive sketch and it’s translation into an actual quilt block, made from re-purposed wool clothing. Continue reading →

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Mod-Mood Quilt 9 ~ Get Your Binding On

Posted on November 12, 2010 by sherrilynn

Step 9 is the final tutorial in the Modern Mood Quilt craft-along. Quilt-along with me and learn how to make an invisible binding. Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day Virtual Sewing Circle

Posted on November 10, 2010 by sherrilynn

Even though the war in Iraq is supposedly over, deadly emotional ramifications continue to persist. Join me for a virtual sewing circle in honor of Veteran’s Day. Help stitch the names of soldiers who have died in the Iraq war as a meditative act of petition, prayer and compassion. Continue reading →

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Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ School Windows

Posted on November 7, 2010 by sherrilynn

The quilt pattern inspiration for this week are the orderly/disorderly school windows of Mission High. See the photo and my interpretive sketch. Continue reading →

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