Monthly Archives: January 2011

Mod-Mood Quilt FAQ ~ 5 Tips to Piecing Gentler Curves

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

There are several people who have taken the Mod-Mood Quilt challenge and have hopefully, happily discovered that it really is a challenge. Through a series of FAQ updates I want to highlight a few of the blog posts out there … Continue reading →

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Mirror Image

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood
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Color Tips for Quilt Makers ~ The Importance of Value

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Did you know that value is the first aspect of color registered by the eye? We see patterns primarily based on a color’s value. The value or the tone of a color is measured by it’s

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YOSS2011 JAN 1/24

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

1.1-1.16.2011 New Year’s day black-eyed peas with Alison & Chris ~ shopping at Ikea ~ a lovely series of dinners with my boyfriend’s family ~ a new commission! ~ hand stitching the plaid wool [ ] quilt ~ hunting for … Continue reading →

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Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ Modern Lamp

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Isn’t this a beautiful modern lamp? I’m inspired by the concave rectangles of the shade and the base. This sketch may be the start of my first sale worthy, reproducible, modern

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Passage Quilting™ Bereavement Workshop in Cincinnati

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

In December I was invited to lead a bereavement, memorial quilt making workshop in Cincinnati. Six people attended, each with the loss of a child, parent, or close friend.

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The Cat and the Knit Hat

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

I was in Cincinnati in early December leading a Passage Quilting workshop and visiting my friend and fellow artist Denise Burge. You gotta check out Denise’s quilts. Along with our

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Veteran’s Day Virtual Sewing Circle Follow Up

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood
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Knitting in the New Year with Socks & Silence – YOSS 2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

I recently joined Ravelry and immediately found a group that spoke to my heart and to my newly acquired and rapidly growing sock yarn addiction. The goal of The Year Of Stash Socks or YOSS is to knit a pair … Continue reading →

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