Tag Archives: piecework

working on the floor

Posted on April 30, 2011 by sherrilynn

Sometimes the nitty gritty happens on hands and knees. Working on the floor is a big part of my process. It’s where the difficult, the technical, the tedious happens… I like the shift in perspective.

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Mod-Mood Quilt 7 ~ Get Your Bias On

Posted on October 22, 2010 by sherrilynn

In step 7 of the Mod-Mood Quilt craft-along, quilt-along with me and learn how to use bias-cut strips to machine piece the curvy corners of your moody modern quilt. Continue reading →

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Mod-Mood Quilt 6 ~ Get Your Curve On

Posted on September 30, 2010 by sherrilynn

In step 6 of the Modern Mood Quilt craft-along, quilt-along with me and learn how to machine and hand piece curves without a template. Continue reading →

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Torah Mantel #1

Posted on September 1, 2010 by sherrilynn

Follow my process re-posts of the Beth El Synagogue Torah Mantels. October 26, 2009 I like the way it’s coming out but I’m surprised the piecework is going so slowly. Only about a third of the composition will be visible … Continue reading →

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Patterns with Kippot

Posted on August 26, 2010 by sherrilynn

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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Beth El Piecework & Vivid Colors

Posted on August 18, 2010 by sherrilynn

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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String Piecing Beth El Materials

Posted on August 12, 2010 by sherrilynn

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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