Category Archives: Quilt Alongs

I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 5 ~ Connecting

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Through synchronicity even chance events, that happen simultaneously in time and space relate to each other in the shared and present moment. Continue reading →

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I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Value, Intensity, Quantity

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Value and intensity are two different things. Bright red has a dark value close to black, Bright yellow has the same light value as a pale blue. Continue reading →

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I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 4 ~ Opening

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sherri Lynn Wood

The blocks of your quilt will be based on conversations with the oracle. The first step is opening to the I Ching by asking a question. Continue reading →

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I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 3 ~ Gathering

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sherri Lynn Wood

This quilt-along is designed to enhance your creative practice. It is best done along-side the creative projects you are already working on.
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I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 2 ~ Texting

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Identify significant questions related to your inner creativity. Decide on a translation of the I Ching that resonates clearly with you. Continue reading →

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I Ching Modern Quilt-along: Week 1 ~ Researching

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Sherri Lynn Wood

The I Ching reflects the universe in miniature. It is also a book of patterns. Join me in making a modern quilt based on it. Continue reading →

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Whip Up Mini Quilt Giveaway and Keepsake Quilt Along

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Today is a red letter day. Not only is it my birthday but I am the guest blogger on WhipUp.net. I met Kathreen when she asked me to submit a project for her book, Whip Up Mini Quilts. I decided … Continue reading →

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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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Veteran’s Day Virtual Sewing Circle

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

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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Mod Mood Quilt Along

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Ever since my fascination with mood rings when I was a kid in the 70′s, I’ve been drawn to the symbolic, cultural, and emotional aspects of color. When I came across this mood-color chart (replicated above in hand-dyed fabrics) a … Continue reading →

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