Category Archives: The Modern Quilt

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: 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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Putnam-Hauser Linen Quilt, November 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Putnam-Hauser Linen Quilt, 2011, 98″ x 110″, machine pieced, hand quilted, linen. The Putnam-Hauser family commissioned this king-sized, modern-improv quilt, made from 100% linen. They live in the Sunset district of San Francisco. We worked together to pick a subtle … Continue reading →

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If You See Kay…

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

I’ve been asked to participate in The Give a F*ck Project by Cauchy09 of Completely Cauchy. In her words… “this is a communal quilt project designed… in an effort to get more quilters/embroiderers/textilefolks to exercise their potty-mouths in textile form.” … Continue reading →

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Bloggers’ Quilt Festival ~ God’s Eye

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

God’s Eye, 1996, 90″ x 90″ Made from vintage 70′s fabrics, velvets, mirrors, and a crocheted afghan for the corners of the quilt, it is hand and machine pieced, entirely hand-quilted and embroidered. The patchwork pattern evokes the yarn woven … Continue reading →

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Social Networks for Quilt Makers

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Yes, I’ve caught the knitting bug! It started with socks but now I’ve graduated to sweaters. I’ve joined two local knitting groups and the online knitting community, Ravelry. Someone on Ravelry recently asked if there was an equivalent online quilting … Continue reading →

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Wool [ ] Quilt, January 2011

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Wool [ ] Quilt, 2011, 90″ x 84″, machine pieced, hand quilted. The pattern is an improvisational riff off the bracket [ ] symbols. I improvised this queen sized, modern scrap quilt from re-purposed vintage plaid wool shirts, suits, skirts … Continue reading →

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