She could see the possibilities (8†x 10â€)
I’m participating in the Sew,Mama,Sew! May Giveaway Day. You could be the lucky recipient of one of these two art quilts.
She let her inner artist explore (6†x 10â€)
Each art quilt started as a painting that was scanned and printed onto cotton fabric. The prints were then embellished with thread doodling and buttons.
I love to thread doodle (free motion quilting) but my stitching is rarely perfect so I usually cover the stitching with the quilt backing as I did for She let her inner artist explore. However, lately I’ve taken a more ‘perfectly imperfect’ view of my quilts and let the stitching show. For ‘She could see the possibilities’ the stitches are visible on the back – it’s not perfect but I am learning and part of learning is embracing mistakes – even is those mistakes are a bit of messy stitching on the back of my quilt.
Leave a comment by midnight Alaska time on May 25th and I’ll randomly select 2 winner (one for each quilt). I’d love hear about the skills you are learning or perfecting.
I Love, Love, Love your art quilts! My new passion is the modern quilt, clean and simple lines and lots of color.
Thanks for the giveaway. mwcallan5 at gmail dot com
I am learning to find time for my stuff, sewing and planting a garden, while still giving my little daughter all she needs.
am perfecting my stitching while juggling beign a wife and a mom
thanks for the giveaway
radiyas(at)gmail(dot)com
wow, wow, wow! your giveaway is amazing! i would be thrilled to win! i’m trying to learn how to sew neatly!
Loving your “See the Possibilities” quilt. It really is so perfect for me:) I am trying to be more accurate when sewing. I generally sew until things are like I want them. Lately, I have decided to try a more traditional approach and follow directions and use 1/4″ seams and make it look like the picture. Who knows if I will stick with the “correct” method or not:) I kinda’ like random!
Gorgeous! I am just beginning to explore hand embroidery.
you do amazing work! thanks for the chance to win!
My current project is a custom made play house table cover for a friends toddler – they live in Wasilla and I can’t wait to deliver it in person next month!!
These are amazing pieces.
I am adding to and honing my knitting skills. I learned to knit about a year and a half ago, and I just keep going, trying new things, attempting to have some sort of consistent gauge, and simply enjoying it. Thank you for the giveaway!
These are absolutely gorgeous works of art.
I am try to hone my skills at hand embroidery. I dabble in alot of crafts, but I don’t think I quite excel at any one of them. But I have to work my way through each one and keep practicing.
Wow, those quilts are absolutely stunning! I am envious of your skills!
I generally sew garments, but I’m currently working up the courage to play around a bit with some techniques I avoid – button holes and embroidery. Eek!
So very beautiful, I am overawed by your talent.I am still working on getting my knitting right.
Thanks for the chance to win.
These are gorgeous and so inspiring. I would love to do a bit more doodling with the needle. What a beautiful giveaway. Visiting from NZ
This is terrific to see, I’ve been trying to produce something similiar but struggling with the process. Your work has helped me, thank-you. I feel very encouraged. It is timely to have come across your blog today.
I am working on some applique – your quilting is lovely and the two quilts are inspiring! thank you for a beautiful giveaway.
What lovely quilts! So generous of you to do a giveaway with them. I am a college student so have limited time to craft but I am learning some quilting this summer w/ my mum! thanks!
i am currently working on sewing a nice curve. i want to eliminate all the bumps and juts…your art work is stunning!
Wow. Amazing work.
I have not quilted yet, but am an experienced sewer!
I love these!
swim(dot)kayla(at)hotmail(dot)com
Just LUV these!!!! The I Do is so so pretty!!!!
krazy4shuz@verizon.net
Love these!! I’m a long time crafter, but a fairly novice quilter/sewer…hopefully that will change as time passes:)
Thanks for the chance at this 🙂
daniel_theresa(at)yahoo(dot)ca
Your quilts are beautiful! I am just learning to use all my machines to their full potential. So many neat little tricks to figure out.
these are so cute love to have one!
Thanks for participating in the giveaway week! This one is fabulous! I’d love to learn out to do it.
amy_kirchhoff(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I finally feel like I can do a pretty awesome applique.
These are so original and well made… an area I have no talent in myself so I’d love to be the lucky one!
You are so talented!, your quilt is beautiful..I hope I will win your giveaway.
mageenadilah@gmail.com
Thank you for the great giveaway.
atchisonsteph at gmail dot com
I love your quilts. I’d like to try to do art quilts, but they look hard.
Oh my goodness please please please pick me!
I just adore these and lately I have taken to thread doodling myself so I know the work involved.
A very generous giveaway!
I’d love to get into making some small quilts so perhaps I’ll just dive in and give it a go!
What AMAZING quilts. I love them. LOVE THEM and would enjoy learning how to make one. Currently, I’m a very newbie quilter. I’m making my 3rd ever quilt for my sister’s up-coming wedding. I’m still working on getting my ladder stitches to be strong and reliable (when I hand-stitch the binding to the quilts). I know I shouldn’t probably say this, but I really, really hope I win that first one. The colors and the little girl and the text. *sigh* It’s speaking to me. Thanks for the chance! Stop by my blog and say hi — and enter my giveaway, too!
These are darling. Thanks!
Wonderful works of art! I am just learning how to do free motion quilting.
I would so love to win one of your wall hangings. You are very talented. Thanks.
I love the first one. You’re very talented!
Love your art quilts! I am also trying to learn FMQ after years of hand quilting and my stitches are imperfect too! I heard a hint that you should make up some practice squares and practice every day and you will get better. Maybe I will give that a try!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Your work is STUNNING!
I love the collage look of them.
I’m working on crochet amigurumi cupcakes.
and RIBBON EMBRIODERY
my contact info
mammacooksalot at gmaildotcom
These are lovely. I’m really just a learner on all things quilty, but I am enjoying the journey.
These are beautiful! I’m just now working on my very first quilt and am loving it!
I’m loving knitting and sewing right now! Improving my skills all the time.
I LOVE Doodle Stitching!!! These are beautiful!
Thank you. Love your work
Ladyblueeyez1960 at aol dot com
I love these wall hangings-precious. I love the “I do” one as well. My 1st anniversary is this weekend. 🙂 I’m going to go poke around now and check out some more quilts….
I am just learning to sew. No longer afraid of the sewing machine!
What lovely quilts — so inspirational! I am learning to be patient while sewing and that I do not have to complete a project in one sitting. This summer I will be teaching myself to crochet during a road trip. Fun fun fun!
Thank you for your kindness and generousity (even if I am not a winner this time around)!
Beautiful! I’m perfecting my patchwork skills lately. 🙂
Eek! I want to learn how to do this!!! GORGEOUS! Thank you for the opportunity to win something so wonderful!!
krencamp(at) gmail (dot) com
xo
Karen
Wow, these are really cool!
Your work is beautiful, I like your characters. I am currently trying to get better at hand quilting. I have a huge quilt to practice on, so hopefully I can make straight stitches before I am done!