Author Archives: Judy's Quilting Studio

About Judy's Quilting Studio

Creator of all things quilted; minimalist in everything except fabric!

Ice: Friend & Foe

Posted on May 15, 2019

Ice. Apprehension. The two are always linked. Every spring starts the same. First, long cracks, then clear and cold water along the shorelines, often reflecting clouds above. Diamond crystals sparkle amid grime and grit left over from winter snow. So delicate, so beautiful. But … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, art, challenges, gradients, my patterns, Reclaimed and Repurposed, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Quilting Overload

Posted on May 8, 2019

Quilters are like golfers. A little rain can’t stop us. It was Friday, and there was another Quilt Show to attend – The Barnswallow Quilt Show in the rural community of Morden. I wasn’t the only one up bright and … Continue reading →

Posted in Highlighting others, Quilt Shows, recipes, travels, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Assiniboine Circle Quilt Show

Posted on May 1, 2019

Have you ever found that your quilting inspiration has vanished? That question was asked by someone on one of my FB groups last week. This is a non-quilt show year for my guild – the Manitoba Prairie Quilters, but there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Highlighting others, Inspirational, Quilt Shows, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Wallets and more wallets

Posted on April 18, 2019

Last weekend I taught a wallet class. The participants all seemed to be happy that they were actually taking a finished product home. The black and silver cork was a favorite with students, and its easy to see why. It … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, accessories, Classes, Highlighting others, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Amazon Star, A Sneak Peek

Posted on April 7, 2019

Drum roll, please!…. Somewhat premature since it still needs to be quilted, but you persevered with me through the doubts and decisions so you deserve a sneak peak.  The original pattern vs my reiteration. You saw each bag as I … Continue reading →

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Amazon Star, Bags #5-10

Posted on April 1, 2019

Bag #5: This is more like it. Dark and calm. Bag #6: This is the last of the orange and red. From here on in its all blue. Bag #7: Its hard to believe I’m already starting the border. Not … Continue reading →

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Week 1 with Amazon Star

Posted on March 24, 2019

Bag #2 I read the instructions at least a dozen times… and kept getting lost. There were units, and sections, and parts, and strips, and colors, and steps – all with numbers following them. Example: Strip Piecing Part 1, Unit … Continue reading →

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Amazon Star Starts Shining

Posted on March 17, 2019

Monday was going to be THE day. I was going to start my BIG quilt. I could hardly wait! (In case you missed it, see Blue Monday for background) The grandchildren were over Saturday. As they were outside playing in the snow, … Continue reading →

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Postcard Journaling

Posted on March 8, 2019

It’s scary to head into something without direction. It’s also liberating and just a little exciting. More so when things turn out better than expected; less so when they don’t. Here was the plan: a few days in Long Beach … Continue reading →

Posted in quilted postcards, travels, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Bags, Wallets

Posted on February 13, 2019

Finished an old project on the UFO list. Now what? Can’t start THE big project yet. Not until we get back home. Well, with a few days to go I have to do something. Don’t I need a new purse … Continue reading →

Posted in accessories, Uncategorized | 16 Comments