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Posted by ewquilts on June 19, 2011 in Inspiration |

David Hilliard, photographer I love this work. He tells a story with each block – a story that could not be told with just a single image. Amazing…

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As of yet untitled…

Posted by ewquilts on June 19, 2011 in WIP (Work-In-Progress) |

Above: the inspiration piece: “Sea of Japan in Winter,” 1983 by Shizuko Kuroha I have not yet titled my latest quilt in process (inspired by the Kuroha quilt above). Rather, I’ve had a series of title possibilities: Arab Spring > Blackout > Revolution > Juneteenth > Portmanteau. Almost done with the top, I’ll have to […]

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Class @ Home Ec Workshop JUL 23 & 24, 2011

Posted by ewquilts on June 11, 2011 in Classes |

 Composition with Theme & VariationJoin me 12-4pm on Saturday July 23 & Sunday July 24 for a quilt design class at Home Ec Workshop. Together we’ll explore working from a basic block idea, then making that block your own either through color choices and/or design modifications. There are no expectations of finished projects, rather this […]

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Men & the Art of Quilting, by Joe Cunningham, Fall 2010

Posted by ewquilts on June 11, 2011 in Publications |

purchase Men & the Art of Quilting

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The Quilt Life, August 2010

Posted by ewquilts on June 11, 2011 in Publications |

visit The Quilt Life

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Architectural Digest, June 2006

Posted by ewquilts on June 11, 2011 in Publications |

visit Architectural Digest

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American Bungalow, Spring 2001

Posted by ewquilts on June 11, 2011 in Publications |

visit American Bungalow

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July 11, 2011 – St. Louis Star Quilt Guild, St. Louis, MO

Posted by ewquilts on June 7, 2011 in Speaking Engagements |

7:00PM – “The Road Home” presentation with Q&A session/trunk showFirst Unity Church of St. Louis, 4753 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, Missouri

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Honourably to Imagine Your Self

Posted by ewquilts on June 6, 2011 in Inspiration |

John O’Donohue is one of my new favorite writers. Sadly, he is no longer with us, but his beautiful, thought-provoking work lives on. Here is a piece from his book Beauty I find very meaningful, particularly in my relationship with quilting. But beauty interrupts restrictions in every place and thing. – Stephen David Ross This […]

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May 27, 2011 – Home Ec Workshop, Iowa City, IA

Posted by ewquilts on May 18, 2011 in Speaking Engagements |

7:00PM – “The Road Home” presentation with Q&A session/trunk show Home Ec Workshop, 207 N. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA   photo courtesy of Randy Wolfmeyer Thanks to all who attended! Another full house! Special surprise guest – my cousin Randy Wolfmeyer (Platteville, Wisconsin). Was also thrilled to meet Patti Zwick, celebrated Iowa City quilter […]

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