Discover the Bridgewater Country Fair, showcasing stunning Needle Arts competitions and community spirit while supporting the local fire department.| Welcome to the Cotton Candy Fabrics Blog
Discover Harvey Fierstein's stunning quilt exhibit, showcasing creativity and artistry at the Keeler Tavern Museum. Join the quilting journey!| Welcome to the Cotton Candy Fabrics Blog
A New Idea One morning I was sitting in my sewing room thinking. I thought about how layering fabrics creates a subtle 3D effect that I really like, such as the one in pieces like my Experimental Wall Hanging, or the two Void pieces. I thought about how challenging it can be to machine stitch… Read More »“El’s Cells,” an Organically-shaped Art Quilt| ANY Texture
When I finished Warm Void I was left with many leftover cardboard squares and a good length of the thicker synthetic netting. I really liked the contrast between the chunky solid squares and the smooth, transparent netting in that piece, and wanted to explore it further, bigger. During one of my FabMo shopping sprees I… Read More »“Cool Void,” an Art Quilt| ANY Texture
Quilts from Mountain Quiltfest quilt show featuring applique, landscape quilts, art quilts, paper piecing and more.| Welcome to the Cotton Candy Fabrics Blog
When I finished Warm Void I was left with many leftover cardboard squares and a good length of the thicker synthetic netting. I really liked the contrast between the chunky solid squares and the smooth, transparent netting in that piece, and wanted to explore it further, bigger. During one of my FabMo shopping sprees I… Read More »“Cool Void,” an Art Quilt| ANY Texture
Unlikely Inspiration There is a big maple tree right outside my studio window. Each year around Thanksgiving, the tree transforms into a red and yellow flame, which glows whenever the sun peeks out. It washes my entire studio in red light, and never fails to fill me with awe. One of my very first art… Read More »“Warm Void,” an Art Quilt| ANY Texture
Last week we had the pleasure of vending at the Bayberry Quilt Show on Cape Cod. It was a lovely show in a great place. Katy was on sight to handle the action and sent me photos of her favorite quilts from the show. These three quilts were very summery in all their floral glory. […]| Welcome to the Cotton Candy Fabrics Blog