Tori Stevens – Telling stories in the wilds of New Mexico 💙

(っ◔◡◔)っ Welcome and thanks for stopping by my little corner of pixels!

I think I've become a #maximalist! 😂 The last t

I think I've become a #maximalist! 😂 The last time I was painting several years ago, I could barely allow myself to make colors touch each other, or even use darker values, and many of my finished paintings looked kind of like pastel washes waiting to be brought to life. That timidity is clearly gone now, LOL. BTW, I think I'm in love with Pyrrole Orange.

I learned lots on this one, which was inspired by my mind's eye view of our house. It's magical to see the world like this when I look outside, and I'm so thankful that painting provides me a way to try to share it. Sure wish I'd stopped about 3 hours ago, tho. It's a hard lesson to learn when a painting is finished. "What do you do once you like it?" Leave it alone! 😅✨️
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#acrylicpainting #abstractart #abstractpainting #mysticalart #dreamsymbols #dreamscape #modernart #designideas #newmexicoartist #newmexicoart #newmexicobeauty #orange #blueaesthetic #intuitivepainting #intuitiveart

More fun with mirror vinyl! Reflections are everyt

More fun with mirror vinyl! Reflections are everything today, including my ceiling fan dancing. 💙

I finished all four of the vinyl blocks, finally, and now I know all the magic tricks. ✨️ Sadly, the rest of this piece will have to wait until more fabric shows up in the mail. One of the few drawbacks to living in the middle of nowhere.
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I cut up my last painted canvas into nine mini pai

I cut up my last painted canvas into nine mini paintings, which I'm combining with fabric and mirror vinyl to create my riff on a traditional quilt block. Sewing the canvas to the vinyl has had a steep learning curve, and I managed to finish this square yesterday despite the debris and failed experiments strewn about! Should get easier from here on out. 😅

I'm calling this piece, "Sleeping Beauty," inspired by my antique Sleeping Beauty turquoise necklace. Anyone who knows me IRL knows that I most always wear turquoise jewelry. I swear that rock is a part of me from way back.💙
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Projects from the past week or so! 💙💚🖤❤

Projects from the past week or so! 💙💚🖤❤️
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#symbols #ancientsymbols #southwestart #newmexicoartist
#intuitivepainting #modernart #walldecor #wallart #abstractart #mysticalart #intuitivepainting #designideas #symbolsart #acrylicpainting #contemporaryart #dreamscape

Whew, that was a journey! I created this painting

Whew, that was a journey! I created this painting while taking a @creativebug class with @florabowley called "Intuitive Painting." It was fabulous and taught me everything I need to know about the kind of painting I wanna do! I just love her process, which is fun, accessible, surprising, and, well, intuitive.⚘️✨️
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Hi folks! This painting was inspired by some picto

Hi folks! This painting was inspired by some pictographs near our ranch in New Mexico, as well as my studies of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung's work. I've been fascinated with symbols and Jung's concepts, including the collective unconscious, for a while, and that's fueled my inspiration to start painting some of what I've discovered. 🌱

The pictographs nearby are thought to be at least a couple of thousand years old. And, I like to think about being connected to those people through our relationship with this ancient landscape and our shared need to map our experiences onto surfaces.

The piece is a mix of 3 paintings on canvas that are sliced and diced and sewn together. I just love the freedom and randomness baked into the process! I'm planning several experiments and will quilt some of 'em, plus frame or mount all of them before reopening my Etsy shop once a few are completed. Swipe for an example display plus some pictographs, too. 😍

Thanks for stopping by! Tori
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Hey, y'all! I've been painting lately and having l

Hey, y'all! I've been painting lately and having loads of fun doing it. For some paintings, I'm using thin 7 oz canvases and then cutting them up and stitching back together. Here's a set of 5" squares I finished today for my stash. 💙🩵💚
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#customfabric #handpainted #handmadefabric #abstractpainting #intuitivepainting #artquilt #quiltersofinstagram #handmadetextiles #breakingtherules

After months of stitching, it was time to pull all

After months of stitching, it was time to pull all the paper out of the back of my quilt, and it was oddly satisfying - kinda like popping bubble wrap! 😂 Next up, I'll add batting and backing to make the quilt "sandwich" and quilt it. Lastly, I plan to hand embroider the additional species categories onto each pie slice. Whew, almost there!

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio.
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My dear Brina died yesterday from respiratory fail

My dear Brina died yesterday from respiratory failure that came on quickly. She was 11 years old. She beat breast cancer recently, but it turned out that her little lungs failed her in the end.

I adopted Brina only 3 years ago. She spent 8 long years imprisoned in a puppy mill until she was saved by @nationalmilldogrescue. She was delicate due to her past abuse. Nevertheless, she was a gentle and joyful girl, and my dear companion. Brina loved getting treats, sleeping in sunbeams, being next to me, and dancing in circles at dinner time. She will be forever missed.

My other dog, Momo, died just two months ago. So, I now find myself without a furry friend for the first time in over 35 years. It's all been so heartbreaking, but worth it. 💔
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Extinction Pie is up on the design wall at last! I

Extinction Pie is up on the design wall at last! It's so nice to have my work table back, too. Only 4 sections left to go, and I'm feelin' fine with the hardest part behind me.
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I still have a bit of English Paper Piecing remaining with sections 1 & 2. Sections 3 & 4 will be Foundation Paper Pieced on the machine. And, then I plan to hand sew the four sections together.

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio.
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In my progress update this week, I wanna share how

In my progress update this week, I wanna share how I'm using both Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and English Paper Piecing (EPP) mixed in together. If you know of anyone else using this hybrid technique, I'd love to hear about it!

With FPP, I can machine sew (yay) a few pieces together, which saves a lotta time, but in many situations, EPP has to be used to fashion only one piece at a time. Either way, once the units are completed, they're all hand stitched together.

So, how do I decide which technique to use? Well, essentially, FPP can not be used for adjacent pieces with a deep internal angle in common. This is because once the seam allowance is snipped on the back to accommodate the angle, it's just too vulnerable to unraveling - even if glued.

Have a great week, y'all!
Tori

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio.
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This is my wee companion, Brina, who just had surg

This is my wee companion, Brina, who just had surgery this week to remove a breast cancer tumor. The procedure is common for puppy mill breeder dogs who are forced to produce countless litters of puppies to be sold online and through pet stores. I adopted this sweetie almost 3 years ago from @nationalmilldogrescue, who rescued her at 8 years of age from a life of abuse and misery living in a cage.

Brina's doing great since her surgery and is a little warrior! That big green bandage is used to keep swelling down after surgery. Also, I didn't want her to have to deal with a cumbersome plastic cone, so I sewed the ends of a sock together to put around her neck! I thought I'd have to stuff it, but just the sock is enough to hinder her from messing with the stitches. 🤩

Please be a hero for animals and adopt, don't shop when adding a furry friend to your family! 🐾💗
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Soooo much hand stitching! I won't be needing to d

Soooo much hand stitching! I won't be needing to do this ever again. 😂

I'm an inexperienced #artquilt designer. So, when I drew this piece, I didn't really know how I was gonna put it together. The visionary #electricquilt software support person said upon my asking for construction advice, "Well, you can do about anything if you're willing to hand sew it." Sure 'nuff! 😅 #designsmarter

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio.
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I decided to add some stabilizer to the back of th

I decided to add some stabilizer to the back of the eyes cuz they're getting jostled around as I work on the lower bits. I'm not sure whether I'll leave the stabilizer permanently, though. Either way, it can be removed easily because it doesn't adhere very well to the paper. BTW, I currently plan to remove most of those paper templates seen on the back once the top is finished. I might leave 'em in the eyes. 👀

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio.
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It was a beautiful day hiking up on the Continenta

It was a beautiful day hiking up on the Continental Divide Trail yesterday at 10k feet, and a great way to beat the heat! 🌲🌻🐿
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#colorado #coloradotrail #hikingadventures #continentaldividetrail #continentaldivide #hikinglife #highaltitude #highalpine #naturelovers #naturewatching #gooutside #summervibes #staycool #beattheheat

Plants! 🍀⚘️🪻This piece is kinda delicate

Plants! 🍀⚘️🪻This piece is kinda delicate to quilt on my smallish sewing machine, so I'm gonna treat myself and have a pro (Longarm Quilter) do the actual quilting after I finish making the top. I'll let her figure out how to stitch around the letters. 🥰

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart sections show the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚
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We kicked off the high (10k+ feet) hiking season o

We kicked off the high (10k+ feet) hiking season on the 4th! These glimpses are from near the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado and the Cumbres & Toltec train station up there. I just never get tired of the view and hearing that ole whistle blowin'.
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Going forward, I'm planning to machine stitch on t

Going forward, I'm planning to machine stitch on this project some (thank heavens). But, how? I've been experimenting with a hybrid of two techniques. I'm using foundation paper piecing (FPP) by machine for everything possible. I then fold over the fabric and glue along the perimeter just like I do for the totally hand-sewn English paper piecing EPP templates. All units are hand sewn into the final piece.

For the most part, the pieces that need to be hand sewn have deep internal angles that intersect with the same, or they're curvy. Anyway, it's working! I'm doing the machine FPP using heavy paper so it can stand up to hand stitching into the top.

I used the marker at the end of this video cuz I'm using grey thread, and it shows up too much on the darkest colors. 😂

As for materials, I'm using @artgalleryfabrics, 40lb paper, 80/12 machine needle, 2mm stitch length, Tulip #10 big eye applique needles, 50 wt. #aurifilthread for machine and hand stitching, #sewline glue pen, plus #procreatedrawing and #electricquilt8 software.

Thx for stopping by! ⚘️
Tori

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚
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Well, I ended up reworking my pattern cuz of rooki

Well, I ended up reworking my pattern cuz of rookie mistakes and lost some work. 💁‍♀️ Glad I caught the problems early, tho! #failfast

I was able to salvage the eyes, but they're a bit larger than the updated pattern. Here's how I created the custom pattern pieces to go around the eyes to get 'em to fit! BTW, I'd be lost without my @sewline_official glue pen! 🩷

For any other #englishpaperpiecing pattern design rookies out there, my lessons learned are below!

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1. Just pay for big color printouts on thick paper. One to work against as your "map" and one to cut up for pattern instead of trying to match numerous 8.5 x 11 printouts - twice. 🤯

2. Extend design at least an inch around the perimeter to facilitate trimming later.

3. Don't place important elements like EYES near the edge unless there's extra fabric for trimming. 🙄 Account for edge seam allowance for binding/facing.

4. Print with thick lines to account for fabric covered templates being bigger than the pattern you're working against. With each piece added, the top grows can grow bigger than the pattern.

5. Work methodically top to bottom and from one side to the other. Cover the starting side templates with fabric and attach them before making middle and opposite side templates just in case pieces need to be adjusted to fit.

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio.
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Ahh, summer at last! I feed at least as many chipm

Ahh, summer at last! I feed at least as many chipmunks and squirrels as birds with these feeders. 😂

Having fun learning some new #inshotapp tricks with this footage. I sooo love video editing! 🥰
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#naturewatching #naturelovers #summervibes #naturephotography #chipmunk #birdfeeders
#birdsofinstagram #lazydays #ranchlife #offthegrid #inshotvideo #inshot

Stitching and fitting the eyes is one of the trick

Stitching and fitting the eyes is one of the trickiest bits of this project! I'll probably leave the paper in and iron a lightweight stabilizer to the back to enclose the delicate clipped edges. I also painted them with glue.

These eyes peer through the angular "plants" section of the pie chart foreshadowing the human animal's own extinction. In my view, we "inter are" with the plants and animals, and while watching them disappear at record numbers, we observe ourselves diminishing as well - whether we realize it or not. 🌱

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚
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Today, I'd like to share how I join the printed pa

Today, I'd like to share how I join the printed pattern pages and cut individual pattern pieces at those joins. It would be a LOT less trouble to have the pattern all professionally printed on a large piece of paper, or two. 😵 But, I just bought a color printer, so now I have to use it! 😅

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This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚
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The dream is alive, and I've started the #englishp

The dream is alive, and I've started the #englishpaperpiecing for "Extinction Pie." After this glue basting to the pattern pieces, I'll hand sew the bits together. Yep, it turns out that the way I designed this quilt will require lots of #handstitching. I think I can rally for it even though I won't sew a button on for myself when needed! 🤷‍♀️ BTW, I've made quite a few more of the fabric pieces since filming this video and find that using the hole punch to ease paper removal isn't necessary. I learned the #epp technique from @tulapink videos on YouTube. Highly recommend! ⚘️

After reviewing this video again, I'm thinkin' I should probably at least put some lotion on my hands before filming, but it just ain't gonna happen! 😂 #livingwildandfree #friyaysewclub

This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚
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My "Extinction Pie" quilt design is now finished a

I'm dreaming up a project to submit for a quilt sh

I'm dreaming up a project to submit for a quilt show next year at the iconic New Mexico statehouse in Santa Fe! The theme is "Western Wonders," and there's just no greater wonder for me than the big ole western sky. When I first visited the West many moons ago, it was the sky that sealed the deal, leading to a lifelong love affair. 💙

I envision the quilt in panorama format about 20" x 60" if I can figure out a legal way to hang it. And I'll be taking more sky photos out here at our ranch this summer to print onto the fabric. I've been planning for a while to create pieces for each of the classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water. And, I've already done earth with my "Please Have Mercy, Mother" quilt. So, this new project will be dedicated to air! 🐦

Thx for stopping by! Tori
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"Extinction Pie" supplies! I'm using fabrics from

"Extinction Pie" supplies! I'm using fabrics from @artgalleryfabrics cuz their palette is just sooo delightful! Shout out to @redthreadstudioonline where they carry the entire #puresolids collection, and I love 'em for it. 😍 I live in the sticks, so all fabric is ordered online! 🌲

@maureen.garner.quilts -> #friyaysewclub

This is my current art quilt project, "Extinction Pie." The chart section will be embroidered with the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚
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I'm lovin' the funky dancing curves in my April bl

I'm lovin' the funky dancing curves in my April block for the Not Just Curves course (BOM). Haha, yes, just getting around to April! 😂 Thanks to @pappersaxsten & @_lucyengels for teaching me your moves! On to the May block! 💃
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Hey, y'all! I've been working with #artgalleryfabr

Hey, y'all! I've been working with #artgalleryfabrics #puresolids fabric lately while thinking about a political revolution. 😅

AGF has such a dreamy palette, but how to pick fabric colors when swatches are typically glued to the color card? Argh! 😒 I decided to rip off the swatches and reattach 'em with double-sided tape. Maybe you will, too?
It's Magic! 🪄🎨
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My recent interest in data visualization for story

My recent interest in data visualization for storytelling, along with ongoing contemplations on the natural world, coincide in my new art quilt design, "Extinction Pie." I've been working on the design for weeks now because I needed to learn about new topics, software, and processes to get to this point. I think that's what I love/hate most about having a creative practice - the constant problem solving. 😅 Some days, I'm up for it, and some I'm really not. Regardless, it's like any practice. You just gotta keep on keeping on to learn and improve. 💪 There's really no better feeling for me than being in that sweet spot between inspiration, materials, skills, and manifestation!

Next up, I'll print the english paper piecing templates (pattern), begin sewing, and hope for the best. I've never seen anything constructed quite like this, and I'm still not entirely sure what's possible til I jump in! 🍀

The chart shows the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022. My initial data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. 💚

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We already have the solutions to lower greenhouse

We already have the solutions to lower greenhouse gas emissions. 🪻 Now, it's a political problem to force the status quo and vested interests to stop dragging their feet to implement the solutions. Those of us who care about climate change are a significant majority in the US, and we can apply pressure by the simple act of doing *something*. Let's celebrate this Earth Day 2023 with a moment of that doing! 🎉

I've created an ez something you can do right now from your phone in less than a minute. It's a #bethechange email/letter sending campaign. If you care about this topic, go tell 'em! You can copy and paste my example letter (in bio) or create your own. Send to local businesses, banks, government officials, and anyone with the power and money to influence climate policy. One letter might not make much impact, but hundreds, thousands, they actually really do, and it just takes a sec. 🌱 Please share! Be the change! We are the people we've been waiting for.

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It's Earth Day every day! 🌏 Introducing my new

It's Earth Day every day! 🌏 Introducing my new quilt design, "Extinction Pie." It's a pie chart showing the # of threatened species (vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered) in the world in 2022.

I brainstormed my initial ideas using an AI rendering app and then visualized the data using an app as well. My data visualization with multiple views is linked in bio. This was a new process for me combining the trippy world of data visualization, AI, plus lots and lots of drawing. I dig it! Next up, I will trace this image into quilt software to create a pattern. Oh, and, if you have any tips or examples on how I might actually construct this piece without losing my mind, lemme know, ok? Thx in advance! 😅

I feel like there are so many stories that need telling, but issues like extinction can leave us wondering what one little ole person can actually do to help. 🤷‍♀️ So, I’ve started a #bethechange email/letter sending campaign to motivate us all to speak our minds to power instead of ranting to ourselves. If you care about this topic, go tell 'em! You can use my example letter (in bio) or create your own. Send to local businesses, banks, government officials, and anyone with the power and $$$ to influence policy. One letter might not make much impact, but hundreds, thousands, they actually really do, and it just takes a sec. 🌱 Please share! Be the change! We are the ones we've been waiting for.

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My first block of 9 for the #notjustcurvesbom2023!

My first block of 9 for the #notjustcurvesbom2023! @_lucyengels let me know that my palette is a fruit salad colour combo. Love that! 🍊🍓🍋

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