Tori Stevens – Telling stories with textiles & video 💙

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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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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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RIP Momo (2009-2023) She died yesterday, surrounde

RIP Momo (2009-2023)
She died yesterday, surrounded by love after a long illness. Momo was imprisoned in a puppy mill for the first four years of her life and was rescued when law enforcement shut the place down. She went on to live a pampered life during which she worked at a publishing company for years and hiked often in the Rocky Mountains. Momo deeply loved her person, and she will be dearly missed by her family.

This is an unfinished painting I did of Momo circa 2015. She was such a young roly poly back then! It's just always too soon when we lose our companion animals, isn't it? Run free, Momo! 💔

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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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.

#earthday2023 #earthday #climatechange #climateeducation #sustainability #artivism #climateaction

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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Happy Earth Month, y'all! We have no Planet B! 🌏 I'm currently designing an art piece about threatened species, which is a trippy journey through visualizing data, AI, and geometry. Can't wait to share it soon!

In the meantime, I feel like there are so many stories that need telling, but issues like climate change can leave us wondering what one little ole person can actually do to help. 🤷‍♀️ So, I’ve started a #bethechange letter/email sending campaign to motivate us all to speak our minds to those in 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!

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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/20/climate-change-ipcc-report-15/

Full report:
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

#earthday #earthday2023 #artasactivism #artivism #climateaction #climateeducation #environmentalart #climateart #sustainableliving #ecoart #ecofriendly #sciencematters

I'm currently working on a series of art quilts ex

I'm currently working on a series of art quilts exploring the theme of climate change. And, I've been reading about the UN's most recent report on climate released this week. It inspired me to create this visual summary and initiate an action. Swipe to learn more! 💙

In the meantime, issues like climate change can be overwhelming and leave us wondering what one little person can actually do to help. 🤷‍♀️ So, I’ve started a #bethechange letter/email sending campaign to motivate us all to speak our minds to power instead of ranting to ourselves. So, if you care about this topic, go tell 'em! You can use my example (in bio) or create your own version. 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. 🌱 Be the change!

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It's a time of reckoning when it comes to the climate.

The good news is that immediate, sweeping societal transformation can stave off catastrophic warming.

That's kinda the bad news, too.

Whether humanity can change course after decades of inaction is largely a question of collective resolve.

We're a collective, and we can resolve.

Unfortunately, individual behavioral change is insufficient to alter the world’s warming trajectory unless laws, institutions, and cultural norms also change.

This all got me to thinking that WE are who we've been waiting for to do something. This is not gonna turn around unless we all insist on it, and soon.

Policy, laws, and institutions must change. Let's urge those in power to do what needs to be done. Send a letter, send 20, tell a friend, and share this post. Let's use our collective resolve to get our voices heard!

You can use my example letter (link in bio) or write your own. Then, email or snail mail to government reps, businesses, financial institutions, or others who hold the $$$$ and power. Letters have their own power, especially a pile that keeps on comin'.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/20/climate-change-ipcc-report-15/

Full report:
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

This is my newest finished work, "Please Have Merc

This is my newest finished work, "Please Have Mercy, Mother," and it's an exploration of the four classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water through the lens of climate change. The quilt is 46" x 60" and was made with sustainability in mind using mostly thrifted and gifted fabric scraps. I used an improv quilting process, and it was machine pieced, then free motion, and hand quilted. The tears and raindrops are hand applique.

I used the artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT to help share my message in this video. There's been a lot of concern over AI's ripping off artists lately, and I figure if you can't beat 'em, use 'em!

This was my first improv quilt project, and I started it last fall. It took me this long to grow my skillset enough to finish it! Thanks to my dear friends from Modern Crow Quilt Guild, who taught and encouraged me every step of the way. Y'all are the best! 🐦‍⬛😎

I initiated this project using @heidi.parkes #vignettesquilt pattern, which is a delightful tour through the elements of art and principles of modern art. Thanks for the inspiration, Heidi!

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I just love how quilting really pops on a solid co

I just love how quilting really pops on a solid color, so I took these photos of the BACK of my quilt! I intend to work with more solids than prints going forward so I can get that same pop on the front, too. 🥰 This is mostly improv free motion machine quilting along with some hand quilting.

Final quilt front photos coming soon!

-> This is my current work, "Please Have Mercy, Mother," which is an exploration of the four classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water through the lens of climate change. It's the first of five quilts I envision for a series on the elements.

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This is my current work, "Please Have Mercy, Mothe

This is my current work, "Please Have Mercy, Mother" which is an exploration of the four classical elements of earth, air, fire and water through the lens of climate change. It's the first of five quilts I envision for a series on the elements. This quilt represents my response to an internal call to "do something" in the face of climate disruption and its multiple impacts on all living beings. Mine isn't a particularly hopeful viewpoint but it's one of doing something, anyway. As an artist, I offer my art to the conversation with this plea for mercy from the capricious elements!

Photos 1-3 show the finished top and the quilt "sandwich" (top, batting, backing) fused together. I like to pin the perimeter to help keep the edges fused during the rough and tumble quilting phase coming up next. And, photos 4-5 show my sketch for the free motion quilting plan. I'll probably draw the house, car and dolphin shapes on the quilt but I'll wing it on the rest of the plan.

I started this project using @heidi.parkes #vignettesquilt pattern which is a delightful tour through the elements of art and principles of modern art. Thanks for your inspiration, Heidi!

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My newest finish is, "This way up!" which is a #st

My newest finish is, "This way up!" which is a #storyquilt about my life last summer and hiking in the high mountains of New Mexico and Colorado - my favorite past time! This was my first project when I took up quilting last year and the top is #handstitched. I just got around to finishing and binding using machine #freemotionquilting plus #handquilting techniques. 🦋 BTW, I'm considering offering to make one or two custom story quilts this summer so let me know if you're interested, ok? They're wonderful for memorializing events and loved ones.⚘️

I started this quilt last spring for the #dailypracticeqal while taking a #creativebug class taught by @heidi.parkes, which I highly recommend! If you'd like to try making your own story quilt top, check out her class. She teaches everything you need to know from threading the needle to making yoyo's and doing hand yoga. 🥰

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This video shows the original mockup of my quilt p

This video shows the original mockup of my quilt project inspired by risograph printing ink colors and the change that occurred once I updated it using the closest Art Gallery Fabrics color swatches. It's quite a difference!

Among other things, my original mockup looks so much warmer with the background color but, unfortunately, there isn't an AGF equivalent. I knew I wanted to treat myself to AGF cuz they're sooo soft and gorgeous but I kinda like my original colors better even though the values are a little flat. Nevertheless, I generally lean toward high contrast color with a nice balance of value, so I think this'll work. 🤞🍀 I order all of my fabrics online because I live in such a rural area so picking colors can be tricky! Anyway, fun experiment and it'll be interesting to see how the fabrics look IRL. 🧡

--> This project is for the #notjustcurvesbom2023 with @pappersaxsten & @_lucyengels

Colors in this mockup:
-White linen
-Canary
-Burnt orange
-Raspberry rose

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This is my new wall hanging: Off the Grid. The pie

This is my new wall hanging: Off the Grid. The piece is OOAK and was created improvisationally (without a pattern). There's so much joy sewn in! The process felt a lot like painting which I love to do but don't have space for at the moment cuz of my fabric collection. 😆 Next up, I'll be doing the quilting and then this work will be available for sale. Please message me if you're interested! It's fabric and about 19" wide. 🥰 Thx to my Modern Crow Guild sister for the title idea.💓

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I finished this wall quilt over the weekend using

I finished this wall quilt over the weekend using up scraps and reject blocks from the "Paradise Lost" project. Also having too much fun playing with video so each of my pieces ends up with their own little movie. 😆 BTW, I played this @moby album on repeat for sooo long back in the day and still love it! Anyone else?

Next up, I'm planning a kind of quick palette cleanser improv experiment inspired by the Guatemalen artist, Carlos Merida. 🥰

Have a great week, y'all!

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