Stitch Modern…Part 4, More quilts!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Plaid Portico

Well here are the final set of quilts from the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild‘s second annual exhibition Stitch Modern at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. (Thru Feb 24th, open Fri, Sat, Sun 12-3)

Check it out!

Diamond Life by Kim Andersson

detail of Diamond Life by Kim Andersson

back side of Diamond Life by Kim Andersson

Wonky Ladder Quilt by Ellen Heck

detail of Wonky Ladder Quilt by Ellen Heck

Mah Na Mah Na by Birgit Hottenrott

detail of Mah Na Mah Na by Birgit Hottenrott

Slightly Sober Path by Claire Sherman

detail of Slightly Sober Path by Claire Sherman

Happy Stars by Michelle Sullivan

detail of Happy Stars by Michelle Sullivan

French Braid #3 by Pati Fried

V’achalta V’savata: And You Shall Eat and Be Satisfied by Claire Sherman

Urban Homes by Claudia Comay

detail of Urban Homes by Claudia Comay

Stitch Modern Part 3

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Plaid Portico

Ok, we’re almost 3/4 of the way through here…at least as far as the quilts go. There is more to share beyond the quilts themselves and we’ll see how much I can muster together for you this month.

For those just tuning in, these are quilts showing at Stitch Modern, the second annual exhibition of the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. On through February 24th, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-3, plus during Stitch Modern Special Events…

Voila! More quilt gorgeousness…

Geos by Joel Ignacio of Joey’s Planting

detail of Geos by Joel Ignacio of Joey’s Planting

Usable Squares by Terri Carpenter of The Fox’s Den

detail of Usable Squares by Terri Carpenter

quilt by Tara Faughnan

quilt by Tara Faughnan

Antique Butterfly Kisses by Pati Fried

detail of Antique Butterfly Kisses by Pati Fried

Engulfed in Flames by Cathy Roha

The Spaces Between by Amelia Terry

detail of The Spaces Between by Amelia Terry

Not Your Granny’s Granny Squares by Margaret Glendening

detail of Not Your Granny’s Granny Squares by Margaret Glendening

Stitch Modern part 2

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Plaid Portico

And more gorgeous quilts from Stitch Modern. Two more days to go and we will have covered them all! If you’re just tuning in, Stitch Modern is the second annual show of the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild. Open through Feb 24th at The Piedmont Center of the Arts, Fri, Sat and Sun 12-3.

And without further ado, more quilts from the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild:

Throwing Sparks by Daniel Rouse of Piece and Press

detail of Throwing Sparks by Daniel Rouse

Rebel Amish by Adrianne Ove of little bluebell

detail of Rebel Amish by Adrianne Ove of little bluebell

Small Things That Have No Words by Amelia Terry

detail of Small Things That Have No Words by Amelia Terry

Gum Drops Lollipops by Claudia Comay

Gum Drops Lollipops by Claudia Comay

Midnight Dancer By Valerie Gibbins

Midnight Dancer By Valerie Gibbins

Lovebug by Maxi French & Cyn Coulouthros of xoxo Quilts

Lovebug by Maxi French & Cyn Coulouthros

Stitch Modern

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Plaid Portico

Stitch Modern. Love that title. Its the second annual exhibition of the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild. Beautiful quilts!

In case you are in the San Francisco Bay area, it is absolutely worth checking out in person. Through February 24th at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-3. Plus of course its open during Stitch Modern Special Events.

Too many photos to sort through for one post so this will be divided into 4 entries over the next week, so stay tuned…

Happiness by Stacey Sharman of Peppermint Pinwheels

Happiness by Stacey Sharman of Peppermint Pinwheels

Finding Your Way by Lauren Hungler of “I Want To Cut You”, quilted by Dawn Schwab

detail of Finding Your Way by Lauren Hungler of “I Want To Cut You”, quilted by Dawn Schwab

Cosmos by Kristen Takakuwa

Cosmos by Kristen Takakuwa

back side of Cosmos by Kristen Takakuwa

Linked In by Danielle Collins

detail of Linked In by Danielle Collins

Diamonds by Tara Faughnan

detail of Diamonds by Tara Faughnan

Garden Poiesis by Sharona Fishrup

Garden Poiesis by Sharona Fishrup

Untitled by Shannon Ward Storms

Untitled by Sharon Ward Storms

The Sew Steady table story

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Plaid Portico

Well, now that the boot is off my sewing foot, its all coming together as my Sew Steady insert for our home made sewing table arrived. And after Jack finished his workbench, (story on that below) this was his first project. Very cool, he cut out the insert, installed a shelf below to hold the sewing machine, and put it all together. We are psyched! Plus Daas’ dress form arrived this week. We’re ready to go!

Then there is the tale of Jack’s workbench. The workbench originally came from Jack’s Uncle Ed by way of a high school IA department liquidating its IA program (for those who never had the pleasure, schools used to offer Industrial Arts and Home Economics). Well, this workbench has been in storage for thirteen years, and after finally getting it here in the workshop (its heavy!) Jack became bothered by it not being level. Whether it was level thirteen years ago or not is a mystery, but he spent a massive amount of hours planing it and produced a massive amount of wood shavings doing it. Then he refinished it and voila! Can you see how beautiful it is!

Chevron Baby Quilt from Blackberry Quilts

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Plaid Portico

Stef from Blackberry Quilts has been working on a couple projects using Licorice Fizz. The first one, which I am in love with (like most everything else she does) is this chevron quilt, which I got to hold in my hot little hands this weekend. And check out her other patterns too–tons of baby quilts and simple patterns for beginners. And we are selling a kit for it on Etsy here.

Chevron Baby Quilt pattern by Blackberry Quilts using Licorice Fizz

Chevron Baby Quilt pattern by Blackberry Quilts using Licorice Fizz

Chevron Baby Quilt pattern by Blackberry Quilts using Licorice Fizz

Chevron Baby Quilt pattern by Blackberry Quilts using Licorice Fizz

Chevron Baby Quilt pattern by Blackberry Quilts using Licorice Fizz

Bleu Barn Studios and Summer Shores

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Plaid Portico

Bleu Barn Studios is at it again. Highlighted in the Feb 2013 issue of Quilter’s World magazine is Summer Shores, a breeze contemporary quilt design using Tokyo Rococo (aren’t I lucky!). I love this because its simple and light and modern and classic at the same time. I was able to see the quilt at Blue Barn Studios and photo it before it was sent in to the magazine. So here are some shots of the quilt plus a preview of the magazine. Yes, I take a million shots–its the only way to get a good feel for the quilt! AND a kit of the fabric for the pattern in the magazine is available at The Plaid Portico etsy shop by clicking here.

More projects coming up in the next few weeks, stay tuned!