by andrea | Nov 29, 2017 | Blog, Colour, Quilts
[GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED} Christa Watson’s debut fabric collection with Benartex, Modern Marks, is filled with saturated colours. These fabrics are useful for a bold punch of hues wherever needed. The abstract markings are also in strong colours, making for some...
by andrea | Nov 16, 2017 | Art, Blog, Canada, Pier 21
Data can become art when a layer of interpretation is added, like the colourfully arranged temperature quilts or Libs Elliott’s limited edition Canada 150 Absolut vodka bottle. Part of The Here & Elsewhere Bee was collecting qualitative data to tell...
by andrea | Oct 20, 2017 | Blog, Colour, Quilts
We often freeze in the face of limitless options – a new canvas, a blank page, a single vacation day, or a beautiful collection of RJR Cotton Supreme colour swatches. What will be the absolute best thing I can do with this opportunity? One could ponder...
by andrea | Oct 15, 2017 | Art, Blog, Canada, Colour, Pier 21
Georges Island is a tiny island in the Halifax harbour. At its summit is a fort. A small lighthouse faces the city of Halifax, giving a picturesque view for boardwalk pedestrians. This was the subject of my first Nocturne project, our annual city nighttime arts event....
by andrea | Oct 11, 2017 | Art, Blog, Colour, Quilts
In August, Curated Quilts put out a call for submissions for mini quilts with a loose theme of “Log Cabin,” using a very beautiful triadic colour palette. The colours are blush pink, mustard, coral, navy, and gray/beige. These five are amongst my top ten favourite...
by andrea | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, Colour, Quilts
I have been a faithful reader of Uppercase magazine for a few years now and I finish reading each issue having been injected with a large dose of inspiration. The smell of the ink and the weight of the paper also leave my heart feeling pretty happy. Editor Janine...