Author Archives: silvert@catskill.net

Disappearing hourglass eight ways!

Posted on February 2, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I took an EBHQ fabric marbling class on Monday. Above are three of the eighteen fabric pieces I dyed. I showed them at the East Bay Modern Quilters meeting on Tue. Stacey asked me what I was going to do with … Continue reading →

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Official hamsa class announcement!

Posted on January 25, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

Join Claire Sherman for a workshop on paper-cutting, fabric appliqué, and the folklore of hamsas. Sunday, April 23, 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA $36 Register at www.lehrhaus.org   A hamsa is … Continue reading →

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Disappearing hourglass quilt

Posted on January 15, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

This is what I’ve been working on. It’s four disappearing hourglass blocks, sewn together. I picked this version of disappearing hourglass because it makes my favorite eight pointed star in the middle. I’ll quilt it to emphasize the star. It … Continue reading →

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Disappearing pinwheel arrow!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

Here’s my latest disappearing block. I found it in this YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFyLNGMEHrg. First, I cut it into nine equal parts. Since it was 12.75″ each cut was 4.25″ wide. Then I rearranged the pieces and sewed it back together. I … Continue reading →

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First Chanukah quilt

Posted on January 6, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I’ve never made a Chanukah quilt, so this is my first. I started it on January 1, which was the last day of Chanukah. I used the same fabric as the previous quilt. Someone asked me if it was hand … Continue reading →

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New hamsa

Posted on December 18, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I made this one because my Tree of Life hamsa sold! The 12 x 12 show is still up at Bay Quilts http://Www.facebook.com/BayAreaQuilts/  until 12/28, but someone bought my hamsa, and now there’s a blank space where it used to be. … Continue reading →

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This month’s as yet nameless 12 x 12

Posted on December 6, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I’ve been working on a 12 x 12 for tomorrow. I made a 12 x 12 frame out of paper to help me visualize where the edges will be. I decided it needed a dark contrast in the triangular hole … Continue reading →

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A different UFO

Posted on December 2, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I’m working on another UFO from the same class as the previous UFO. I think it will be my 12 x 12 for this month. My quilting buddies gave me some good comments about whether or not the previous UFO … Continue reading →

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I need some advice

Posted on November 30, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I’m working on the same old UFO. I cut it apart, then sewed the pieces back together again. I thought I would sew it back into a circle, but now I’ve got spaces between each piece, that I think I will piece … Continue reading →

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You’re invited to my opening! 12/4/16

Posted on November 27, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

You’re invited to the opening of our show! I have eight small quilts hanging in it. Come say hi to me and 27 other alumnae of the “12 x 12 challenge.” The opening is 12/4/16 from 1-4 PM, 5327 Jacuzzi St. Richmond, … Continue reading →

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