Kestrel's Method for Framing Quilts

Sometimes we prefer to frame a quilt instead of attaching a hanging sleeve. When the situation calls for it, I use a method I developed years ago to frame my fabric pictures, but it works just as well for quilts. Here's one example of a quilt framed using…

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WoolFelt Batting

The batting I use in my quilts is not a traditional batting at all. Rather, it's a nonwoven felt made from a blend of wool and rayon. This material was recommended to me by a fellow art quilter, and since giving it a try, I've switched to using it for eve…

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Not Today Process

The chase is on! The Greater Roadrunner is after his next meal, chasing a Common Collared Lizard through a steampunk junkyard. The desert is a favored dumping ground for the detritus of progress, even in a fantasy world. A steam-powered industrial revolut…

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Judging is Subjective

Rejection letters are an inevitability all artists will face when trying to exhibit their work. As artists, the work we create is almost like an extension of our souls. Getting rejected from an exhibition can feel like the jury/organizers are rejecting us…

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Kestrel's Lights and Suspension System

I've been asked about the lights and suspension system I use in my studio, so I felt it's worth continuing the series of blog posts that itemize all the stuff I use in my workroom. The other blog posts in this series are: Computer and Sewing Machines Sew…

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