By Angela Flicker on May 8, 2013
FREE Charley Harper PDF Quilt Pattern The only thing that would have made Jude’s Charley Harper quilt lovelier, is if I was able to have backed it in Birch’s new Charley Harper fabric. If you would like to read more about the stories behind these two quilts, you can follow these links: Jude’s Charley Harper Quilt, [...]
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By Angela Flicker on April 20, 2013
I made a modified herringbone quilt for my mother, for Christmas, from an original quilt design of mine. I didn’t really have a solidified plan when I sat down to start. As a result, I had lost of leftover scraps. Here are a few photos showing what I did with the scraps… Don’t throw those [...]
Posted in Creative Process, custom quilt, Handmade Gifts, Inspiration, Modern Quilt, Quilting, Repurposed, Sewing, Stash Bust |
By Angela Flicker on April 17, 2013
I am knee deep in piecing curves these days, as I am currently sewing custom quilts for three different clients, all made with bright colored curves. Each quilt design has its own unique feel though, and so while the piecing seems very repetitive and mundane, the overall outcome of each individual quilt will surely be [...]
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By Angela Flicker on April 9, 2013
I am very drawn to broken geometric quilt patterns these days. This was the idea behind this custom quilt design titled, Broken Trapezoids. I love the illusion of holes and an irregular border that the cream color fabric provides. Also, for the quilting, I picked a design with curves, to contrast the diamonds. All in [...]
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By Angela Flicker on July 17, 2012
Finally, my modern quilt for The Temporary Museum of Permanent Change and Craft Lake City’s gallery exhibit titled, “Celebration of the Hand” is finished and installed. I truly have had a love, hate relationship with this project. Let me explain. This piece was installed outside. Yes, you read that correctly. I just spent months making [...]
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By Angela Flicker on June 22, 2012
The Celebration of the Hand Kickstarter Video is up. You can view it here. A quilt is meant to be touched and used, not just looked at. That’s why I think my modern interactive quilt will be perfect for the “Celebration of the Hand Exhibit.” My piece is basically going to be an interactive, modern [...]
Posted in Creative Process, exhibit, Inspiration, Interactive Play Quilts, Published, Quilting | Tagged Celebration of the Hand, Kickstarter Video, Temporary Museum of Permenant Change |
By Angela Flicker on May 24, 2012
When it comes to making a house a home, handmade quilts in bedrooms are just lovely. I love how it really becomes the focal point of the room. I’ve been wanting to make a quilt for my master bedroom and I am finding these photos to be very inspirational. What do you think? Image Credit [...]
Posted in Making a House a Home, Quilting, Sewing |
By Angela Flicker on January 9, 2012
Exactly one month ago, Jude Harvey Eugene was born at 8:30 in the morning. The date was 11/11/11, my husband’s 30th birthday. I would like to mention that the birth was completely natural, not induced like many people assume. Ever since his arrival, my life has been a combination of euphoria and fatigue –just like [...]
Posted in Family, Handmade Gifts, machine applique, Making a House a Home, Moment, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized |
By Angela Flicker on October 21, 2011
The past four months of my pregnancy have been difficult. When I was pregnant with Monet, despite the morning sickness at the beginning, life went on as usual those last 5-6 months. Everyday I walked to and from work 3 miles, I was energetic, and ready to take on the world. I felt like a [...]
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By Angela Flicker on October 1, 2011
Three years ago, I truly enjoyed making a Charley Harper Applique Embroidery Quilt for my daughter Monet. It was my first quilt, and so I think it will always be my favorite, as this is when I discovered and feel in love with the process of quilting. (You can find the pattern for sale here.) [...]
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