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New Year, New Inspirations – Alma Thomas

February 19, 2021February 17, 2021Leave a comment

This week’s artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series is Alma Thomas. This week we’ll tell you a bit about this amazing artist, then next week we’ll have a project for you inspired by her work. © Michael Fischer, 1976; Courtesy of National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC About Alma Thomas … Continue reading New Year, New Inspirations – Alma Thomas

New Year, New Inspiration – Barbara Hepworth

January 8, 2021January 7, 20212 Comments

The first artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series (read last week’s post for more information) is Barbara Hepworth. This week we’ll share a bit about this amazing artist, and next week we’ll have a project for you inspired by her work. Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) is widely recognised as one of the most important … Continue reading New Year, New Inspiration – Barbara Hepworth

New Year – New Inspiration

January 1, 2021December 31, 20202 Comments

Happy New Year! Do you make New Year's Resolutions? Many quilters and crafters do, but so often it's about finishing UFOs, or using up stash before buying more fabric, or keeping our sewing spaces tidy. Necessary (perhaps) but not the most exciting. And after 2020 we think we all need something to look forward to. … Continue reading New Year – New Inspiration

6th Day of Christmas. Valériane Leblond

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020Leave a comment

Valériane is a French/Quebecker illustrator who has been living in Wales for a long time. She paints delicate artworks, often on wood, of scenes inspired by the Welsh landscape and weather; and many of her paintings feature detailed renderings of traditional quilts. I first came across her work in the Welsh Quilts Museum, which sold … Continue reading 6th Day of Christmas. Valériane Leblond

4th day of Christmas – read, watch, make!

December 16, 2020December 15, 2020Leave a comment

Today I'm sharing three things which have inspired me recently - something to read, something to watch and something to make. So whether you've got 10 minutes, an hour, or a whole day free, hopefully there's something here to inspire you too. Something to read If you have ten minutes this is a fun read … Continue reading 4th day of Christmas – read, watch, make!

Black History Month: Latifah Saafir

October 4, 2020October 15, 2020Leave a comment

I was lucky enough to attend a lecture by Latifah Saafir at QuiltCon (the Modern Quilt Guild's annual quilt and show conference) in 2018 and have been following her work on social media ever since. During Black History Month we are showcasing the work of amazing black quilters and artists here on the Youngish Quilter … Continue reading Black History Month: Latifah Saafir

Youngish Quilters Sew-along: How’s it going part 4

September 4, 2020September 3, 2020Leave a comment

Hi - it's Sarah H here. I have very, very, nearly finished my quilt from the sew-along. I have about half the binding to sew down - and I might go back and do a bit more quilting - but I am so nearly there. I really enjoyed the sew-along - it encouraged me to … Continue reading Youngish Quilters Sew-along: How’s it going part 4

Festival of Quilts Virtual Competition

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020Leave a comment

Even though the Festival of Quilts cannot go ahead this year, the competitions can! Take part in an exciting virtual competition, the theme for the Young Quilter/Embroiderer category is ‘Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Rethink’. Judging will take place remotely from photographs. The age categories are 5-9, 10–13 and 14–18 yrs. 1st Prize in each age group … Continue reading Festival of Quilts Virtual Competition

Youngish Quilters 2020 Sew-along – Making the flying geese block

May 26, 2020May 25, 2020Leave a comment

Hello again! The weeks are really flying and by now you should have accumulated a stack of amazing quilt blocks. I keep laying mine out on the floor to see what they look like together. I have to say, I’m really loving the way it looks right now and it’s been lovely seeing everyone’s blocks … Continue reading Youngish Quilters 2020 Sew-along – Making the flying geese block

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-Along – Making the Friendship Star

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Leave a comment

Hi everyone! So we are already on our second block of the week and I for one am really enjoying the challenge so far. The friendship star is one of my favourite blocks so I couldn’t wait to get started. I kept to my cheery springtime theme and selected a bold yellow fabric and flower … Continue reading Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-Along – Making the Friendship Star

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Happy Frida Friday! 🌵How much do you know about Frida Kahlo? Visit our blog to learn about her life and how it influenced her paintings. Next week we’ll have a Frida inspired project for you to try at home 🎨
Quick, fun and colourful - your next project is a postcard inspired by Alma Thomas’ paintings! Make two, one to keep and one to post to a friend to spread the joyous nature of her work! Happy weekend all 💙💚💛🧡
The next artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series is Alma Thomas, best known for her colourful abstract paintings such as The Eclipse pictured here. Read all about her on our blog 🎨
A project for the weekend, and the next instalment of our New a year New Inspirations series. Hide from the cold outside by making this gorgeous badge!
The next artist in our New Year New Inspirations series is Irem Yazici. Head over to our blog to read all about the fabulous embroidery artist, and stay tuned for a project inspired by her work!
We have a real treat for you this weekend!! Kelly Puissegur’s work is the inspiration for the next project in our series. Embrace your inner child and have fun! 😀 Link in the bio
The second artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series is Kelly Puissegur. Her vibrant and amusing work aims to ‘document the massive hilarity in everyday life’. Read the full article on our blog, link in the bio 🦓 🐅
We’re excited to share the first project from our New Year, New Inspiration series! This week it’s all about portholes, inspired by Hepworth’s pierced sculptures. Check out the blog for full instructions - enjoy! 😄
The first artist in our New Year, New Inspiration series is Barbara Hepworth. This week we’ll share a bit about this amazing artist, and next week we’ll have a project for you inspired by her work. Full story on our blog 🎨
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