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Kathleen Connors
- Torrington, CT
- United States
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Replied Mar 18
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Hand Embroidery
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Quilter's Anonymous
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I'll check out the video-thanks. My machine sits on top of an old desk, tho I'd love a built-in machine. At least my sewing machine has a slightly larger "table" surface around the throat plate on which to put my fabric. Anyway, I may have someone c…
I used to say that I was five feet, and maybe I really was at one time! But I'm definitely shorter at age 60. I think you will especially like having the pedal raised up. You might buy an adjustable chair for the sewing machine, but you can't put it…
This is a very good question. My daughter works for a large company that has an Ergonomics Dept; she was supplied with the proper chair, low stool for her feet, etc., everything to make it easier to work at a desk and computer. We should do the same…
Profile Information
- What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
- Primarily quilting and quilt design: I make traditional and contemporary quilts, usually with hand appliqué and hand quilting, though I have begun to experiment with machine applique and quilting.
I've become interested in a patchwork style called "liberated patchwork" or "wonky", free pieced patchwork, based on the techniques of Gwen Marston.
I've tried my hand at fabric painting and plan to do more with this, to practice combining colors and the application of the paints to the fabric.
I particularly like to design and hand stitch small abstract landscapes which I mat and frame.
Many of the pieces that I've made are gifts for my family, at their request; they get to choose the applique pattern and the colors, and I get tremendous pleasure from giving these wall quilts to them.
Kathleen (villagequilter@gmail.com)
- Where did you learn your textle skills?
- First in high school when it was called Home Economics and then by reading and practicing. I've found many online tutorials from talented and generous quilters and sewers.
- Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
- Other interests include volunteering at a local library and reading. I live in Torrington, Connecticut, USA.
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Comment Wall (36 comments)
- At 3:26pm on November 18, 2009,
PattyD said… - "Ya know, blank selvages could be written upon, " she said optimistically. Purely for artistic effect and maybe poetic or humorously. hmmmmmm.
- At 7:54pm on November 17, 2009,
Beth Lea said… - Thanks so much for that information Kathleen. I had no idea it was known as 'liberated patchwork'.
Your work is terrific!
beth
- At 9:37am on November 13, 2009,
Jane said… - Hi Kathleen, thanks for the comment on my page, glad you like the work.
jane
- At 9:40am on November 12, 2009,
PattyD said…
- Well! I have been to the selvage blog and I am backing away slowly so it doesn't eat my brain! I sort of get the idea that selvages are approached like string quilting, which I tried once. I think I get along better with just plain old threads LOL! I have quilted on the church quilts and everyone finds it hilarious that I can't quilt straight, but my curves are lovely. Who knew?
- At 12:40pm on November 10, 2009,
Judy B said… - Kathleen,
Lovely to see you around again! Love the name banner, and great to see you haven't been idle.
- At 11:30am on November 10, 2009,
Averyclaire said… - Hi Kathleen, thanks for stopping by. I too love working wool ornaments. I think you would enjoy doing a crazy quilt block to practice stitches....it's a great way to do it and you can have a block to use as a pillow top or something. I love my blocks. DH and I have been doing well. He just finished his chemo and will be checked mid-November. He may need a once a month chemo for the next year. I still have the tumor but no more were found and for now they still think it is benign. Trying very hard to be back to my stitching and quilting. For now, amities, Averyclaire
- At 4:49am on November 10, 2009,
Dawn Goldsmith said… - Thank you Kathleen. I'm so glad you enjoyed Subversive Stitchers. I so love to see what all is being done in the world of fabric art and quilts, and I really love to share the experience with others, so that's pretty much how Subversive Stitchers came about. I hope you'll visit often!
Dawn
- At 8:15pm on May 10, 2009,
bridget the fidget said… - Hi Kathleen
Thanks for your response! I have had a quick look at your photos and think we might have interests in common! I will have to post some pictures of my work to demonstrate why. Also some photos taken last weekend during a long cycle ride in the south downs. (wild flowers, robin) But no time now as preg daughter and s-in-law coming for lunch, we are delivering a cooker to an older daugher, s-in-law and gchildren later and there is a church band rehearsal before that. (However we are skipping church this morning in order to free up time.) So more later, or in a day or two. thanks again for making me feel one of the gang
Bridget
- At 10:27am on April 21, 2009,
diane james said… - Kathleen, no, I have not used fabric paints very much. Other than just stenciling and stamping. I did use a color wash to create a couple of pieces of butterscotch fabrics, but that's all. I have read (I can't remember ~where~ but you can dilute the paints with water and do a nice colorwash. I just looked for the article, but didn't see it in my mag stash. Must go through those and whittle them down some time!
- At 1:51pm on April 11, 2009,
Cindy Harwood said… - Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for your comments! I hope to have some new pieces to blog about soon and I will be sure to mention them on the Quilter's WIP discussion.
Cindy H in Indiana
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