Understanding Figure-Ground in Quilt Design: A Gestalt Theory Approach for Quilters
Learn how figure-ground works in quilt design using Gestalt theory. Improve contrast, depth, and composition in modern quilting through visual perception principles.
Modern Quilters Showcase 67
A new Modern Quilters showcase where I present you Frances Palgrave, Natalia Bahaine and Gaby Sartori
Enjoy their stories and amazing art.
How to Critique Quilts: A Guide to Art Critique for Quilters
Learn how to critique quilts using design principles. A structured art critique guide for quilters to analyze work respectfully and confidently.
Why We Need to Create: The Psychology, Science, and Meaning Behind Creative Practice
Why do we need to create? Discover the science behind creativity, quilting, color psychology, resilience, and why making art supports mental health and meaning.
The power of orange in quilting
Energize a composition, activate surrounding colors, and introduce emotional urgency. When used with intention, orange becomes a force of transformation
Modern Quilters Showcase 66
A new Modern Quilters showcase where I present you Holly cole, Annalisa Bollini, Erin E. Castellan and Daniela Witt
Enjoy their stories and amazing art.
From Sketch to Stitch: How Ideas Become Quilts
The path from sketch to stitch is not about control, but about building a structure that allows ideas to evolve.
Why Imperfection Is Essential to Creative Work
Why imperfection is essential to creative work—exploring how mistakes, process, and the human trace give art meaning and authenticity.
Fabric as Paint: Building a Color Palette for Quilting
Learn how to build a strong color palette for quilting by treating fabric like paint—using value, limitation, and emotion to create powerful compositions.