Hello everyone,

I wanted to show some of my work. I hope you like them.

Those are great! My daughter loves frogs...did you design that one? They are wonderfully bright and cheerful. More, more!

Thank you. My guild had a fabric challenge and the green spotted fabric was it. Quite frantly I did not like the fabric at all. I draped it over my sofa hoping for inspiration. After a few days of looking at it, frogs came to mind. I found various pictures of frogs and worked it out. It was so much once it came together.

Those are all lovely. I love blues and greens together. The frog is cute. But wow! The dancers. I love that! Is that a pattern you can purchase or find online or did you design it? Barb C.

I think there all wonderful great work on them all.

Can't wait to see what you do next.

The dancers are on the piece by numbers website.
http://piecebynumber.com/pastbom/archbom.htm

I love all your work :-)

Thanks! That is a great site. Barb C

I don't think I can pick a favorite. I like them all. Thanks for sharing.

like a refreshing swim in a hidden lagoon. just beautiful. :P

I love your work. It all seems to be bright and cheerful.

Please don't make me pick a favorite. :!: They are too beautiful to pick a favorite. :-) What great work! I love the colors. Somehow, when others do beautiful, bright colors, I love it, but never pick them for myself! Great job! You are one talented lady!

Your quilts are beautiful.
I've been to the dancer's web site and I have to say I didn't really like the dancers. I've changed my mind after seeing yours. It's wonderful. I like the bright colors and the movement of the dancers. I had no idea that pattern would turn out so neat.
The frog is awesome. The color placement is great.
I'm with Vicki. Don't make me pick a favorite. Show us more!

bj, thas is what I love about batiks, the variance of color. You did a great job utilizing that green and pink in your large frog. Can't wait to see more of your work. :lol:

Bj, Those are all really beautiful!!! Very creative!!!

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It is so refreshing to be among talented and positive ladies. Here is a coat I made some you might have seen already and a baby quilt for a co-worker.

Very nice. You have lots of talent!

That is the sweetest little baby quilt. I love the fabric. Some I've not seen here on the northern Cal. coast. The label is great!

The jacket you've made is very, very elegant.

Can't wait to see what else you've created. Keep up the great work.

bj, I want that coat!!!! Unfortunately, it prolly wouldn't fit me. I'm sort of shaped like a weeble with legs. :lol:
Your work inspires us. Please keep posting. :D

Boo, You are too funny! I am sure you would look fabulous in it. You all inspire me! I initially join this board a few months ago but really did not participate. You know how work gets in the way of our creative life :mrgreen:! Work is still work, but I was determine to be part of the group and become an active member. I am so glad to share with you all.

It's funny, after I created the coat and wore it to my guild meeting, 4 ladies asked me do a private workshop for them and asked how much would I charge. This being my first workshop, I gave them a price thinking they would never go for it. To my surprise, they agreed. That's when I really I got nervous about it since I've only been quilting only 4 years and they've been quilting for many years. Well, I did the workshop and each of their jackets came out so well! They love them. Thank you for the positive feedback.

BJ from NYC.

Way to go!!!! We had a thread not long ago about how to value your work and to consider it art. I think you have just affirmed for us all that while we knew it was art, it was time to act like it too! Good job!

Tell more about the coat..is it a pattern? Do you cut up a quilt? It is just lovely

Yes it's a pattern. Basically you make your own fabric. You take a bunch of fat quarters and cut them into various sized lengths but keep the width measurement the same. You start making strips then add the strips together. Ultimately you make 3 big pieces. You machine quilt them then wash them. Are you tired yet reading this? It is alot of work! You use these 3 pieces to lay out the coat pattern on. Once you cut out all the pieces (sleeves, front, back, collar, etc.), you can then couch decorative yarns on top of each piece. Still not tired? Then you sew the coat together.

You can get the pattern here:

http://www.rag-merchant.com/proddetail.php?prod=RM076&PHPSESSID=302c3ad17bc418 1fcaaecd032f2e2881

Enjoy.

BJ/NYC

BJ,

I hereby declare you are no longer allowed to claim the status of "Beginner", "Newbie", or "Inexperienced". In addition, you are also banned from using such phrases as "I've ONLY been quilting for..." and "I have trouble with color...". You are being promoted, whether you like it or not, and are encouraged to join our BOtM. :lol:

You are very talented, and I'm so glad you allowed yourself to value your own work enough, as Vicki previously stated, to do the workshop. Great job!!

Rock on Girl!!! (I'm going to go practice... :shock: ) :lol: :lol:

Wow. I will take the promotion gladly :lol: Thank you so much for the encouragements. I will look at the BOM thread and will try to jump in. I think I'll be way behind but will do my best.

Thanks again.

bj, I can't believe it, I already have that pattern. You did such a great job with your color choices that I didn't even recognize it as the Noelle Jacket. Guess I better get busy this summer so I have a new coat by fall. :lol:

Excellent. I plan to do another one in browns with a little hint of gold and green. Keep me posted on your progress.

They are all gorgeous! Especially the dancers! Thanks for sharing...

The quilt a holic in California :D

i just love your work. i have never done an art quilt before, but you tempt me :D
i couldn't access the link you put up. are you sure it is still viable?

ok, ladies I tried to find the dancing people on the piecebynumber.com and the site is no longer available?? Anyone have the pattern they would like to share! It is such a fantastic quilt!

Thanks
Renae in California
I'm a quilt a holic.............. :P

These are great. I love the frogs.
Shelly

Sooo pretty!! You do beautiful work!! I really love the expression you put into your art!!! Thank you so much for sharing them...my 6 yr old asked if mommy could do one with the pretty ladies on it for her...I did a lot of ummmm ummmm ummmmming and said...maybe one day. See, now I have to aspire to great talent...wish me luck, much much luck!! LOL

Thank you for your kind words. I just checked. The website for the jacket is still good.

Try copying and pasting the link to your browser. Or go to
www.rag-merchant.com then search for the jacket.

Let me know if you are still having problems with it.

Barbara

I was just there the other day. Maybe they site is down for maintenance or something. Bummer. It's a really great site.

Wow, they are all beautiful! Love the colors and the variety of quilting techniques! :D :D :D

Here is another baby one I did for another co-worker.

I wish my granddaughter were one of your co-workers so she could have you make her a quilt! Our 1st great-grandbaby is due in March - since she does not live out east, guess I will have to try my best. But I'm afraid I am not any where close to your talents!!! Thanks for sharing.

A perfectly pink quilt and pillow! Those are both adorable! The little one is pretty cute, too! :D :D :D

Good morning,

I am sure you can make this quilt. It's just one big quilt block. The pattern was in the Quilter Maker magazine last year. I'll look to see if I still have the magazine. I can then send you what month and issue it was.