2025 CQA National Juried Show
Author Archives: Life in the Dog House
Charity Quilt
Just finished quilting this charity top made by members of the Edmonton and District Quilt Guild to give to Quilts of Valour.
2024 CQA National Juried Show
I just got the exciting news that all of my submissions to the 2024 Canadian Quilt Association National Juried show were accepted (juried in). The best news is that the show is in Edmonton this year so I will get to see them hanging at the show.
Handsome Gordon
This is one of my raw edge appliqué art quilts that I made as a gift. Gordon has the most amazing smile and when I saw this photo I knew that I wanted to make this. There are over 120,000 stitches in the thread work. I used Aurifil thread exclusively.
It was juried into the 2023 Emotions exhibition and publication and earned an Honourable Mention in 2023 Howl, Art of Dogs, International juried art exhibition.
Welcome Baby Tanner
I love this modern twist on a baby quilt for a boy. It was quilted use white glide thread and pantograph Malachite.
Ready for Christmas
I really admire the people who are so organized and planning ahead. In August, Darrell had already made these modern Christmas tree themed tops for her sons and their families. I quilted one with Malachite and one with Double Dutch.
Samantha’s Top
Just finished quilting this top for a new client. I love the colours. She chose Saffron Blossom and I think it adds beautiful dimension to her top. Thank you Samantha for allowing me to free motion quilt your top.
Scarlet Glory
Now that the 2023 CQA show is over I can share pictures of my quilts that were juried into the show. This is “Scarlet Glory” 35×23. It was inspired by a painting by Canadian Landscape artist Brigitte Gratton. I am so grateful that she generously allowed me to use her beautiful art as my muse. It was made with hand cut pieces of raw edge appliqué and extensive thread play.
I just found out that it has been juried the 2023 International Quilt & Fiber Festival in Washington.
Brodie
I apologize for not posting much lately. It just seems that there are not enough hours in the day.
Here is a recent finish. Although I’ve completed 4 textile portraits of my Bernese Mountain Dog I have never done one of my Golden Retriever. There are over 132,000 stitches and 18 different thread colours (primarily Aurifil) in the decorative free motion quilting.
Bevy of Birds
Another beautiful quilt made by Sandi. I used a neutral grey glide thread and E2E design Tickle Too
Dog House Quilting 