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June 10, 2023
patchwork and circles from Karen Ann Ruane

patchwork and circles, extending surface design

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June 8, 2023
paper, fabric and paint chips from Karen Ann Ruane

paper, fabric and paint chips

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June 6, 2023
half paper, half fabric from Karen Ann Ruane

half paper, half fabric

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June 4, 2023
sticking and stitching from Karen Ann Ruane

sticking papers, stitching papers

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June 2, 2023
watercolour, embroidery and thread matching from Karen Ann Ruane

watercolour, embroidery and thread matching

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May 30, 2023
a different colour palette from Karen Ann Ruane

a different colour palette, embroidery, surface design

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May 27, 2023
developing ideas from Karen Ann Ruane

embroidery.....surface design

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May 23, 2023
Learn how to unleash your unique style with Checkered Elements from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Welcome back to the AGF Blog! Today, we dive into the art of fabric pairing in the world of textiles, where colors and textures come alive, and possibilities are endless. Discover how different fabrics complement one another, especially when blending various collections. This has become a wellspring of inspiration for sewists and quilters everywhere. 

Join me as we explore our Checkered Elements Blenders, which offer the perfect texture and pop of color. They are a classic yet trendy blender that can be used in countless ways! To inspire your creativity, I'd like to share three different ways you can ...

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process from Karen Ann Ruane

surface design, embroidery

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Frolic Mystery Quilt Finish! from Becca's Crazy Projects

It's been more than year since I quilted my version of Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt Frolic. I decided it was time to get it bound.
Applying binding to large quilts is a wrestling match. I attach the binding to the back of the quilt so I can machine finish it from the top. 
If you want to learn more about how I mark my binding for joining the ends, or other quilt binding tips, I have a page (linked on the sidebar) where you can find my machine finished binding tips
My way is not the only way ...

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May 21, 2023
surface design continued from Karen Ann Ruane

extending design sampling for embroidery

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May 19, 2023
ribbon from Karen Ann Ruane

embellished ribbon, surface design

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May 18, 2023
auditioning lace from Karen Ann Ruane

auditioning lace for an embroidered design sheet

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May 13, 2023
creating from Karen Ann Ruane

design sheets in progress, paint and stitch

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May 11, 2023
extending sampling from Karen Ann Ruane

colage and embroidery, surface design

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May 8, 2023
thinking of overlays from Karen Ann Ruane

lace cloth overlays for a design sheet

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May 5, 2023
slow progress from Karen Ann Ruane

collage and embroidery, surface design

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slow progress from Karen Ann Ruane

collage and embroidery, surface design

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May 1, 2023
collage and stitch 2 from Karen Ann Ruane

collage and embroidery, sampling, surface design

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April 29, 2023
exploring from Karen Ann Ruane

This piece has been in progress for almost a week. It's baby steps, the first dip of my toe into a plan to try something new. OK, there's pin pricking...

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