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TCA POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD: Harriet Tubman Quilt at the Reginald Lewis Museum, Baltimore, Maryland

tara — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:39:05 +0000

There is a long history of quilting in Maryland, from the Amish quilts of Southern Maryland to the spectacular Baltimore album quilts of the 1800s. I spotted a few quilts at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History a few weeks ago, among them was this quilt commemorating the inspiring life of the abolitionist Harriet Tubman, made in 2002. On a related note, for some unbelievably interesting reading, do a quick online [...]

CRAFTY LIT: Embroidered Penguin Novel Covers by Jillian Tamaki

tara — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:42:20 +0000

I just came across these incredible embroidered book covers by Canadian illustrator Jillian Tamaki thanks to a link on Broken Pencil’s website. Tamaki illustrated the acclaimed graphic novel Skim, written by her cousin Mariko Tamaki in 2008, and her practice as an artist spans comics, editorial illustrations and much more. She also has had collections of drawings published by Drawn and Quarterly and Conundrum Press.

Celebrate the summer season with a crafty class at the workroom.

- Father’s Day is approaching, so learn to make a Sewn Men’s Tie. You’ll be amazed at how simple this project is. We’ve also had lots of people take this class to make custom ties for wedding parties. What a wonderful way to customize a special day.

- Learn to build a classic quilt block in our Log Cabin workshop. This versatile block can be arranged in a surprising number of [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Spring Class Schedule at the workroom (March-May)

rosalyn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:18 +0000

the workroom‘s spring class calendar is filled with fun projects to inspire you.

Just in time for Easter, the workroom will be offering a Pysanky or Ukrainian Easter egg decorating workshop. Learn all about this traditional craft, while being guided through the process of designing your own pysanka egg. Students will also receive a tool kit to take home to make more pysanky on their own. This special class will be offered just twice before Easter weekend, space is limited.

Our brand new quilting class [...]

GET TOGETHER: The Modern Quilt Guild T.O.

jen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:19:41 +0000

I recently learnt about the Modern Quilt Guild concept from Karyn and felt that it would be of serious interest to loads of TCA readers. While traditional guilds can be fantastic for skill development and professional support, I have often heard complaints about high membership fees, feeling excluded by established members if your approach to the craft differs, and feelings of aesthetic alienation. From all appearances, it seems like the MQG concept seeks to offer an alternative for those quilting outside the lines.

That said, I was really happy to see on the Modern [...]

GET SCHOOLED: New winter classes @ the workroom

toronto craft alert — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:54:47 +0000

Due to the overwhelming response to our classes in the last couple weeks, we have updated the calendar with more sessions, now going though until March. the workroom’s newest updated calendar can be downloaded right here.

Our brand new class is the Button Down Vest. This class focuses on getting a nice tailored fit from a commercial pattern, clean lining a garment (no exposed seams!) and buttonholes.

Animal Softies returns for a weekend session that will have you designing your own pattern to create a creature from [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Upcoming Classes and Events at The Workroom (January-March)

rosalyn — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:59:12 +0000

There’s really nothing like the clean slate of the new year to try something you’ve never done before and inspire fun crafty projects. the workroom’s updated winter calendar can be downloaded right here.

If you’ve been curious about quilting or perhaps wanting to expand your quilting repetoire, it’s not too late to sign up for our new Intro to Hand Work class. Learn key techniques and skills to piece patchwork and quilt designs by hand. Working [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Quilt Workshop at the Textile Museum (November 21)

rosalyn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:53:10 +0000

Workshop: The Joy of Small Blocks with Kinch & Storms

Saturday November 21, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Jump in and experience the wonder of small blocks. Stitch up a “Strippy” sampler that includes several different block patterns. Learn about block sizing, assembly strategies, random piecing, fabric “shockers” and other ways to really play with your fabrics plus use up all those small scraps. You can stop at the sampler size, or learn how to keep going and create your own amazing full size quilt with [...]

GET SCHOOLED: Exploring Pattern Structures with Judith Tinkl Workshop (October 17)

rosalyn — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:23:14 +0000

Part of Kaleidoscope Quilts Exhibition at the Textiles Museum!

Workshop: Exploring Pattern Structures with Judith Tinkl
Saturday October 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Quilt makers have always reveled in exploring the language of pattern. In this workshop, play with design using coloured paper shapes, graph paper and the structures seen in the Kaleidoscope exhibition, and discover how understanding pattern can enhance your work.
Members $50, Non-members $65, Full-time students $40.
Advance registration is required, class size is limited.
To register, call 416-599-5321 x 2221.

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
55 Centre [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 6

nightjar books — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:29:08 +0000

It’s time for another edition of Intern Top Picks! Enjoy!!

Amy says:

(photography by Lane Collins)

1. Lizzie Thomas

Amazing Leah sent me this site – genius papercuts and foresty scenes.

2. Ana Serrano

Those stacked buildings are the most perfect thing I’ve ever seen.

3. sensitive

Another tumblr-blog of wonderful pictures, as well as quotes and lyrics and the occasional song.

4. Crafting Iceland

I’m going to [...]