Author Archives: teresashippy

Soon the stitching will begin on this Beetle Ragtop.  This 12 x 12 will be up for auction.  SAQA Benefit Auction 2015 starts September 18th.  A much larger ragtop is in the works that will debut via Mancuso Show Management Quiltfest.  CCR2 coming … Continue reading →

Thought it would be kinda cool to show the back of one of my rides.  Be sure to mark your calendar.  “Cool Classic Rides 2” will debut via www.quiltfest.com in 2016.  As usual big shout out’s going out to fabulous http://www.valdani.com;  … Continue reading →

Here is a snippet of what I’m working on.  Havin way to much fun!  Stay tuned.  Back to stitchin another very cool ride.   #lookout4ccr22016

I love the look of threads mixed with a painted texture.  The theme is My Inner Self Portrait.  Below is a partial detail shot.  All the works of art in this special exhibit measure 30 x 50.   My piece was based on a photo of my … Continue reading →

  Summertime fun!  I’ve been teaching these crazy fun tin tile workshops at my home here in Santa Ana for many years.  Thrilled to have this article in print once again.  Many thanks to Empty Easel and to Deborah Stanley!  Click on the link here to read the … Continue reading →

CCR1 closes in Florida.  If you are in the West Palm Beach, Florida area check out the World Quilt show.  January 8-10, 2015.  27 fiber art Cool Classic Rides will be on display.  I have had a ball attending many of the Quiltfest … Continue reading →

Thrilled  to share the cover of Sandra Siders new book 1000 Quilt Inspirations.  Lower right hand corner shows the VW bus.  “Magic Bus” was auctioned for SAQA.  A wonderful organization that promotes art quilts.   “Cool Classic Rides”  continues to roll on.  The … Continue reading →

What to do with amazing Valdani Threads, leftover snippets of fabric and those funky vintage men’s ties.  Design CCR2- Coming 2016!  http://www.quiltfest.com  Stay tuned!

A slight detour from my “Cars”- currently on exhibit at PIQF  Santa Clara, California.  It’s my 5th year at  Old Town Tustin Art Walk this Saturday October 18th, 10-4  downtown Tustin California. I love the art walk and it’s the only … Continue reading →

“Cool Classic Rides” Rollin into PIQF!  Hope you have a chance to see these very cool heavily stitched fiber art funky rides.  As usual, shout-out’s  to http://www.quiltfest.com, fabulous Deborah Stanley for curating this special exhibit and fantastic Valdani Threads, their threads are woven … Continue reading →