Author Archives: teresashippy

Bobbin work using Valdani threads.  Thanks to Deborah Stanley who managed to keep a nice steady balance and flow with the camera! We had a ball!  

“Cool Classic Rides”  Cruisin into Quiltfest Savannah Georgia.  March 27-30, 2014. Many thanks to Mancuso Inc. Valdani Threads and to Deborah Stanley!

Rollin into The Quilt Fest of New Jersey- March 6-9, 2014- Somerset, New Jersey. Hope you have a chance to see this 27 piece “Cool Classic Rides” collection!  Thanks to Mancuso Inc. Valdani Threads and to Deborah Stanley.

  All 27 ” Cool Classic Rides” stitched heavily with Valdani threads.  First Mancuso show kicks off Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, February 27th-March 2, 2014 in Hampton, Virginia.  Send me a couple of photos if you plan to be there! Check out Mancuso dates/venues   … Continue reading →

Hope you have a chance to view the collection up close and personal!  The concept began in 2011. Cut-up quilts, leftover fabric painted pieces, men’s vintage ties and wool scraps define each car. All 27 cars have approx. 15-25 tiny pieces of fabric … Continue reading →

Its been a wild and crazy ride. Two years ago I started with my first cool ride, Mini Cooper. Even though the mini will not be touring with the others, it’s a cool ride, not a classic. Finally in the … Continue reading →

Faces can be challenging.  Every little detail along with shadows and highlights are so important, especially if  you want to capture the true essence of the individual your working on.  A loved one or a commissioned piece can be daunting.  To capture a simple … Continue reading →

Taking a bit of a detour from my “Cool Classic Rides”  to finish up a couple of special exhibits. “Delphinium fields” A 8 piece floral collection curated by Deborah Stanley will be in travel mode starting May 2013.  Thrilled to … Continue reading →

So many memories!  Love the classic car shows. Mom used to drive a pale green corvair way back in the day. Three of my fiber art cars are currently on display @ the Avantgarden Gallery  in downtown Santa Ana, Ca. The entire 27 piece collection … Continue reading →

Love to do faces! Happy to be part of a wonderful art group. The Serendipities current rotation trade theme is “face Value” My 12 x 12 , “Harmony” is free-motion thread stitched using Valdani Hand Dyed Variegated Threads. The background was stitched with a beautiful … Continue reading →