Tools and Techniques

Pelican Quilts is a blog for people who enjoy the creative process and want to see how something like a quilt evolves from a rough idea to a finished piece. It’s for lovers of quilts, craft, and those interested in the behind the scenes aspect of crafting, color, and form.

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LEARN

Photo heavy posts that teach basic techniques, and explore materials, tools, and case studies.

JOURNAL

Works in process posts from my studio show how I work through design questions, research, and color studies.

ESSAYS

Essays on craft as a way of thinking and working through questions I have about the world.

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Pelican Quilts Journal monthly post. I share directly from my studio with quilts in progress and visual studies to cultivate aesthetic literacy for everyday life.
Essays. Delve into thought-provoking essays on the poetry of quilting. You’ll find philosophical but approachable musings that celebrate the artistry and creativity of quilting.

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Behind the scenes posts. These are the least polished, most raw posts where I share works in progress.
Learn to Quilt. These posts offer tools, techniques, and case studies that explain how each quilt was made.
Natural Dyes. These posts offer recipes and research behind my natural dye practice.