Sunday, September 26, 2021

Workshop with Gloria Loughman

More often than not, quilt guild workshops are on weekdays and are not conducive to those of us not yet retired from our day jobs. But when the guild arranged a two-part workshop with Gloria Loughman on two weekends (9/11 and 9/18), I wasted no time and signed up for it.  


I bought the recommended pattern and downloaded the instructions. I watched the videos and read the downloaded pattern sheets. That was in July. 

Come September, I am buried deep in Island Batik October Challenge.  It has been rather all-consuming.

Improvisational Piecing

Iberian Lynx Silhouette


So when the Gloria Loughman workshop started at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, I joined on Zoom but continued working on the Iberian Lynx project (Island Batik October Challenge). 

The workshop was terrific. Gloria is an excellent teacher with lots of examples from her work. She would explain a few things and then give 30 minutes for sewing, while she was available to answer questions, give feedback and make suggestions.  

Me: I am so torn.
Paul: What's up?
Me: I really want to work on this "Light up your Landscape" project.
Paul: So why don't you?
Me: I am in the middle of something else.
Paul (looking at the class materials): With all those light and dark colors, it is neat. 
Me: That is exactly why I want to dive in. 
Paul: There are so many guns held at your head but the only hand holding them is yours.

He has a point. 

I focused the next few days (Sunday - Wednesday) on completing the top for the Iberian Lynx project (Island Batik October Challenge). Then I dropped it to make the Landscape quilt.  My hope was to have something done before the second part of the workshop on following Saturday, 9/18.


Tiles Cut

Arranging Tiles

Brick by Brick

Completed Sky

From Thursday through Saturday afternoon, I focused on the workshop project.  When it was time for Workshop - Part 2, I was fully focused. No distractions. 

Choosing foreground

I showed my progress to Gloria. She approved. I worked on the different elements of the landscape during the 30 minute sewing sessions.


Completed Sky Sewn!!!


Island Batik for foliage

By the end of the workshop, I was so far along that I had to finish it. 

I have named it Gul Mohar, because the yellow/orange blooms are like those of the Gul Mohar tree, common in India. 

Gul Mohar

Of course, some of you may want to get up close and personal. Here you go :-)






But truly, the effect of light appears best when viewed from a distance. 


I am loving it and I am so glad that I took the plunge. I highly recommend Gloria Loughman's workshop. She is an accomplished artist and a terrific teacher. 

Gul Mohar finished at 13" by 19", and became my Dreami (Drop everything and make it) for September. Sharing with Sandra's Linky Party and all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar. 



41 comments:

  1. WOW ! Your landscape piece is lovely !

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  2. That's amazing, Preeti! Is it just an optical illusion created by the fabric or is your background 3 dimensional? Beautiful finish!

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  3. Wow, Gaul Mohar is just breathtaking! I love the effect of sewing tiles over the background. And your fabric choices for each element (those leaves!) were inspired. And now you’ve got us looking forward to your October IB piece too!

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  4. Your landscape piece is gorgeous! I love the gradation of colors in the sky. Was that an ombre fabric you used? Your stacks of bricks all look like the same print.

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  5. Holy cow, stunning comes to mind! I am glad you stuck with it too as it is a true inspiration piece.

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  6. This is stunning, Preeti. No wonder you had to drop everything and get it done. I love it.

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  7. Great job! In case anyone wants to try it, Gloria's class is available as a download on her website.

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  8. Your choice (and gradation) of those background fabrics was genius. I can't tell what the pattern on the uncut fabric was, but those little darker motifs - in each shade - create so much movement and interest.

    You really made great use of it. I LOVE the final piece.

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  9. Oh! sew! Preeti! Both of them. I just signed up for her newsletter. I have several of her books.

    I can understand your dither. Be careful with a loaded pistol in each hand. ;}

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  10. Your landscape is so beautiful!
    But even more impactful for me today is Paul's insightful comment.
    I am doing that to myself too often and want to be kinder to myself... have my stitching be a "no pressure" zone!

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  11. Oh, Preeti! What a gorgeous quilt! So fun to see what you are creating!

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  12. OMG - it's stunning!! The tree just glows on that intricately pieced background. I'm nearly speechless.

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  13. WOW! What an awesome creation Tell me about that background fabric. Is it hand died with some embroidery added or is it a print? Your work is inspiring (even the cat for the IB project)

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  14. Your class quilt is spectacular, Preeti!! I'm looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the Lynx quilt. I'm sure it's going to be gorgeous, as well!

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  15. Lynx is beautiful and he landscape is stunning. No wonder you couldn't resist.

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  16. Your art piece is absolutely breathtaking! I am in awe that you created something so beautiful from bits of fabric. Yes, I quilt, but its nothing in comparison to what you just finished....

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  17. I am glad you found a way to work on your Dreami - especially since you didn't drop everything but stayed with the lynx for a bit and then were able to really enjoy this one :) You did great with your composition! love the landscape and that pop of orange foliage. xo

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  18. Love all your quilt patterns. They all look so artsy and would look good as a deco piece too.

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  19. Your quilt is beautiful! What a wonderful reminder of how inspiring it can be to learn a new technique with an excellent teacher, something I need to do more of. And I had never heard of “Dreami” - love it! (gladiquilts.net)

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  20. So beautiful. Really Preeti - this is a spectacular quilt. The light effect is amazing.

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  21. I am mesmerized. You certainly did light up your landscape. I can see that you used an ombré fabric, but does it also have a sheen, or is that an optical illusion from the gradations. Whatever it is, I can’t look away. I’m glad you gave yourself permission to drop the lynx and follow the squirrel. (Although the lynx is cool, too.)

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  22. So glad you gave in and followed the class and created Preeti, it is beautiful work of art. Love the sky.

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  23. Oh yes. It is beautiful. I am amazed at the trees — bark, knots and all. I decided they must be batiks. Very lovely.

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  24. What an intriguing background. Gloria's method of lecture and 30 minutes of sewing sounds like a great way to make progress and ensure you understand her class. Good for you for catching up so well.

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  25. I would absolutely love this! Signed up for Gloria's newsletter.

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  26. Your landscape project is totally amazing!

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  27. Fabulous! Love how the use of different shades make a great visual impact.

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  28. I’m not sure I can come up with a different superlative without consulting a Thesaurus! But whichever word I choose, it won’t quite be enough! Amazing! So Preeti !

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  29. That is absolutely gorgeous! Well done!

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  30. Preeti, this is absolutely beautiful! It took my breath away when I first viewed it. Congratulations on such a remarkable accomplishment.

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  31. Wow that is so cool ...I love it. The texture is fantastic!

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  32. How did I miss this one? It's gorgeous! Good for you for stretching your comfort zone!

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  33. Loving your landscape! And your background fabric works so well for this! So glad you dropped everything & joined in!

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  34. WOW!!!! This is gorgeous!!!! I'm glad you concentrated on it, amazing!

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  35. So pretty, Preeti! I enjoyed reading and seeing the whole process. I can see Paul's point--I do the same thing.

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  36. What a great workshop! I bet it was hard that first week. So glad you were able to catch up. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  37. Oh boy, You did a beautiful piece of art. I love your sky, and this gorgeous and delicate tree as well. You were right to drop everything and make it ;)
    Thank you for sharing, and linking up!

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