This is a Q &
A series to get to know our members.
Today, Nichole Tiernan talks to us about her experience as a
quilter.
I’m originally
from upstate New York. (As in, all the
way upstate, St. Lawrence County, on the Canadian border). I moved to New York City area 5 years ago,
and I work at The New York Botanical Garden.
I have been in the guild for, I guess about 2 years now? Time flies when
you’re having fun!
Have you
always been crafty? What other things do
you make?
I definitely prefer quilting, but I also knit on occasion,
and have gotten snagged into sewing the occasional Halloween costume. I come from a crafty family and so I have
delved into woodworking, glassblowing.
A: I had a kitchen table that had been replaced and was
waiting for garbage day. I started
sewing on it in the meantime and it never left.
I don’t have much time to sew so when the occasion arises it’s nice to
have all of my stuff out and ready to go.
What’s
your favorite quilting tool?
My sewing
machine. I am horrible at hand
stitching.
What type
of fabrics do you use most often?
I used to
be able to say batiks, but have gotten into a solid “rut” (see trees
above). I’m always trying to expand my
horizons though, and my fabric stash is growing, slowly but surely.
Who or
what inspires you most in quilting?
My
grandmother. She makes amazing quilts,
and just made this for me (sorry for the blurry photo):
What are
you working on now?
Half Square Triangles that I realized too late that I cut
waaaay too small.
Do you
have a blog, flickr, pinterest, or other place on the web you’d like to share?
I’m on pinterest and have a nice ‘design wall’ of quilt
ideas! http://pinterest.com/nmtiernan/sew-what/
(My grandmother and I)
Thanks Nichole!
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nice to see all those wonderful creations and learn more about you!
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