The Studio

Alternative Stars

April 25, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

A couple of days ago we posted the Patriotic Table Runner that we have a workshop set up for on two Mondays in May. Here is the same pattern using different colors just so you can see that there are so many options available to make beautiful things once you learn the basics. Same basic pattern in a whole different color scheme….

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Pet Portraits

April 24, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

Pet Portrait Apr 23 The ladies from Animal Medical Center in Stephens City painted Pet Portraits yesterday. Terrific work!

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Patriotic Table Runner

April 23, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

Table Runner 5 After the last few Rag Quilt classes we were asked to have a “regular” quilting class. Of course, traditional quilting is more detailed than the simplicity of Rag Quilts but they are great fun to make and there are so many variations. This pieced quilted table runner is a good example of a beginning quilting project…and just in time for Memorial Day and the 4th of July! Click here to register for this two-part class on Monday, May 15th and 22nd.

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Skyline Drive Sunset

April 22, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

SNP 1st Overlook 1.jpg Sometimes a last minute drive up in the Shenandoah National Park produces some terrific painting ideas. This is one from late yesterday afternoon.

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It’s Finn!

April 21, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

On Monday I visited with friends at the Battlefield Equestrian Center (Sander’s Ranch) and met loads of beautiful animals. Of course, I took many reference photos because the kids in my art classes LOVE to paint animals. So at this week’s classes we painted Finn. What a handsome guy! Here are the paintings that the kids did along with my demo piece and more photos of Finn and Lucky.

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Twenty-three Years

April 20, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

Mama 2 Twenty-three years seems like forever. That’s how long it’s been since we lost my mom, Barbara Ann Chancey Walker. She was a wonderfully beautiful soul and I miss her every day.

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Pup Walk Applique

April 19, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

Yesterday I got to finish the “Pup Walk” applique and quilt piece that was started a few years ago. I love the way raw edge applique looks and wanted to give it a try along with free motion quilting. Plus I have a different machine with decorative stitches that I wanted to test. I let other things get in the way of sewing and needlework so I was glad to finally get back to it. There are several more projects that I’d like to try using this technique. Lots of possibilities.

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Applique & Free Motion

April 18, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

20170418_074822 We are working on improving our applique and free motion quilting skills. Loving it! Hoping to show you the finished piece tomorrow.

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Coin Quilts

April 17, 2017 by kellywalkerstudios

20170417_065713 After our last couple of Rag Quilt Classes we were asked by some participants to have some other quilting classes….simple ones for beginners. So one that we are working on preparing a couple of samples to get people started in piece quilting. One that is going to be scheduled soon is the Coin Quilt. There are many varieties of way to put these together. It’s simple but helps to learn quilting basics. Watch for it on the calendar soon.