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Four Quilt Designers' Sewing Studios

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors June 14, 2013
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Four Quilt Designers’ Sewing Studios
Get a sneak peek into the sewing rooms of quilt designers Jean Wells, Tonye Belinda Phillips, Valori Wells, and Betsy Rickles.
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Jean Wells’ Studio

Four Quilt Designers’ Sewing Studios

When Jean Wells and her husband were building their new, eco-friendly home in Sisters, Oregon, Jean wanted to create a simple space for her sewing studio.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Jean Wells’ Studio

Jean Wells’ Studio

Jean suggests that you take your time and look for ways to maximize your space when planning a sewing room.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Jean Wells’ Studio

Jean Wells’ Studio

Jean cuts all her fabrics into strips approximately 4-1/2 to 5 inches wide to begin her design process. She stores any extras in a box lid, sorted by color for future use.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Jean Wells’ Studio

Jean Wells’ Studio

Jean stores her in-progress projects on sheet pans on an aluminum baker's rack.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

A 500-square foot cabin built in the eastern foothills of Oregon's Cascade mountains serves as Tonye's sewing studio.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

Tonye suggests to find any kind of space and make it yours by adding artwork you love.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

An inspiration board hangs in Tonye's work area and displays samples, postcards, buttons, and a small basket wall hanging.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

Tonye Belinda Phillips’ Studio

Fabrics appliquéd on a bright background add pizzazz to Posey Pot wall hanging in Tonye's sewing studio.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori's studio is located above her two-car garage in Sisters, Oregon. She has room to partake in many of her creative endeavors, including quilting, painting, and developing photos.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori's studio is able to interact with her family because of the size and layout of her studio. Her daughters have room to play with fabric, stamp, paint, and play at their own art table.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori's daughters play with fabric scraps and help clean up by putting their scraps into the drawers.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori's favorite things hang from a long inspiration wall above the cutting area.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori Wells’ Studio

See the beginnings of a new quilt showcasing Valori's current favorite motif: birds. She plans placement and color for each block by laying fabrics out before sewing.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori Wells’ Studio

Valori is able to paint her fabric designs while overlooking Squaw Creek Canyon.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy Rickles's studio is located in the walk-out basement of her home in Portland, Oregon.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy suggests that you put your heart and personality into your sewing space.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy Rickles’ Studio

She stays organized by keeping in-progress blocks with notes in a decorative box.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy made a mini-quilt for her mom, an accomplished fisherwoman.

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy Rickles’ Studio

Betsy uses a collapsible hand-quilting frame that was inspired and adapted from those made by the Mennonite men for their wives. The frame was made by Wes McNeil, a local carpenter (541/280-6127).

  • Eleanor Burns: Quilt in a Day
  • Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs
  • Behind the Scenes with Modern Quilt Studio

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