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ANXIETY BEFORE STARTING A QUILT OR AN ARTWORK
Do you sit in your studio, faced with a new artwork and the insecurities start flowing in your mind. You’re asking yourself these...

Tilly de Harde
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Embracing Imperfections in Fibre Art
In the world of textile and fibre art, every thread, knot and imperfection has a story to tell. As I've been practicing this art for many...

Tilly de Harde
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Embracing Creativity During the Holidays
As we dive into the festive spirit of December, the to-do lists seem endless, with homes transforming into cozy wonderlands and the air...

Tilly de Harde
Dec 14, 20233 min read


How I Design My Art Quilts
FINDING INSPIRATION I find inspiration for my art quilts in the world around me. It is a very rewarding experience and I have learnt to...

Tilly de Harde
Nov 15, 20232 min read


How I stop myself from procrastinating
As a creative person, it can sometimes be challenging to overcome procrastination. I find it difficult to divide my brain-space between...

Tilly de Harde
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Procrastination: The Evil Habit
I want to talk a little about procrastination. This is something that I am really good at! I think it affects a lot of artists, quilters...

Tilly de Harde
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Just do it!
“I wish I could draw!” – overheard at The Art Room Parkhurst “I will never be able to quilt as well as you!” – compliment from a student...

Tilly de Harde
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Gratitude for New Beginnings
A new beginning! We must learn to live each day, each hour, yes, each minute as a new beginning, as a unique opportunity to make...

Tilly de Harde
Jul 28, 20233 min read


BEE EATER
FABRIC COLLAGE, THREAD PAINT AND INKTENSE PAINT During the summer months, I often hear the very familiar sound of bee eaters around my...

Tilly de Harde
Jun 27, 20232 min read


50 SHADES OF GREY PLUS ONE COLOUR
I find this time of the year very inspiring to create! My garden, a water-wise garden, starts to come into its own around May and June...

Tilly de Harde
May 23, 20232 min read


ZENTANGLE LEAF QUILT
It is autumn where I live and this season always inspires artists and quilters to create beautiful autumn quilts and artworks. I find...

Tilly de Harde
Apr 18, 20233 min read


CELEBRATION TIME!
I designed and created this work for the celebration of the thirtieth birthday celebration of the South African Quilters Guild in 2019.

Tilly de Harde
Oct 21, 20212 min read
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