Posts by Cindy
Fall Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show
The Fall 2018 Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show opened yesterday in Philadelphia and I’m excited to be part of it! It’s my first time doing the show and the square is transformed into a mobile art gallery for the weekend–ringed with tents filled with wonderful things to explore. Hours are 11-6 today, October 13, and…
Read More“Aquarius” – New Work in Process
I’ve been working hard the last couple of weeks to get some new large scale pieces finished for my next show–the Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair in Philadelphia. It’s October 12-14, but I’m teaching next week at the AQS show in Virginia Beach, so time is running out. I started out with the black and…
Read MoreFestival of Quilts in Birmingham
Last month I had the opportunity to visit the enormous Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England. My quilt Confetti was being exhibited as part of the Fine Art Quilt Masters exhibit during the Festival, and when two friends asked me if I’d like to go, I jumped at the chance. Here’s a roundup of my…
Read More“Painted Desert” on Exhibit in Annapolis, MD
I stopped by the Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery in Annapolis, MD today to see my “Painted Desert” art quilt hanging in the American Landscapes exhibit there. I always enjoy visiting this little gem when I’m in town and it was really exciting to see my work hanging there in an all-media exhibit! Although I’ve…
Read MoreWorking Large
In 2018, one of my goals was to work much larger than I have done in the past. It’s been a very interesting journey. Working large doesn’t just mean making bigger quilts–it also means adjusting my style and my method of design. In the past, I’ve started with a color plan, pulled out fabrics that…
Read MoreFall 2018 Teaching Schedule
I have some exciting teaching events happening this fall! First up is my popular Artful Improv class at Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria, VA on Saturday, September 29 from 10 AM – 4 PM. Join me to learn how to create original quilts without a pattern using easy improvisational techniques. Next I’m teaching at AQS Quiltweek…
Read MoreButterfly Wings On Exhibit at Torpedo Factory
My new quilt Butterfly Wings is on exhibit at the Fiberworks Studio14 Gallery at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA until September 3, 2018. And I’ll be there giving a demo on free motion stitching in the gallery this Saturday, July 21, from 1:30 – 2 PM. This is an appropriate demo, since the stitching…
Read More“Partly Sunny” is Going to Houston!
I’m thrilled to announce that my Partly Sunny quilt has been accepted as a finalist at the International Quilt Festival in Houston in November! The show will be November 8-11, 2018 at the George Brown Convention Center in Houston. I’m teaching three classes and giving two lectures at the show too, so it’s going to…
Read MoreTake a Class with Me at AQS-VA Beach!
I’m thrilled to be teaching at the American Quilters Society show in Virginia Beach, VA this October. The show will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St in Virginia Beach, October 3-6, 2018. General registration opens today, July 10, 2018, for workshops and lectures. You can see all my classes here.…
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