Posts by Cindy
Back from Ann Arbor; New Pillows Added on Etsy
I’m back from the State Street Art Fair in Ann Arbor, MI and unpacked the tent, screens, shelving and–well, you get the idea! It’s always an experience doing a new show and this one was no exception. The streets of downtown Ann Arbor are almost completely taken up by artist tents right in the street–it’s…
Read MoreAnn Arbor Fair Begins Wednesday, July 18
I’m packing up to go to the State Street Area Art Fair in Ann Arbor, MI, which starts this Wednesday, July 18. There is always so much to do to get ready for a show–besides getting the work created! I’ve been making lists upon lists–but I think it’s all ready to go now. There was…
Read MoreAcceptance at Downtown Art Festival October 13-14
I’m excited to announce I’ve been accepted at the Downtown Art Festival in October in Gainesville, FL. This is the town where I grew up, so it’s really going to be fun, I think. This show is recognized as one of the top art festivals in the country, so I was a little uncertain about…
Read More“Improvisations in Color” Show at Great Falls Library
I’m pleased to announce my “Improvisations in Color” solo show is up in the main conference room at the Great Falls library. The show runs through June 30, 2012 and includes 25 recent wall hangings. Using improvisational techniques, I created abstract designs for this work using only solid colors–no patterns. The solid colors mean that…
Read More“Rhythms” Donated to 2012 SAQA Auction
I finished Rhythms last week just in time to donate it to the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) 2012 Benefit Auction. The auction begins for the first section on September 10, 2012 at 2 PM. Usually there are about three sections in the auction–I won’t know until later in the summer which section my quilt…
Read MoreSomething old, something new
This quilt is quite different from my usual work, but there’s a reason for that. I’m participating in a challenge with a group of other quilters. For each round, the organizer gives each person a vintage block and the challenge is to create something new out of the old piece. The challenge is called “The…
Read MoreAcceptance at Ann Arbor State Street Area Art Fair 2012
I’m happy to report I’ve been accepted at the 2012 State Street Area Art Fair in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event will be held July 18-21–more information is available on the website at http://www.a2statestreetartfair.com/ The State Street Area Fair is one of four art fairs that take place that same July weekend in Ann Arbor,…
Read MoreI’m Published!
I just received my copy of Modern Patchwork magazine, a special publication from Interweave Press, which includes my “Wonky Stripe Pillow” as one of the projects! If you click here, you can see the magazine–be sure to click on “Table of Contents” to see the wonderful picture of my pillow being hugged by a little…
Read MoreCraftboston Spring Show Update
Craftboston Spring 2012 Cindy Grisdela What a great show in Boston! At right is a shot of my booth, #255, at the Craftboston Spring Show, taken on my camera phone. I’m amazed at the quality of work at this show and excited to be a part of it. I arrived in Boston on Wednesday afternoon…
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