Posts by Cindy
Review of Naples Contemporary Craft Exhibit
My two pieces, “Intuition” and “Amber Harvest,” currently hanging in the Naples Contemporary Craft Exhibition in Naples, FL, were included in a review of the show in the April 20, 2011 Naples Daily News. Click here for the online version. I’m pleased to be one of 26 artists from around the country chosen to be…
Read MoreAcceptance into Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival – New Rainbow Pillow
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been accepted into the Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival to be held June 11-12, 2011 at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, MD. The hours are 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults. In addition to great art, there will be entertainment, food, wine-tasting…
Read MoreWhere Does Inspiration Come From?
I’ve had a wonderful week recharging my artistic batteries, but unfortunately have no new pictures because I accidentally broke my camera a few days ago! For me inspiration comes from many sources–something as simple as the bright colors of the salad I’m making for dinner, or the spring flowers and plants finally showing themselves. One…
Read More“Green Glass Bubbles” at Smithsonian Online Auction
In connection with the upcoming Smithsonian Craft Show this week, “Green Glass Bubbles” is available for sale through the Smithsonian Online Auction. To reach the auction page, visit www.SmithsonianCraftShow.org and click on “Online Auction” on the menu bar on the left. My work is included under the “Torpedo Factory” grouping. There’s lots of beautiful art…
Read MoreGreat Falls Studios Spring Art Festival April 9-10
I’ve quilted a couple of the pieces from my 30 art quilts for the month of March project, and I’ll have them on display at the Great Falls Studios Spring Art Festival this weekend, Saturday April 9 and Sunday April 10. The Festival will be held at the Village Green Day School on Walker Road…
Read MoreThoughts on March Project
First 10 Days of March Cindy Grisdela 2011 Well, it took me longer than I had planned to get back to my thoughts about my 30 days of quilt tops for the month of March project. I had quite a few things to get caught up on! I don’t think I realized, fortunately, what a…
Read More“Walk in the Park” is Day 30–the Project is Finished!
I did it! “Walk in the Park” is Day 30 of my 30 art quilts for the month of March project. When I started this project back on March 1, I must admit I wasn’t completely sure whether I’d be able to do it all in one month. Life got in the way and I…
Read More“Townhouses” is Day 29 – Almost Finished!
Well–it’s March 31 and “Townhouses” is the next to last top in my 30 art quilts for the month of March project! I have one more top to make today and then the project will be finished. I’m quite proud of this accomplishment! This piece went through several incarnations–I originally thought I would make separate…
Read More“Assorted Marbles” is Day 28
“Assorted Marbles” is Day 28 of my art quilt a day for the month of March project. I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the Marbles pieces hung together! There’s a great deal of unity in the simplicity of the designs and the strong colors–I think they work as a series best of the…
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