2020 Teaching Schedule
My schedule for lectures and workshops in 2020 is taking shape –it’s going to be a busy year. My classes are fun events–all about playing with color and shape–there’s no way to make a mistake in Improv! January 21-22 – Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit, Detroit, MI Lecture: Free Motion Quilting with Style Workshop: Focus…
Getting Over a Creative Slump
I’ve been in a bit of a creative slump since I got back from Houston last November. And it’s a shame, because I had a break from traveling and had hoped to get quite a bit of work done. But life happened–there were the holidays, and family, and well–it didn’t get done. But I feel…
A Look Back at 2019
2019 was a big year for me. I gave lectures and taught classes all over the country, including my first international classes in Toronto in April; my Artful Improv book sold out of its first printing; I got work into several prestigious shows; and I signed a contract to teach at the National Quilting Museum…
Kaleidoscope Accepted for QuiltCon 2020!
I’m thrilled to announce that Kaleidoscope has been accepted for exhibit at QuiltCon 2020! I got the notification a little while ago, but life has been a little crazy recently and I realized I hadn’t made the announcement on the blog–better late than never! QuiltCon 2020 will be held at the Austin Convention Center in…
First Friday in Great Falls, VA Dec. 6
The artists of the Artists’ Atelier in Great Falls, VA cordially invite you to our First Friday Art Walk this Friday, December 6, 2019, from 6-8 PM. The Atelier is located at 756 Walker Road in the Village Center. Studiomate Jennifer Duncan and I have hung a coordinated show of mostly 12″ x 12″ works…
Whirlwind October Recap
I’m back from my whirlwind trips in October and resting for a few days before I go to Gainesville, Florida next week for the Downtown Art Festival. I spent the first week of the month at home, then flew to LA to lecture and teach at the Westside Quilters Guild. You can see my post…
Art Quilt Elements Acceptance!
I’m proud to announce that Confetti has been juried into Art Quilt Elements 2020! This is my first time in this top tier show and I’m beyond excited. The show opens with a reception on Sunday, March 29, 2020 from 3-5 PM and runs through May 2, 2020. There were 762 entries from 182 artists…
Whirlwind October
I’m just back from the first leg of my whirlwind of trips in October! I flew to Los Angeles last Thursday to visit the Westside Quilt Guild for an Artful Improv class and a lecture, then back to DC on a red-eye flight last night (Saturday). On Thursday afternoon, my hostess took me to the…
Alaska Quilting Cruise in 2021!
UPDATE: My Alaska cruise in 2021 has been cancelled due to Covid-19. Hopefully we’ll be able to reschedule at a later date. I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be teaching on a Quilting Cruise to Alaska in 2021! The dates are August 14-21, 2021. We’ll leave out of Seattle, WA and cruise up the Inside…