We’ve Moved–Grand Opening Reception May 8!
The Artists’ Atelier, the studio space I share with nine other artists, has moved to a great new location! You’re invited to our grand opening reception this Friday, May 8, 2015, from 7-9 pm. Come help us celebrate and raise a glass to our new space. We’re really excited to share our art with you…
Great Weekend at the American Fine Craft Show in Hartford!
It turned out to be a great weekend at the American Fine Craft Show in Hartford, CT. Fourteen quilts found new homes, including “Ocean Waves” at left! Since it was the first year this show has been held, I didn’t really know what to expect. I was surprised and impressed with the beautiful show it…
New Work – “Jazzberry” – American Fine Craft Show in Hartford
I’m excited with this new piece finished last week! “Jazzberry” is part of a series I’ve been exploring using improvisational log cabin blocks combined with curved stripes. This is a new color combination–various reds, purples and blues, plus a little gray for contrast. It’s 24″ h x 12″ wide and mounted on an artist’s canvas…
Booth #8 at Arlington Arts Festival
It’s an early setup today at the Arlington Festival of the Arts! I’ll be in Booth #8 for the show, probably near the beginning. The show is located at N. Highland St. and Washington Blvd. in Arlington, VA, near the Clarendon Metro station. Hours are 10-5 today, April 18 and 10-5 Sunday, April 19. At…
Just over one week until the Arlington Festival of the Arts!
It’s just over a week until the Arlington Festival of the Arts, which will take place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 in Arlington, VA near the Clarendon Metro station. I’ve been busy in the studio creating new work for the show, including “Lemon Drop” at left. It still needs to be quilted and…
1000 Quilt Inspirations in the Mailbox Today
I was thrilled to receive a box in the mail today with my copy of 1000 Quilt Inspirations. Inspirations is certainly the right word for the book! Unlike many books like this, the quilt photos included are “details” only–there are only a few full sized images included. A detail image is usually a closeup shot–maybe…
Quilts on the Road
These days my quilts are traveling almost more than I am! Last week I sent off Jazz Rhythms to Southern Accents, an exhibit in Florida sponsored by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). The show will take place at the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Art – Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL from May 16 – August…
Adding the Texture
My latest newsletter features an article about how I add the texture to my contemporary art quilts, with several closeup shots of stitching in progress, like “Ocean Waves” at left. It also has my upcoming show schedule and other news. If you’d like to receive the newsletter in your inbox approximately every two months, you…
All Set at ACC Atlanta!
I’m all set for my third show in four weeks! The American Craft Council show in Atlanta starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend. The show is located at the Cobb Galleria Centre at 2 Galleria Parkway in Atlanta. Hours are 10-8 Friday, 10-6 Saturday, and 11-5 Sunday. I’m in Booth 1210 and I’d love…