Expanded Studio Space!
I’ve expanded my studio space at the Artists Atelier in Great Falls, VA, so I have room to show some larger quilts, plus scarves and purses printed from high quality photos of my work, new pillows, and note cards, plus signed copies of both my books, Artful Improv and Adventures in Improv Quilts. The studio…
Solo Show Review
I received a nice review of my solo show FiberWorks at the AFA Gallery at Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA, plus some photos of the opening reception. It’s always interesting to me to hear how others receive my abstract work. Sometimes the imagery I intended to portray comes through, and sometimes the viewer takes…
New Solo Show in Alexandria, VA
I’m pleased to announce a new solo show at the art department gallery at the Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA. Called “FiberWorks,” the show will run through December 18, 2022 and features a selection of my large wall hangings, as well as smaller pieces mounted on painted black canvas. Hours are 8 AM…
European Patchwork Meeting was a Blast!
I’m back now from my amazing trip to Europe and my solo show at the European Patchwork Meeting (EPM) and getting my photos and thoughts organized to share with you. We spent three days in Paris before the show opened–my husband and me and one of our adult children. We had two birthdays to celebrate!…
Playing with Colors Virtual Lecture at MQG Sessions Oct. 16
I’m looking forward to giving my new Playing with Colors lecture at the virtual Sessions event hosted by the Modern Quilt Guild! The online event begins next week–October 13-16, 2022. My lecture is scheduled for Sunday, October 16 at 1:30 PM Central Time. I’ve updated the lecture for the Modern Quilt Guild, so if you’ve…
American Craft Council Pop Up Show Starts Today!
I’m pleased to be part of the American Craft Council’s (ACC) first pop up virtual marketplace. The show is online, open 24-7 from October 4 – 16, 2022. If you find something you love, you purchase it right online at the marketplace site, and the artist will ship it to you from their home studio.…
European Patchwork Meeting is Next Week!
It’s almost here! The European Patchwork Meeting quilt show opens next week on Thursday, September 15, 2022. I’ve been working feverishly to finish up some new pieces for my solo show there–piecing, quilting, sewing on facings, sleeves and labels. And getting them photographed, of course–documenting the work is important. Above are a few of the…
Summer 2022 Exhibits
July 2022 is a busy month for exhibits in the DC area for me! I’m pleased to have my Unfurling and Balance quilts hung at the Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery in Annapolis, MD as part of the Fiber Options: Material Explorations exhibit. This is a national exhibit that happens every two years. There…
Independent Study with Michael James
I recently returned from a 7 day independent study workshop with textile artist Michael James at the Quilt Surface Design Symposium (QSDS) in Columbus, Ohio. There were about 20 students in the class–everyone with a different plan for the week based on their own studio practice. It was fascinating seeing the work other students were…