Another New Way to Display Art Quilts
Here’s another new way to display an art quilt–as a cover for a flat screen TV. I can’t take credit for this great idea. My client came up with it and commissioned me to make this piece with a special sleeve to go over his TV when it’s not in use. Why didn’t I think…
“Amber Harvest,” “Intuition” Accepted at Naples Contemporary Craft Show
I’m excited to announce that two of my quilts, Amber Harvest and Intuition, have been juried into the Naples Contemporary Craft Exhibition to be held at the Longstreth-Goldberg Art Gallery in Naples, Fl. The show will run from March 25- June 25, 2011, with an opening reception on March 25 from 6-10 PM. Click on…
“Jazz Rhythms” Accepted at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
I’m pleased that “Jazz Rhythms” has been juried into the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA. The show will run from February 24-27, 2011. I don’t enter many traditional quilt shows anymore for many reasons, but I have a soft spot for this show. It was the first quilt show I ever went to–many years…
Decisions, Decisions
I’ve had this piece in process on my design wall for more months than I care to think about. I can’t seem to find the inspiration to finish it. One problem is I’ve gotten more interested in exploring pieces made with solid fabrics, so this feels like I’m not moving forward. Another is this is…
Snow Day!
Our first snow day of the winter today. I grew up in Florida, so I really appreciate the down time that a snow day creates in my routine. It’s different this year, though, because both boys are away at college, so my husband and I had to shovel the long drive by ourselves! We went…
The First Quilt of 2011
This is my first quilt of 2011, created for the Studio Art Quilt Associates 2011-2012 traveling trunk show titled “This Is A Quilt!” These are small pieces–quiltlets really–that will be matted so that only an 8″x8″ opening shows. The trunk show will travel throughout the US over the next two years to showcase the work…
Find My Work At Chasen Galleries!
I’m pleased to announce that my work is now represented by Chasen Galleries in Richmond, VA. Chasen is a beautiful fine art gallery with a wide variety of art, from paintings to sculpture to glass, and now textile art! They have five of my pieces, including one of my favorite new works from 2010, Red…
My Portrait in 100 Faces Project
In the spirit of trying new things in 2011, yesterday I sat for my friend and fellow artist Jill Banks to paint my portrait. Jill is an amazingly talented, award winning painter who began a “100 Faces in 100 Days” project this week. You can read all about it on her blog. It was a…
Word for 2011 – Explore
Last year I picked “Expand” for my word for 2010. It may seem like a silly exercise, but for me it worked. I started on a brand new series of work, like Aztec Autumn at right, that I’m very excited about, I created a presence on Facebook, I got into several well-regarded national shows and…