Studio Tour Was Fantastic!
The Great Falls Studios Studio Tour was fantastic this year! The weather was perfect and lots of people came out to celebrate art and creativity. Thanks to all who visited my studio–I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your kind words and positive support. As much as I love working in my studio and…
Studio Tour This Weekend!
It’s time! The Great Falls Studios 7th Annual Studio Tour is this weekend, Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 from 10 AM – 5 PM both days. It’s a free driving tour of the back roads of Great Falls to see 48 artists in the studios where they create. For more information and to…
“Red Totem” Unveiled
Red Totem is the second piece that received a “skinny email” from a major national show–see my earlier post for the other piece, Aztec Autumn. Although I’m disappointed that neither of these quilts were accepted, I’m pleased about having them to show at the Great Falls Studios Studio Tour this weekend! I’m very excited about…
“Playing with Crayons II” at Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
I created a smaller version of my Playing with Crayons quilt for the current show at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria. The show is titled “the Child Within” and it’s going to be up for another week. I don’t usually make different versions of the same piece, but Crayons…
“Aztec Autumn” Revealed
Well, I got a “skinny email” from the major show I entered this piece into–meaning it was not accepted, so now I can unwrap it and show it off! It’s called Aztec Autumn and I’m really happy with the way it turned out. I thought it had a chance of being accepted, but you can…
One Week Until the MPAartfest on Sunday Oct. 3
It’s just one week until the McLean Project for the Arts MPAartfest on Sunday, October 3. I’m busy getting everything sorted, tagged and ready to go! You can get more information and directions at the MPA website here. Notice the new hours this year–10:30 AM – 4:30 PM. At right is a new piece I…
“Playing with Colors” Accepted at Art Quilts XV: Needleplay
I’m thrilled to announce that Playing with Colors has been accepted at the Art Quilts XV: Needleplay exhibit at the Chandler Center for the Arts and Vision Gallery in Chandler, AZ. The exhibit runs from November 5, 2010 through January 15, 2011. This year 95 pieces were accepted from artists in the US and Canada…
Great Weekend at Annmarie Garden!
I had a great weekend at the 2010 Artsfest at Annmarie Garden in Solomons, MD.–the weather was gorgeous, my tent was in the shade and I met lots of wonderful people who love art! I’d never done this show before, and it was my first two-day outdoor event as well. It was very well organized…
Artsfest at Annmarie Garden This Weekend
The 2010 Artsfest at Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park in Solomons, MD is this weekend, Saturday September 18 and Sunday September 19. Hours are 10 AM – 5 PM both days and admission is $6. It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend! I’ll be in Tent 59 at the show and I’d love…