Let’s Wrap Up December
Well–I had a plan for blog posts over the last couple of weeks. It didn’t happen. I got some kind of flu that lingered for nearly 10 days over the holidays, so it was all I could do to do the family things I needed to do. Fortunately I’m feeling a lot better now. So…
Breaking in a New Sewing Machine
I knew this day would come eventually. The sewing machine technician told me recently that the trusty Bernina 1080 that has served me so well for nearly twenty years is on its last legs. It stutters when I push it too hard with my free-motion stitching, among other things. I tried to gain a little…
Artist Inspiration Day in LA
We’re in LA this weekend to visit our son, and we spent most of yesterday at the LA County Museum of Art. I’d never been to this museum before, and it was eye-opening! We were lucky to get a docent led tour of the highlights of the eclectic museum collection–ranging from Assyrian wall reliefs to…
Studio Has Reached Critical Mess — Website Update
I’m back from a string of shows and my studio definitely needs some attention! I’m fortunate to have a nice view of the lake where we live from my home studio. But when I’m in the middle of getting ready for shows, I tend to pull out what I need and then not put it…
My Artist Profile Published on the Arts Business Institute Blog Today!
I’m excited to announce that my artist profile was published online at the Arts Business Institute blog today. You can read it here and leave a comment if you like. The Arts Business Institute blog is dedicated to helping artists and craftspeople hone their skills as small businesspeople to improve their success. It’s a wealth of…
Here Comes the Judge!
I was honored last week to be asked to judge the student art show at the Great Falls School of Art. What an awesome responsibility! Putting your work out in public to be viewed and judged is very scary, and I wanted to be as encouraging as possible to all those who entered, since I…
Adding Texture to A New Quilt
I’ve been working this week on a quilt for a project that has to be kept under wraps for right now, so it’s been difficult to find something to post about. I’m at the point now where I can share some of the texture I’m creating though. This piece is an abstracted landscape inspired by a…
Back to Back Shows – Downtown Art Festival This Weekend!
It’s been a busy week getting ready for back to back shows. Last weekend at the Washington Craft Show was a blast- -and several pieces found new homes, including Improvisations, far left, and Sunset Stroll, left. It’s always fun doing a show near my home–not only do I get to meet new people, but I also get…
Back from a Great Week in Ann Arbor
What a great week at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair! The weather was beautiful, I met a lot of interesting people, and eight of my wall quilts went to new homes, including Fantasy Garden at left. The new tent worked out just fine–it was easy to set up and take down, and it added…