Getting Ready for Bend
It’s been a hectic few days getting ready to go to Bend, Oregon for the Art in the High Desert show this weekend! If you’re on Facebook, be sure and check out their page — just scroll down the photos to see the amazing work that will be shown there Friday – Sunday, August 23-25. I’m…
Progress on the Curtain Quilt; TAFA “Labors of Love” Calendar
I’ve made some progress on the piecing for my window quilt below. I had trouble getting much time in the studio this past week with one thing and another requiring attention–next week for sure! This is maybe a third of the size it will be when it’s finished–it’s lots of fun playing with the colors…
“Playing With Crayons” Published in “Quilt Scene” Magazine!
I’m delighted to announce that my wall quilt “Playing with Crayons” has been published in the International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene magazine by Interweave Press! I just received my copy of the magazine and it’s beautiful. My quilt is one of about 16 projects in the issue, which will be on the stands until the…
Back from Ann Arbor; New Pillows Added on Etsy
I’m back from the State Street Art Fair in Ann Arbor, MI and unpacked the tent, screens, shelving and–well, you get the idea! It’s always an experience doing a new show and this one was no exception. The streets of downtown Ann Arbor are almost completely taken up by artist tents right in the street–it’s…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I’m busily sewing away at things I can’t show yet, but I rummaged through my baskets and found these heart blocks that I made ages ago. They seemed perfect for the day. These are just blocks–they aren’t sewn together into anything. I made them from a pattern years ago when my boys were small and…
Some Days It All Comes Together . . .
I’ve been struggling with a creative block the last week or so. I had pieces I needed to get done for a retail shop that carries my work and a new commission to design, but nothing seemed to be working. The creative spark had gone into hiding–not a good thing! Thankfully, I woke up yesterday…