Sneak Peak at New Work

Here’s a sneak peak at the new piece I’ve been working on as a commission for one of my collectors–it doesn’t even have a name yet. This will be another one in the series using a central improvisationally pieced block with a solid background and stripes, similar to Red Totem. I started with the lime…

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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…

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“Lake House” Donated to SAQA Auction

I finished “Lake House” just in time to donate to the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) annual online auction. The auction is a major fundraiser for the group, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting quilts as art. All of the donated quilts are posted on the SAQA website until the auction starts. There…

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Acceptance at Artfest – “Block Party” Unveiled

I’m excited to announce I’ve been accepted to the McLean Project for the Arts Artfest 2011! The event will be held on October 2 this year, from 10 AM – 5 PM at the McLean Central Park. It’s the fourth year I’ve been included in this show and it’s one of my favorites. You’ll be…

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“String of Marbles” Finished–from the March Project

“String of Marbles” is the second top finished from my March Project–30 quilt tops in one month. Read about the design process and inspiration at Day 17 I had a harder time choosing the background fabric for this one than I thought I would–the deep purple really sets off the bright yellow border, making the…

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“Skyscrapers” Finished–from the March Project

I finished the first three tops in my 30 quilts for the month of March project and took them to the framers a couple of weeks ago–they’re back now and I couldn’t wait to start sharing them! I decided not to quilt them in the order they were created for a variety of reasons, so…

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“Jazz Rhythms” Accepted at ArT-QuILT ExPERIENCE Exhibit

I’m thrilled to announce that “Jazz Rhythms” has been accepted into the ArT-QuILT ExPERIENCE exhibit at the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia, NY. The show will run from June 12-July 31, 2011. The opening reception will be held on June 12. More information is available at the website above. “Jazz Rhythms” is one…

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“Walk in the Park” is Day 30–the Project is Finished!

I did it! “Walk in the Park” is Day 30 of my 30 art quilts for the month of March project. When I started this project back on March 1, I must admit I wasn’t completely sure whether I’d be able to do it all in one month. Life got in the way and I…

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“Townhouses” is Day 29 – Almost Finished!

Well–it’s March 31 and “Townhouses” is the next to last top in my 30 art quilts for the month of March project! I have one more top to make today and then the project will be finished. I’m quite proud of this accomplishment! This piece went through several incarnations–I originally thought I would make separate…

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