Honorable Mention Award!
I’m pleased that Salimugundi was accepted to the December 2020 exhibit at the Art League gallery, and won an Honorable Mention award! The exhibit will run from December 4, 2020 – January 3, 2021 at the Art League gallery located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA. It’s exciting that…
Take a Peek into my Virtual Show Booth
I’d like to invite you to take a peek into my virtual show booth! I’m participating in the Downtown Festival & Art Show this weekend–it’s normally held in my hometown of Gainesville, FL, but has gone virtual this year. I’ve had a booth at this show for the last five or six years and I…
September was a Whirlwind
I don’t know where September went! There were so many different things going on, I didn’t have time to sit down and write a post. On a professional level, the biggest news was turning in the manuscript and quilts for my next book! I’ve been hunkered down at my desk writing, and in the studio…
Fun with Pieced Backings
What do you put on the backs of your quilts? I’ve been quilting for a long time–over thirty years–and I’ve gone through a number of “phases” from traditional quilter to modern contemporary. So it makes sense that I have a lot of fabric, and not all of it is appropriate for the fronts of the…
Shelter At Home Design Wall
I hope you are all safe and well. I’ve been at home for the last four weeks, and even though I normally work at home, it feels off now. Because I’m a traveling teacher, it’s been quite a while since I was at home for such a long stretch at a time. I’m very grateful…
2020 Teaching Schedule
My schedule for lectures and workshops in 2020 is taking shape –it’s going to be a busy year. My classes are fun events–all about playing with color and shape–there’s no way to make a mistake in Improv! January 21-22 – Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit, Detroit, MI Lecture: Free Motion Quilting with Style Workshop: Focus…
Artful Improv Exhibit at Stitches United next week!
I shipped the quilts off today for my Artful Improv exhibit at the Stitches United knitting and sewing event in Atlanta next weekend! Nearly 20 of the quilts from my Artful Improv book, or made with techniques from the book, will be shown at the event, scheduled for May 30 – June 2, 2019 at…
Craft+Design Show In Richmond This Weekend
I’m pleased to be part of the Craft+Design show in Richmond, VA this weekend–Saturday, November 17 and Sunday November 18 at the Main Street Station. And I’m really excited this is the first time I’m able to show three of my new large scale pieces in my booth! I’m happy with how it turned out–lots…
Fall Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show
The Fall 2018 Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Show opened yesterday in Philadelphia and I’m excited to be part of it! It’s my first time doing the show and the square is transformed into a mobile art gallery for the weekend–ringed with tents filled with wonderful things to explore. Hours are 11-6 today, October 13, and…