“Shades of Autumn” is Day 15
I’m halfway through! “Shades of Autumn” is Day 15 of my 30 quilt tops in March project. Aren’t these colors wonderful?! I’ve used this technique before, but I had a sudden inspiration as I was getting ready to sew the units together and added the curved interior borders. There’s a lot going on in this…
“Color Explorations” Solo Show at Maison du Vin
I put up my new solo show at Maison du Vin in Great Falls last week, called “Color Explorations.” It features 11 of my art quilts–doesn’t “Mirage” look great against the dark olive wall at left? I’m excited about this show because it gives viewers the opportunity to see my work in an environment more…
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…
“Amber Harvest” Awarded Juror’s Choice at Art Quilts Lowell!
I flew up to Boston on Thursday to meet my husband and son and to stop in at the Art Quilts Lowell 2010 exhibit in Lowell, MA. I was delighted to find out that Amber Harvest was awarded Juror’s Choice in the exhibit and Beach House has been sold! Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera…
Stretching My Comfort Zone
I’ve spent the last two days taking a class in machine quilting from Ann Fahl–an award-winning quilter from Wisconsin. I had seen her quilts at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival for the past few years and really admired them, so when she came to my area to teach a class, I signed up. Although I’m happy…
The Power of Sketching – New Work
I finished and delivered the commission piece I’ve been working on for the last couple of months–that’s a great feeling. On the list I belong to for members of Studio Art Quilt Associates there was a thread not long ago about the power of using a sketchbook to record ideas and thoughts for times when…
Thoughts on Snow Days
Snow Days are relatively new to me, since I grew up in Florida and never even saw snow until I was 18 and in college. But we’ve had quite a few this winter and since we’re snowed in from the monster storm that hit the DC area this weekend, I’ve been thinking about the idea.…
Good Intentions
Well, I had every good intention of getting back to work in the studio this week, but my kids are home and I haven’t been able to string enough minutes together to do anything productive. That’s OK, though. I feel very fortunate that my teenage boys still want to spend time with me every now…
Snow Day!
This isn’t a quilt, but I couldn’t resist sharing. We got two feet of snow yesterday and the wind sculpture in my back garden was covered in snow on every surface. It still rotated in the wind and was so beautiful I’ve been wondering all day how to make it into a quilt design! The…