I’m very happy to say that another of my miniature landscape art quilts is in the Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt auction this month. Bidding goes through the 10th and there are many wonderful art quilts to bid on for this important cause. Go here to see the quilts and bid on them.
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A little time away from the studio…
It’s a “comfort food” kind of day so I made homemade soup and rolls!
New video – Sit back and enjoy!
Pieces from my Photograph on Fiber series. Many on exhibit at Mission Trails Regional Park now through Feb. 8, 2013.The fiber pieces may be hand painted whole cloths, patchwork or a combination of techniques. They may have added surface detailing, hand and/or machine stitching and quilting. Photographs are face mounted to acrylic and then mounted… Continue reading New video – Sit back and enjoy!
News from AAQI
This is going to be an important year for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative; 2013 will be their last year of fundraising for Alzheimer’s research. Visit their blog to learn more. I’m glad to have contributed to the AAQI, and will continue to support them to the end. I hope you will join me in… Continue reading News from AAQI
Natural World Inspirations
Thanks to all of you who attended the “Natural World Inspirations” opening reception at Mission Trails Regional Park on Sunday. It was so nice to visit with many of you! The show runs to February 8, 2013, so I hope you get a chance to see it. It is a beautiful time of year to… Continue reading Natural World Inspirations
Art Show January 12 – February 8
I’m excited that my art will be part of a solo/group exhibition at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego from January 12 through February 8. There will be a great variety of artwork from seven local artists. Here’s a peek at some of my art cards which will be available for purchase during the… Continue reading Art Show January 12 – February 8
Size, like value, is relative…
I’m (finally) finishing a lap quilt for The Alzheimer’s Study Quilt Project (thank you Jeffree Itrich). As you may know I work usually work small; miniatures have always been my favorite, and the artsier the better – No traditional patterns for me anymore (alas, never say never)! If you are a quilter who makes king… Continue reading Size, like value, is relative…
Gel print experiment
After creating a little art quilt for my niece I wondered if I could make a gel print from the quilting design. Here is what I came up with…
$75,000!
All I can say is WOW and a huge “Thank you!” to all who purchased AAQI Priority Quilts at the Houston show! And of course a huge appreciation hug to the volunteers, it wouldn’t have happened without you. AAQI Press Release (excerpt) – (Burton, MI) November 7, 2012: The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) raised… Continue reading $75,000!
Flour Paste Resist
I’m working on another Photograph on Fiber piece and needed a piece of fabric with a crackle finish. Here’s the very basic flour resist process I used to achieve the effect. First I painted a piece of Pima cotton the lovely color Citron. Next I brushed on a flour paste of one cup water to… Continue reading Flour Paste Resist