This is our ten year old kitty, Kona in her box (which measures 8” x 11”). The box is smack dab in the center of our so called “great” room, on a small area rug. Despite the fact that she has cat beds on just about every piece of furniture in the house she has… Continue reading A Special Kitty Treat!
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Painting birds and butterflies
I’m working on a commissioned art quilt that is a little larger than anything I have made recently and it has many pastel colors which is a palette I don’t often use. I’m enjoying the process and the challenge! It was requested that the piece have monarch type butterflies and birds, specifically bluebirds. I am… Continue reading Painting birds and butterflies
Curious.com and more…
I’m excited to now be teaching online at Curious.com. I hope you will check out my videos there and look around, there is so much to learn! New videos coming soon! I’m working on a new dye technique – Here is a teaser but there’s more to come…
Doggy play day!
Sometimes it is good to just create something for fun – no rules and no deadlines! So I grabbed a greeting card my daughter designed years ago and used it to make a pattern for a little art quilt. Today I’ll post the first three steps and when it is finished I’ll post it again.… Continue reading Doggy play day!
The leaf feather
I discovered this leaf on my front walkway about a week ago. We had a heavy rain and the leaf was beaten so that it was not only broken but a part of it was sticking straight up. I thought it very much resembled a feather. So I took a photo and then I painted… Continue reading The leaf feather
A tease…
A detail of a new piece that will be in the next Member Challenge; Felting, at Visions Art Museum – Opening reception September 14, 5-7pm.
Coming to a close
It has been a pleasure to have artwork on exhibit at Visions Art Museum. The last day to see the Supporting Roles: Fiber and Photographs exhibition will be Sunday, August 25th, 2013. I’m pleased to say some of the pieces have sold. Thank you to the buyers. I’m happy to know my (and my son’s)… Continue reading Coming to a close
Doggy in the workplace
I spent last weekend with my sister and eight of our girl (I use the term loosely) cousins. One of them is a fantastic quilter and the mother of two adult sons and a Great Dane (her sixth). When she showed this photo to me I knew I had to post it. I always say… Continue reading Doggy in the workplace
Finally…
I’m finally sharing this little quilt. It was entered in a magazine contest but was not selected. Not too long ago I heard a successful wedding photographer say that “Photographs of the bride and groom wearing their wedding rings was passe, sooooo 1970s.” I understand what she is saying. I have seen rings staged in… Continue reading Finally…
Visions Art Museum
Last Friday evening my son, Cameron, and I attended the Open House at Visions Art Museum, Liberty Station. We had a wonderful time talking with visitors about art, fashion, and photography.I’m looking forward to the Opening Reception for this exhibition which includes our Supporting Roles: Fiber and Photography as well as Second Time Around: Fashion… Continue reading Visions Art Museum