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I posted some time ago that I had been having fun with Gelli Arts gel printing plate. Well, I finally got around to adding another layer to some of the printed pieces. I’m not sure where they’ll go from here but I’m happy so far. I used painted Lutradur, home made foam stamps, a batik… Continue reading Fun Painting Days

This is a small whole cloth I made and submitted to The Whole 9 – Peace Project. A place where creative people can make a difference in the world.

I try to give to charity when and wherever I am able to, but first I always do my research to find out how the charity’s funds are actually being spent. One of the many reasons I am happy to support the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) is their transparency and honesty in showing where… Continue reading Giving

We recently had our back garden renovated and my fantastic contractor, knowing that I’m an artist and open to new ideas, suggested we add plant imprints to our patios. Here is a photo of one of the patios. The effect of the stain binding with the concrete but not with the leaf imprints creates a… Continue reading Mono Printed Patio

After being preoccupied with watching our backyard transformation for a few weeks, I’m now back full time in the studio and loving it! Here are a couple new fiber pieces (details only) that will be mounted beneath photographs taken by my son. These pieces will be exhibited for the first time in 2012 and 2013… Continue reading Studio Time Again

Beginning August 1st and running through August 10, 2012, visitors to the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative have the opportunity to bid on and possibly own one or more of the wonderful small quilts created and donated by generous and talented quilt makers. I’m honored to say my little quilt “Swell” has been selected and will… Continue reading August AAQI Auction

Every year I attempt to grow something edible in my garden, usually with limited success. This year my efforts have been a little more fruitful.

Often my art is inspired by nature but I discovered this dragonfly out in our waterfall (which was drying out for renovation) after I made my little dragonfly collage piece (previous post). It had recently emerged from it’s nymph shell. I think that hollow nymph is a little creepy. When there is water in the… Continue reading Neat but a little creepy

Started as the fabric to catch pole wrap (Shibori) drips then stamped, painted fusible web (gold acrylic), Gelli gel print plate, stenciled, painted, hand stitch work, and machine quilted.

I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I screwed up! For a number of years I was the registrar for a local non-profit quilt show, so I know the importance of carefully following entry instructions so as not to make more work for the Registrar. I have also registered several Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilts with AAQI (they… Continue reading Coming clean and happy endings