Posts by Jenny
Hot Fun at the California State Fair
I love the Ca State Fair! It’s soooo cheesy and hot and fun. Each year it intrigues me in a different way. One thing I like about it is that it attracts a diverse group of attendees, seems to me like a good representation of California and its diversity. And you can’t attend the fair…
Read MoreI juried into Houston!
So, my piece “Prairie Conversation” juried into the World of Beauty show at Houston-yippeee! Ah, but there is an interesting story behind all of that-read on. “Prairie Conversation” was inspired by a quick photo I took while visiting my hometown in north central Illinois, in farm country. The wind is eternal there and I love…
Read MoreChicago: BERNINA Univ, Meis van der Rohe and Naperville
I ended my Spring/Early Summer calendar on a high note, visiting Chicago for BERNINA University followed by a visit with my friend Catherine Redford. I had the best time! This was my first time to attend BERNINA U. Typically this event is for dealers-only but this year Ambassadors were invited, as BERNINA was celebrating its…
Read MoreReno-Teaching and hiking
Before I left for my Chicago trip to BERNINA University, I taught my last guild workshop until August and I went out with a bang! The North/South Quilters are an activity group, part of the Newcomers Club of Reno. Reno is a 2 hr drive so I was able to pack my car with everything…
Read MoreOff to BERNINA U!
This will be a short post as I am running behind in getting ready to leave for BERNINA U in Chicago. I’ll be there from Wed, June 26-Mon July 1. I’m taking a little extra time to spend with Catherine Redford and we are sure to get in a little bit of trouble! BERNINA U…
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