Quilts and Art Quilts
2014 Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Show
The Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Show was held last weekend-this is my home guild. Our theme was “A Walk on the Wild Side” and it was a wild romp! Anita Marshall was our Decorations Chair and she definitely had a “wild” take on decorating! We hold our show in an aging community center and…
Read MoreOf mission statements, the internet and showing your art
I had a fascinating lunch time discussion during our most recent Regional SAQA meeting. A group of 5 artists were talking about happens when we make our art public. I was in the minority with my approach-I was also the least experienced artist in the group. I recognize that when I put my art up…
Read MoreLearning Something New
With more than just a bit of anxiety I made a Big Commitment-I signed up for Elizabeth Barton‘s year-long “Design Master Class” course. Elizabeth is a very accomplished artist/dyer and I have long admired her work. When she announced in December that she was offering an on-line design class with a very small class size,…
Read MoreMarkers-Don’t believe what you read!
Really, just because you read it here, don’t necessarily believe it! I recently read an important revelation about marking on quilts, on one of the most respected quilting blogs out there. Well, important if quilting is a big part of your world and something comes along that makes quilting easier. Marking a design on a…
Read MoreSAQA Anniversary Quilt
Studio Art Quilt Associates is celebrating its 25th anniversary-whoop! As part of that celebration, a call for entry went out for a 10″ x 7″ art quilt that showcases the artistic expression of the member. The 2014 Anniversary Trunk Show will premier at our conference in Washington, DC, and then travel all across the United…
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