Shows
SAQA Conference 2017-International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska
I feel wounded-somehow I accidentally erased most of my photos from the SAQA Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska! I have 4 useless surviving photos to try to capture/remember the experience. It hurts. I consider going to SAQA Conferences an investment in my career as a fiber artist. I come away each time with a richer, deeper…
Read More2017 Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Show-The Big Quilt Room
On to the Big Quilt Room: Debi Henry, quilted by Brandi Rayburn, “Crazy Two Colored Pineapple”. Debi saw a photo of this quilt done on a cruise with Anita Grossman-Solomon and knew she had to make it. I love how graphic it is, beautifully pieced and gorgeous quilting. Chris Bender, quilted by Sandi Fong, “Leaves”.…
Read More2017 Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Show-Small Quilts, Wearables, Other
I get so excited about my local guild’s show-it’s always fabulous! Enjoy a peek at this year’s Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild show: Best of Show, Inger Blood: “A Taste of Tie”. Inger inherited her father-in-law’s silk ties which she deconstructed and pieced into these Log Cabin blocks. She designed the quilt in EQ7. Inger works…
Read MoreSelling a Quilt
I’ve got a short post today as I’m readying for a weekend engagement in Southern California. I recently sold a quilt that I didn’t really set out to sell. It is one of my best pieces and also one of my most edited pieces. I wonder if that is a coincidence… So here’s the piece.…
Read MoreCountry Crossroads Quilters Show-2016
I’d never been to the “Heart of the Valley” show of the Country Crossroads Quilters of Modesto. Theirs is a biennial show held in the Modesto Centre Plaza, a sprawling, well-lighted venue. The show was beautiful! The aisles were spacious and there were lots of chairs throughout the show with great views of the quilts…
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