Since the barn quilt I’ve been working on was a commissioned gift, I didn’t want to show the finished project until the recipient had received it. And now, she has. So, here’s the completed quilt, made for (drum roll please,) MY MOM! Click any image for a much larger/better view. It was commissioned by my […]
Although I love the colorul tropical flowers of Florida, it’s refreshing to see different blossoms in other parts of the country. On a recent trip to the mountains of North Carolina, I was greeted by flowers at every turn. Even the “weeds” by the fence posts were note worthy! A few favorites follow. Click any […]
Have you ever heard the country song, “Let’s Go to Luckenbach Texas?” While in Texas, we stumbled upon this interesting spot and stopped in for a brief visit. Although we expected a town, instead we found a little attraction of sorts. It’s set in a beautiful rural area, with sprawling oak trees. There are about […]
I really enjoy traveling to some place new, learning a little about it, and NOTICING all the interesting scenery and customs. Such was the case on a recent trip to San Antonio. One of the first things we noticed in this historic city was people wearing sashes loaded with pins. What was up with this, […]
This huge undulating piece was very interesting. It’s wall sized, with a lot of folds and wrinkles. Click any image for a larger view. It’s made out of…well, I’m not sure. Bottle tops? Something like that. I’m sorry that I didn’t record the artist. Chuck Close’s portrait, Lucas was also huge – and very compelling. […]
If you ever get a chance to visit this museum, you simply MUST! Even if you’re not a big art fan. It includes huge Egyptian buildings, vignettes of American furniture, sculptures, impressionist art by “the biggies,” unusual contemporary art, suits of armor, and much more. No wonder it’s the most visited attraction in the city! […]
My quilt, Lakeside Citrus, is currently on loan to the U.S. State Department and on display in the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Estonia. Pretty cool, huh? The State Department runs a program called “Art in Embassies,” through which artwork is placed in U.S. embassies around the world. An exhibit catalog is created for each […]
Although it was rainy in Charlotte, we were warm and dry inside during the Design Your Own Nature Quilt class. Since the emphasis was on learning about design, we spent most of the morning working on that. The students used the remaining three hours in the afternoon to quickly create their compositions. They got a lot […]
Do you know where I was when I took this picture? Click any image for a larger view. I was in Charlotte, NC, at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Don’t you love the mirrored sculpture out front? Especially when seen in front of the old church and “The Green” behind it. Charlotte has many wonderful […]
I sure really enjoy teaching, so it’s always fun to plan, prepare, and anticipate, when the next one is on the horizon. This week, I’m preparing for two. I’ll be teaching Sticky Fingers (Glued Collage)online, starting on the 24th. This glued fabric collage technique is VERY fast and easy! I love it! The class sample is […]
