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  • Swapping ATCs

    Of course, the reason for making artist trading cards it to swap them!  And that’s just what I did with a talented group of SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) members  from south Florida. These are the nine cards I received. What a collection!  These women are pretty fearless.  They used a lot of surface design techniques, including…

  • Final Angel Ornaments

    Now that Christmas has passed and all my angel ornaments have found their homes I can show you the rest of them. First, a couple for friends.  Here’s Jo-Ann’s. And Susan’s. I used recent photos for the two above, but tried to find more vintage photos for the next ones.  On to my sisters-in-law. Jennifer And Lisa…

  • Hye Shin Exhibit

    I really enjoyed Hye Shin’s recent exhibit at the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, in Melbourne, FL.  It was called Light and Shadow, and it was very interesting.  Hye does a lot of weaving, but also makes very sculptural pieces and unique installations.  Her lobby installation was entitled Dandelion Wishes was  and it was my favorite of all…

  • Coastal Progress

    A lot has happened with my coastal piece since I last posted about it.  I’ve now added the bulk of the bottom/foreground section. At about this time I began to question how much I really needed to add on the right.  After some consideration, I ended up deleting the far right column.  This is the…

  • Washed Ashore

    While visiting our local zoo, we got to see an art exhibit called “Washed Ashore.”  It featured large animal sculptures made entirely from trash which was found on beaches.  The pieces were quilt large and very impressive. This puffin gives you an idea of the attention to detail that was used. Gatorade lids add texture to the…

  • $21 Later

    I’m not usually an impulse shopper, but every now and then and I get carried away.  Such was the case on a recent visit to thrift shop.  What should I find, but a huge collection of vintage paper doll books!  There were ones from every era, and even political ones, like the Reagans and Clintons….