I’ve always wanted to buy a star fruit, but have resisted due to the price. Recently, however, I was given one (by a gym member who grows them.) I couldn’t wait to slice it open and see the beautiful pattern. And it did not disappoint me! Is that not gorgeous?!? I love it! This one […]
Using the appeal of art quilts, Virginia Spiegel has done a fantastic job raising funds for the American Cancer Society. In past years she’s asked artists to donate small quilts, which were later distributed online, in return for ACS pledges. This year, the project is “Tote Tuesdays” which will feature themed tote bags, each filled with a variety of small art […]
In an earlier post, I showed you how I collaged a little box. For the second box, I wanted to try something completely different. I decided to paint it in a process similar to the one used by Renee Decator. The basic idea is to texture the surface with molding paste, randomly apply opaque paint, and then apply transparent […]
I have a piece that’s in the too-ugly-to-see-the-light-of-day category. I finished it in 2003 and was pretty happy with it until I decided to make some “improvements.” My attempts backfired, resulting in the quilt’s current status. It’s been languishing in my closet ever since, waiting for more, uh, improvements. So, I got the idea to […]
After making good progress on my cosmo commission, (on live TV,) it was time to tweak some of the original flower petals and to add a few more. Click image for larger view. Because my original sketch included one or more white flowers, I did some experimenting with that. I liked these little spiky shapes […]
I’ve been working on a commission piece, featuring cosmos. I started with this computer sketch: Since this piece is only about a foot square, I was able to use a lot of my scraps. First, I used them to create the black background. Then, I tore fabrics to create rows of fuschia on the left. […]
Merry Christmas! May you have a fun and joyful one. Whatever your reason for celebrating, I hope you’ll remember it and allow it to color your thoughts and activities. I tried to downscale my “to do” list this year, and managed to succeed, for the most part. Still, I found myself scurrying around stressed on the […]
People ask me which of my quilts is my favorite. Gee, that’s a hard question! I’m not sure I have a favorite, but if I do, it changes. Someone once told me that your most recent piece is always your favorite. In my case, there’s a certain amount of truth to that, but not always. […]
Have you been to my website lately? If not, I think you’ll find many things of interest there. One of the most popular pages is a photo essay in which I explain my process. I use this piece, Ti Plants A-Glow-Glow as my example: It started with this photo, and I show my process from […]
I was very excited to learn that THREE of my quilts will be included in 500 Art Quilts, due in the spring. Published by Lark Books, it is described as “an inspiring collection of contemporary work.” My three pieces to be included are: See more details on these three quilts at the following links: Reconciliation, […]
