Do you know about this site? TED. Judy Coates Perez first tuned me into it. It is a fabulous place to visit.Recently my sister-in-law sent me this link. I think it is so marvelous I want to share it with you too. Eric Whitacre a Virtual Choir.
Category Archives: art
Quilts in public places
I love to see quilts displayed in public places.I have a few of my works displayed in health centers. I like to think that is makes people happy to view them. Art made with fabric is often warm and inviting, as so many woman are.When I was in NC recently, my two hostess took me…
Sally Mavor
September Special on my website. With every order over $30 receive a free copy of my pattern Holiday Moments. One of the other exhibits that we saw at the Art Institute in Chicago recently was this very whimsical and charming children’s book illustration instillation.May 12 – October 28, 2012 Told and Retold: Picture Book Artists from Studio Goodwin…
Jenny Bowker
I meet Jenny Bowker many years ago while teaching in New Zealand. She is a fabulous quilter and lecturer and she was responsible for bringing the Stitch Like An Egyptian Exhibit to the US.I only saw her briefly at the quilt show but here are a few of her quilts that she brought along for…
The Egyptian Tent Makers
There was a wonderful exhibit at the AQS Grand Rapids quilt show. Stitch like an Egyptian.I only got to see it the very last day of the show. I am very bummed out that I waited so long.All of the pieces were for sale in the show and I know I would have bought at least…
Art Institute
I love going into Chicago and visiting my favorite place – The Art Institute. This past week Laura and I went into the city and visited with our friend Judy Coates Perez who will be leaving Chicago soon for CA. We will miss seeing her here in the Windy City, but we will always see her in…
A lesson I have learned as an artist.
I often have students say to me you are such an artist, and then they say “I can’t draw anything.” And my response to them is - I think we are all artist, looking for our voice. One of the things I have learned along the way is to -JUST DO IT Often we stop…
Surface Explorations Volume 1 eMag
Quilting Arts has a new venture. They are always coming up with new stuff. And here it is… Welcome to the premier issue of Surface Explorations! This eMag presents an interactive look at surface design and offers techniques such as screen-printing, dyeing fabrics, rusting, and more. New and well-known artists bring their tips, tricks, and…
National Quilt Museum
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah KY is a wonderful place. I enjoy visiting it every year when I go to the show. They make sure that each year they have many of the different show winners on display. They seem to show different ones each year. They also have several special exhibits in the…
How to be an ART Quilter in 7 easy steps
Ha – got ya. Step one – Find something that excites you. Working in a series is just repeating the same idea over and over again. Do you like trees, dogs, cats, houses, sunsets, round things, square things, triangle things. What ever it is start saving images of it. Take pictures or sketch’s of ideas…
A guide to color talk
Talky talky talky – words always come out of my mouth mangled. I wonder if I have a disconnect in my brain. BUT images stay there a long time. I try to connect an image with a word when I really need or want to remember it. Here are some of the words used for…
Fun and Games
I found a really fun and I think useful new website. When I say new I mean new to me. Go to Color Scheme Designer three and check it out. I had a ball just moving the little dots around inside the color wheel and looking at the color schemes change on the right side…