I am sad to report that my dear friend and constant companion is no longer with us. George is now running free and chasing squirrels forever. Rest in Peace my buddy, pal, and faithful friend. I will miss your funny self and continue to walk in the woods with you. xxxooo.
I am getting ready for my “big” push this summer. I have lots of teaching engagements and in order to keep up with all the kits I am always dyeing. I dye a little everyday. I dye all my fabrics flat on platters. Then they dry overnight on racks. …
I loved the many animal quilts in the Houston quilt show this year.And in case you didn’t know, Pokey Bolton, new Chief Creative Officer at Quilts Inc. Houston, set up a booth inside the quilt show selling post cards for $20 made by quilters to raise money for the local pet shelter. I made one…
We have discovered the George is mostly deaf. This is sad news for our beloved friend.However on the bright side it doesn’t really seem to bother him. He lip reads.Old age sucks George has been my loyal companion for over 13 years. Sure he was the boys dog first. But the boy moved out.Erik looks so…
Georgie and I go for a walk everyday, rain or shine, unless I am traveling. Some of the benefits I get as an artist from my daily walks are - 1. It makes me stop and think. Regular stops are useful interruptions to creativity. 2. Inspiration ALWAYS arises when we are out. Refueling my creative…
I am home from Houston and so excited to be here. George and I went to the lake to walk in the RAIN! It was beautiful, refreshing and the colors in the landscape looked so crisp. We were in doggy heaven. I thought I would share with those of you who were not able to…
Yesterday I posted about my quilts of George. And Chay asked me if I had photos of the process. Well no I don’t. I made that quilt YEARS ago. But I can tell you sorta how I made the image and then the process of making the quilt. I opened a picture of George that…
As many of you know I am crazy in love with my dog. I just returned from teaching in Kalamazoo MI and the question came up again; are there any “George”quilts. And the answer is YES there are. As of right now there are three. My friend Judy Coates Perez made a small ornament quilt for me one…
George decided that Deb must be the winner because she realizes that there is more to being a dog then just laying around and keeping me company. There is the guarding, chasing and eating stuff too.So Deb if you will please email me your address George and I will mail off your thread ravels later…
Summer is the best time.
I just love this picture!! Yesterday while walking in the woods we happened upon a young couple in a very compromising position. I think I was more embarrased than they were. ohh Today I off to the Art Institute of Chicago with some SAQA buddies. I know I will be inspired!