Off It Goes

In the state of  'disperse the wealth' I gave away a printed vest I'd made for the RIT fashion show this past winter. It looked perfect for her, and that it might see daylight more than in my workspace, was bonus. I still want to put together a "Printing for Wearables" class, someday someday.
 

Substitute Garden

I think that if my blossoms are deer attacked, I can use my own brand of AI (Artistic Insight) to make some of my own. And not have to fight the onslaught of predators on my natural landscape. I have printed blossoms! (part of my online fabric offerings).
 

Full Moon

 I should really highlight my entire patch of marvelous daylilies that were decimated by deer (I'll imagine it was a BUCK) but that would bring tears. Instead feast on these two prints using a soy wax screen. Think shirt, skirt, dress, or OK, a great frame for a kid's quilts. And the kid can be a grown-up. Happy full moon,

Choosing Companions

I'd a lovely chat with someone who wanted to purchase fabric on my website. A first for me! Made me think on how I pick companions. My rule of thumb is that they either slide together and are 'seamless' or distinct from each other so that no matter how I combine the cuts, the piecing shows. So, show or no.
 

Happy Flag

It's not that much of a jungle in my front yard, just good editing. I finished my lecture for the Festival of Quilts later this month (July 31st at 2 pm). And I wanted to include this shot to let them know I'm proudly flying the flag. It belongs to everyone, citizen or not, blue or red, giver or taker. Whoever is on this soil.
  

Festival of Quilts and a Room for 600

The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England, has me lecturing on Thursday, July 31st in the afternoon. Seems it's either the 60 seat auditorium, or the 300 seat auditorium. I'm to take on the 300 room. So, if you need a good laugh, or a chance to get off your feet, come see my lecture. Probably the cost of a cup of tea.
 

Admirer That I Am

It was decades ago that I saw Terry Mangat's work and I was bowled over. She's on the other side of the country, but a couple years ago, through Facebook, she offered anyone seeds from her black hollyhock. These have now reseeded and returned. What a link between fiber artists that brings joy. 
 

Give Me More

My screens and prints from teaching at Art Quilt Midwest returned today thanks to FedEx. Which gave me incentive to add new prints (to my website store) I'd taken to Missouri as examples of techniques we'd use in class. My next in-person class is at Art Quilt Tahoe in early November. There's two spots left!
 

Podcast on ME!

Here you go! I recently was interviewed by Brandy Maslowski who goes by "Quilter on Fire" in a just released episode. It's about an hour long, and we muse on all things contemporary quilts. You might enjoy listening as you do your 'thing'. Here is the link:      https://quilteronfire.com/podcast/

New England Quilt Museum

In last night's audience for my online lecture to the NYC Metro Modern Quilt Guild was Christine Janove who'd just seen my exhibition at the New England Quilt Museum. She was kind to send me this photo, and now you know what you'll find if you visit. A big room of big quilts! Thank you Christine!
 

Back Home

Tonight I had the privilege of speaking with the NY Metro Modern Quilt Guild on "Challenge". I landed home 2 AM, got some sleep, unpacked, got new food, did errands, and turned my attention to polishing up tonight's lecture. This is me cooling off under the sliver of the moon and my back deck. So happy!