On the Cutting Floor

Good thing I left a draft on the design wall before I left for a 10 day east coast swing. A few hours in and this piece is snapping right along. Notice that illegal ruler? I use it to place the square in the frame of the surrounding fabric, measuring the cut to allow for reassembly. Need that perfect 1/2 inch to make it work. 
 

Swallowed Hole

I'm officially back from my months of travel. And the greeting from my front yard was overwhelmingly YELLOW. This very quick shot let you know I'm editing out the lawn that needs mowing, as I'm busy! Neglect of most all fronts takes remediation, the lawn will wait. But the list is getting shorter, at last. 
 

Disarrangement

 

Here's the full version of 'Disarrangement' that will be part of the SAQA NJ/NY exhibition at Rochester Contemporary that opens this Saturday. Close inspection (for those who know I love to hide squares,) will reveal a few squares that are let-in to the overall large print. Something that intrigues me to no end.
 

Apparent Contradictions

Rochester Contemporary Art Center hosts a SAQA NJ/NY exhibition that opens this Saturday evening. There is a panel discussion starting at 7 where I've been asked to participate. What pearls of wisdom I can muster after a full day of "Music on the Porch Day 2025" will be the spectacle to hear. Join us! 
 

New England's Gem of a Museum

I spent time with works new and old at Lowell's New England Quilt Museum. I was fascinated with the "Summer Collection" with regional quilt groups' work, as well as the the museum's collection. This scrappy historic quilt caught my eye when I thought I was looking at a print, not the batting. 

 

NEQM Lecture Today

Mid-morning I gave a talk where my work is on exhibit in the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Mass. A happy crowd was early and filled the room, we all had good laughs throughout the hour, and the questions were insightful, where I was sidetracked (and managed to get back on the road). Thanks NEQM!
 

Shirt Weather

A few days after summer's heat and it's still shirt weather. This is from the last show at the Textile Workshop and Museum by Will Stokes, Jr. pigment on cotton sateen, 1978. A long-time artist with the TWM, he passed recently. More https://www.phillytrib.com/obituaries/will-stokes-jr-celebrated-printmaker-and-figurative-artist-dies-at-69/article_0c0a2246-4140-57ef-8c7c-07221aecd193.html
 

One Collector's Collection

Staying with a friend in Philadelphia I was treated to a glimpse of her quilt collection. Most were made by her relatives, all were in perfect condition, and as a group were charming. I love collections, and seeing other's choices shows me a side of them I find interesting and broadening.
 

Leaves in the Heart of the City

                                        
Philly can grow stupendously large weeds, like this tree sized one. Google helped me identify it, but I've quickly forgotten its name. But I'll add it to my collection of photographed leaves. Love leaves! 

August 23 NEQM Lecture

 

Saturday is days away and I'll be at the New England Quilt Museum to give a lecture on my work, my inspiration, my methods, and why my solo show has the title "Unfolding Years." I'll try convey any part of the talk. I'm showing you 'Devil's Garden' here, just to tease you to  visit the NEQM and me!

Take a Philly Walk

 Hot, yes, damn hot. But the streets of Philadelphia offered a cool take on city architecture.  Not to mention a few lunch choices.