From Command Central

 The view from my table where I do demos. We're about to take on tyvek to cut motifs into the sheets. It's fun, fast, surprising in all.

A Splendid View

Anchored at Art Quilt Tahoe, I'm in a week of constant awe of the view. As we print in one of the most spectacular buildings at this conference center, I have to remind myself to stop, look at this impressive view, and be thankful I can do what I do. 

Wish I Was There Part 2

As you know, I wasn't able to attend the opening of the Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Center, but my friend Bev sent these to show where my two works were placed and it good company. Top is 'Rite of Spring' to the right of the pic; 'Plants take a Holiday' lower pic at right. 
 

Wish I Was There

 It was a total travel day. And this is posting late because I'm off three hours from the east coast. Here's all of me for two weeks. The red is tape.

Perks of Outside Studio

I returned to rent studio space away from my home studio after about 40 years. My space is fairly quiet, but there are artists near; a little chat is always welcome and uplifting. I realized that as I spoke with Karen Sardasco, her apron seemed to be one of her paintings in draft form. Wonder if I'm seen the same?
 

Happy Holloween

Last weekend I went a burial ceremony. Funny how we deal with Halloween and the frivolity of death, ghouls, ghosts, spirits, transformations, and plain 'ol spookiness. Maybe it's the mindset of current events. Death is unchangeable; allegiants are not always absolute.
 

Lastest Upgrade

Finally finished these heavy muslin curtains. I was gifted them from a professional draper and modified them to fit here. I added a valence of beige canvas duck which is held to an I-beam with small magnets. It is a big help to control the direct sunlight on my design walls for this half of the year in low sun.
 

On the Wall

Nearly finished, just some major seams and a last look to see if that is the final 'answer' to this wall's givings. I've a little lecture to finish, an entry to finish, and some packing to do yet this week. But I know the studio will wait without complaint. Can't decide if I have Friday clear for First Friday at the studio. 
 

Of Course

I voted early, as I'll be at Art Quilt Tahoe for the vote day. Glad that we are able to vote every which way -- early, by mail, on the day. It should be this easy for everyone. I could have voted at the Susan B. Anthony museum, but it doesn't matter where, just that I did. I'll think about her a lot, as we should. 
 

Just Hanging Around

I made a trip over to the Little Theater Cafe where my work is hung with my friend Judy Gohringer's works. It'll be down Tuesday. It's wonderful to see work in different venues -- some are slick, some are dim, some a backdrop for life. I'll  pack three to travel to Art Quilt Tahoe, the rest will wait their turn.

 

Family Wedding

Laura loved "Family Wedding" when she first saw it in my studio. A year has passed since then and she sent me how the quilt was installed. I love it! It seems made for the space, even though it wasn't. And out the window the fall colors are fitting. Thank you, Laura.