A La Carte

I was tasked with selecting two quilts to send to Allegre for the week I'll be there in April. Knowing I'll be traveling directly to Chicago afterwards, I thought this work "A La Carte" would speak to printing (Allegre) as well as Within the Frame's design's workshop (Northern Suburban Needlearts Guild).
 

Birthday Flowers

We've had a winter of show and getting fresh flowers for my birthday is always a treat, if for no other reason than we need that dose of spring-to-come-soon feeling. I topped the day with a jazz performance in a small theater setting. Good way to usher in the next year.
 

More On the Line

I spent another day in the design studio that I'd turned into a print studio. I experimented with a soy way screen that gave me an allover design. I'm hoping to use these for garments, although can't say just what, but washout will help determine.
 

What Is THAT

When I printed with my 'strong' turquoise, it was as dark as the mixing blue. The turquoise was the first layer, the blue the second. I got severe lightening being in a cool room, so it did not bind as it could in warmer temp. But this effect of the first layer blocking the second is gooey! You are seeing it washed.
 

I Was at QuiltCon, Sort Of

It's hard to miss social media flooding works from QuiltCon. I was surprised that I had a piece there, sort of. Sharron Sarchet purchased this piece from my website (above as it appeared) added  lovely quilting for a wholecloth quilt. I'm not sure I got credit as designer or co-maker, but was seen an admired.
 

Impromptu Critique

I love an impromptu discussion on the merits of a piece, which is what we're doing here with works done after class for a few tudio days before the studio is returned to a sewing/design space. I'll have some time next week to work on some larger scale pieces, but then need to return to design. 
 

Fashion Show

Tonight's fun was a fashion show organized by Gabby, an RIT student with a theme of Afro-punk at the University Gallery. The style was cool, glittery, edgy, and metallic. Kudos to the crew and support team. I enjoyed the look and the power it brought.
 

Leaves Even in Winter

I have great hope for this print, is has a varied background with defined leaves. Washing out is tomorrow in between getting taxes ready to go. So, the good with the dreary. 
 

Good Day, Nothing to Show

I printed in studio 301 today, the one that was set up for last week's printapalooza. And totally forgot to take photos. At home I landed, clicked on the fire, and did all I could to not fall asleep. How does time fly so fast? This is my only photo for the day. Promise tomorrow will be documented.
 

Trip Out but In Town

Half hour out of Rochester and it's country, rolling hills, little towns, sweet life. I spoke tonight to an artists group who were gearing for their April Exhibition. They were wonderful and kind, plus they found some of my jokes funny. That's worth the drive out! Thank you West Wayne Art Group.

 

Four Square

 

Prints through the wash let me know lots. Is this new motif strong? Are the colors holding, or are some wimping out? Which can I combine, and which will lend themselves to a minor role? And is there one that has text or letterforms? I'm eager to prints more. This is a set of four pieces.