Auction Winner

Judy outbid the crowd that thought my work was the one. She's kind to value it, and knows how I print this as we were together in a class at QSDS a few years ago. I know it will be appreciated, as I appreciate knowing it's off to its forever home. Thank you Judy!
 

Printing Under Influence

One person's print influences another's work. You can't help but watch how layers are placed, decisions are made, and finishing details are chosen. It's a great group of people, and we're making a lot of workable prints at QSDS.
 

In the Thick of It

By Wednesday one can't tell the experienced printers from the novices. In fact, I can't even remember. Some of the exercises are repeated from other classes, but they always yield such different results. I wish you could see the 'drying room' where there are about 80 yards of prints full of energy.
 

Lineup of the Squares

QSDS has a faculty show every year. Mine are ganged up and seem to get a lot of attention. At least many have mentioned them to me. Which means a lot, so I know that they tune in to my style of piecing and using my prints in compositions. 
 

Explosion of Day One

Many of the folks in this QSDS class are proficient in technique and composition. Doesn't stop them from having the experience of others working close by. We are all influencers in this regard, watching pieces develop in real time. Why being amongst the print club is a good thing.
 

Stuffing Time

I can fit my silkscreens in half of this case. and tools and fabric in the other. Since I'm driving to QSDS, I can load until it gives in. The cases help as they have wheels. A plus. I've got three cases to fit.

 

Record of Where I Left Off

Before I stripped the studio for my guest, I took a progress photo to remember that these are the start of the next work. I never hesitate to make note of what's on the wall, as it time stamps the process, translates the composition in a small scale, and let's me take the 'sketch' with me should I need a reference.
 

Give Away

I'll be out of my studio for a few weeks, even though I'll be around town for a bit of that. A friend was offered my first 'residency' to entice her to tryout some processes she's been keen on. I couldn't see the studio unused, so this is a good solution. Today I cleared my work and stored it. Clean slate!
 

A Kind of Iris

 Whether Japanese or Siberian,  these iris are perfect. And I'm happy to see these before I leave. They won't wait for me, but there will be something else when I return.

Full Moon

These weeds will always be present. Tonight as I sought a fill moon substitute, available light made them look  better than they represent -- a takeover in the iris bed. Happy full moon May!
 

The Fabric Waits for You

This yard lay soda-soaked, printed, and ready for finishing, for a long time, almost two years. The effort to reduce the unfinished pile paid off, and it can now be called done. My trust that the soda-ashed fabric will wait, the colors getting neither darker nor lighter, proved right.

Stacking Them Up

I've been ironing, a chore I love, and making a stack of my printed fabric for sale at QSDS. My hope is that some will grab them for the sewing and design class on the second week there (as well as in August on Cape Cod) to use in the class. I frequently have some who want to do that, and I'm happy to help.

A Day for Song

Today was a day to gather and remember a friend who passed away. As part of the musical community, Niki was a strong and steadfast soul that showed how to persevere, always without complaint. We sang songs, shared stories, and devoured the cake I brought. 
 

Silk on the Road

What makes it easy to let go of these silk scarves? Mostly because I own a zillion already. These will go with me to QSDS for the vendor night. Always fun, a bit frantic, and fabulous works from the people who are in classes or there teaching. 
 

Over Packed

Dyes and Chemicals are in for QSDS and a class at Hudson Valley Art Workshops. Unfortunately, the Hudson Valley was cancelled due to low enrollment. So, the dyes will be used for another workshop. I'm so sorry for those who had everything ready from fabric to airfare. Let's hope for future dates.

Printing Scarves

When I head off to QSDS at the end of this month I'll be bringing printed silk scarves with me. I'm printing the table here using thickened dyes that I've drawn into. My wallpaper brush has the right amount of pressure to smooth over the image. I'll have fabric, too. Look for me on vendor night. Open to all.
 

On a Friend's Door

My studio is in a renovated shoe factory with people making all matter of things. On one sewer's door was this, which hits right on the nail. 

 

Size Matters

On looking at the prospectus for entering Quilt National 2025 I noted that there is a size limit of 100 inches in either width or height. This is 105 inches, so out of the running. I've been shy of entering exhibitions that have a size limitation, and here we are again. Do they do this for other media? 

 

At the Shop

I finally got 'round to adding more printed yards to my web site store. Thank you to all who heard my talk on Joe Cunningham's lecture series Saturday. I'm guessing that's why there was a flutter of yards leaving the store and heading off to new places to be used wonderfully. Now there's more; above is a selection. 
 

Mother's Treat

Tonight I treated myself (as a Mother's day extravagance) to a concert of Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb. I've been a fan of Lovett for years, but am new to Lisa Loeb. Well worth the 40 minute drive to the lovely Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY. And a nice chance to hear seasoned musicians. 
 

Left Out of the Talk

The start of the printed "collection" is this dress I made for my daughter's wedding, and in today's talk (#47 of Joe Cunningham's series) is the one I meant to show.  I could choose between a song or a toast. I love a good  challenge. The song? "It Had to Be You."

 

Getting the Stage Set

Saturday morning I'll be a guest on Joe Cunningham's Quilt Freedom Workshop. Here's the studio wall piled with about 7 quilts to start. The tallest leads, and it's also the bridge from represtationmal to the abstract works I'm doing now. I always have fun, you would too. View anytime, here is the link for tickets:

https://events.humanitix.com/quilt-freedom-workshop-47-quilt-supergroup

 

Blowing Off Steam

My grandmother duties are almost done, and we did out best to run around as much as possible. Well, one of us ran. The other savored that ability and reminisced. Which was a fine activity as well. I'll be back home and ready for my date with Joe Cunningham and his virtual Quilt Freedom workshop Saturday.
 

Found Objects

On the streets of Baltimore today I found so many shapes, and I've collected these for my class Printing Under the Influence at QSDS this May. I've many more, and I'll print them out for reference when I get to the image part of the printing. I know I can translate this in several techniques. 
 

Three Down, One to Go

I've brought these three 2 x 2 pieces with me on my grandmother visit, so naps, and in between times I can get the facings and sleeves sewn down. Since I was reticent to use straight pins, I folded, ironed, and then basted the facings. It wasn't difficult to remove basting, and it left no worry about loose pins.
 

Friday Coverlettes

 This will be my SUNDAY NIGHT post as I'm in computer glitch land. Friday's lecture was in the Alling Coverlette Museum. There is major pattern inspiration here, and tons of Motif play. I'm taking these leaves!

Auction Action

 I'll bring this to the QSDS auction when I travel this last week in May. All of 2 x 2, well hope this will go to a good forever home.

Plein Air on Spring Day

The Cornwall Preserve is a half-hour drive for me, and a fabulous property on Lake Ontario. My first visit had me stopping far short of the lake shore, the view was just what I needed. Great people for this paint-in, they were more talented than me, and full of ways to capture the landscape. Delightful break from work. 
 

Stool Design

Senior project for this RIT industrial arts class was to build a stool. The results were gathered in an exhibition in a studio a floor above mine, so I jumped at the chance to see them and talk to the designers. What you might find just around the corner -- art, design, dialogue.
 

Joe Cunningham Quilt Freedom Workshop

I'll be part of Joe Cunningham's Quilt Freedom Workshop on Saturday May 11th. I'll be showing a slew of my quilts plus a few garments, perhaps . It looks to be a good lineup, and Joe is always loads of fun. Check it out with this link https://events.humanitix.com/quilt-freedom-workshop-47-quilt-supergroup
 

*Gasp* Double Post

First, if you're in or around Rochester, New York, Friday is "First Friday" where I'll have Studio 301 open house along with the rest of the city's offerings. Find me 250 N Goodman Street in the Anderson Arts Building, third floor. 6 to 9

Second, tonight I got to hear the wonderful Robin Ruth Long talk about her work with mariner's compass blocks. She's a master at building these, and a fabulous speaker. A treat to meet up with her again. And it was at the Alling Coverlet Museum, even better among this historic collection.