Jim Mott's Words Collection

I heard Jim Mott speak about making art in troubled times. Throughout his talk were several quotes. He relies heavily on literature for inspiration and content. If you haven't experienced his work, it is exquisite, small works, and always with an intricate back story.  site https://www.jimmott.com/index.html
 

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.

 

Lecture Today

The Genesee Valley Quilt Club is the Rochester New York mothership for countless quilt groups in the surrounding region. They've been around for over 80 years, and today's lecture was by Jean McCleary on her technique for translating her photographs to contemporary art quilts. Always news, always fun.
 

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!
 

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.
 

Tea Party

 Tea Party is now on view (or when it opens this Tuesday) at the New England Quilt Museum in an exhibition of my work that will last into the summer. I'm excited to see it and my chance is in August 23 when I'll be giving a lecture there on my work and processes.

Hometown Gang

Tonight's lecture was with the Irondequoit Art Club, held in a suburb of Rochester. A treat to have an accepting audience, and also one that knew exactly all the places around! I meant to get the room full of about 60 people, but was so busy talking, didn't. Oh, well, you know it was fun.
 

Cross the Border to See York

Last night I spoke to the wonderful York Heritage Quilters Guild near Toronto (and a whole bunch on their virtual zoom). They all say hello! Plus I got to see the wonderful work they do in their show and tell. Such a nice night!
 

California Here I Come, Soon

Just to let you know that I'm real, and my works are real, I'll be giving a real lecture in San Diego on Saturday, February 3rd, at 5:00 pm. I haven't been to this Museum, or San Diego for that matter, so all will be new to me. Join me if you're around. Registration is through the Visions Museum website. 
 

Playing to the Home Crowd

It was a wonderful trip back to home base for my first in person lecture in over two years. The Genesee Valley Quilt Club was reenergizing, reminding me of all the connections and care they gave me when I was just starting out in the public realm 20 years ago. Thank you all!
 

Best Face Forward

The facing was sewn today so that I could put it in my suitcase for a lecture tomorrow. The sleeve will have to wait. I'm having a tough time remembering the last in-person lecture. It should feel so odd, almost like starting over. We'll see, I'm on home turf, so it will be among friends.

Leaving the Upstairs for Down

As nice as it was for this day, my presence was in the studio for an artist talk with the Dairy Barn Art Center. Four artists with work in Quilt National '21 spoke to a crowd on Zoom about their work, their methods, their past and future. I'll post the link when it comes around.
 

Who's With Me?

Tonight''s lecture for the Thimblebuddies in Port St. Lucie, Florida was fun. Especially telling was when I asked them to wave for a group shot for this blog. You can see some where for and some were not. All was fun at the end of the night. Maybe I won a few over to the art side? Well, it was about challenges, after all.

Standing Wave Pattern

We couldn't have more fun tonight with a group, well TWO groups of quilters and artists, who joined forces to host my talk tonight. This is the first time I've ever been asked to show more images and speak longer. Like, repeat it all again in the same night. That, clearly, a compliment. Thank you Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild and Suncoast Quilters Circle.

Put This on Your Florida Calendar March 18

Suitcase #2 will have quilts and fabric; most will be seen at my lecture for the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild and the Suncoast Quilting Circle. Here's the details: "We still have lots of seats available for your lecture March 18th here in St. Petersburg, FL at 7pm in the Heritage Hall room of Pilgrim Congregational Church - 6315 Central Ave. Donation of $5.00 at the door."

What Goes In Must Come Out

It takes time to pack, and time to unpack. I'll keep these out for Tuesday's my lecture at the Candlelight Quilt Guild in Baldwinsville, New York. Hey, if you are around, I'm sure they'll let you visit that evening. It is at the Baldwinsville Public Library. Tell them I sent you!

Inside It Was Spring

Yes, a blanket of snow for the Salem Quilt Guild's Spring Tea was outside. Inside was a lovely lunch, and then I got to speak about quilting's challenges. Lovely group of people, and lovely day regardless of the weather.

Lecture Re-Do

Tomorrow night's lecture needed tweeking (not to be confused with any other tweeking) today. I rebuild it every time I present it. I'm looking forward to my drive to the northern part of Vermont, as it should be a glorious spring drive.

Screen Shots of Outtakes

There is always a rebuild before I present a lecture. I've got it fairly smoothed, and continue to edit. My outtakes are numbering around 150 by now. Which will leave me the 400 slides for the lecture. I don't say "hold on to your seats" for nothing.