Install Day

The Dove Project Block in Geneva, New York is hosting a group exhibit where my work is combined with Connie Ehindero's, Bill Stephen's, and Karen Frutigar's work. It opens Friday, then comes down September 3rd. Our topical topic is "Trust the Land" and worth a look.
 

Within the Frame

I should mention that I'll be in person in Cape Cod's Cahoon Museum for a three day improv design workshop "Within the Frame" August 9 - 11. Although most of my teaching gigs are printing fabric, I love to dive in a pile of fabric and reassemble, getting things like this. Join me, there are spots left. 
 

Another Joe Day

I love museums, but Joe loves them more. And sure enough, as a busman's holiday treat, Sunday we found a traditional quilt amongst the contemporary painting collection at the Memorial Art Gallery. They seem to want to say something, so this was their chance. Maybe a newer one next time. To match the time frame.
 

Music Saturday

I was Joe Cunningham's driver for the weekend as he finished at QBL and readied to get to the Birmingham, England Festival of Quilts show. So, before we got to the opening that night, I dragged Joe (on the right) to a singalong gathering Saturday morning. He was modest, but not in his playing ability. 
 

Show Opens

Three of four of my works are in a group of three show at Main Street Arts Gallery in Clifton Springs, New York. They are joined by ceramics artist Johanna Poag and artist Werner Sun. Both had a unique art presentation, and the synergy was wonderful. It's up till September 4. 
 

Show Off Time

I got to see the wrap-up auction for Quilting By the Lake in Geneva, New York tonight. What fun, it must have been a great week for them. This person was in Paula Kovarik's class where three dimensional quilting objects were constructed. The reindeer and mouse-in-a-pillow were impressive! 
 

Graphics for Trust the Land

Four artists (one is moi) are in a show that opens next weekend at The Dove Project. I volunteered to design and make the title wall. I've five panels, this one is mine. Lucky to have a clear cutting table and that gorgeous long for trimming. Yes, that's my fabric cutter used for paper. I'll change it out soon.
 

Can't Outdo the Backdrop

 

A last look back as I scroll the images from the past week and a half. Alaska is so spectacular, one is always and immediately humbled at one's surroundings. So, at home, as I get groceries, take out the trash, unpack the cases, I'm terrible happy to have returned, and also grateful to have been away..

July and the Full Moon

July's full moon I never saw. I was bed before the light faded, so high a latitude in Juneau, I hadn't the energy to wait for it. So, a fabulous poppy from the Botanical Garden here, posting 9:30 Juneau time, but from 1:30 Rochester time, where I'm landed at last, and we're counting this post as Tuesday. Time!
 

Parting Shot

We chose to forgo a visit to town and any cultural center in lieu of another fishing outing. I observed, mainly, and was  quite content to take in all I could of Alaska's vastness. This is my parting shot from  dock as we headed home, and my packing to leave. It was glorious, peaceful, and exciting. Thanks to my hosts and students for everything.

It's a Rainforest

 We stayed on dry land today, but still near the coast. Our best find was a 500 ft beaver dam on the trail, a sight to see.