Design in Fiber at University Gallery

Now officially open is my exhibit at the University Gallery at RIT. Running till January 13, in this great space. Hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday, and 10-2 on Saturday. Reception for this show is December 6 from 6-8. A cup of cider and sweets awaits you that evening. Me too.

Cutting as an Extension

Karen cuts carefully, 'cause caution creates calm. Precious prints (previously priceless) picked presently for perfect plan.  Ames, slashes, and scores!

Octagon House in Ames, Iowa

Should you need a lovely hand-crafted gift, stop in at the Octagon House and shop away! I visited yesterday, and got a sneak peak at the next exhibit opening this week. Nice gallery space, and looks like a lot of happening art classes. But my money would be left at the gift gallery.

Cutting Large

Here is a scene from Saturday's Iowa class. Joann's composition is taking shape on the cutting table. You can cut only as large as your board, and design only as large as your design wall. Well, you can go bigger,but it is way difficult.

A Leg to Stand On

On a side trip to the Des Moines zoo I discovered this flamingo and its balancing act. More interesting is the young cygnet to the left -- gray and fluffy. Better get going on that winter protection.

Iowa Slash and Burn Class

Carol gets ready to cut (slash) apart her work and resew (burn) it through the machine in today's workshop in Ames, Iowa. What a great group that filled the room and overran the design boards for this one day look at improvisational quilting. Loved being here for this, and many thanks to all that made it a reality.

Minneapolis and the Textile Center

Took a side trip from my Ames, Iowa base to visit the Textile Center in Minneaolis. Wonderful and creative fiber work there. Wish it was in my home town! Lucky Minnesotans.

Creative Embroidery

Saw this today, and all I could think of was someone had to sew this to a piece of pleather. Okay, so it was maybe computerized sewing, but still, why embroidery??

Hanging Work at RIT Vignelli Design Center

The Vignelli Design Center and the University Gallery is now showing my work until mid January. Beautiful light, the most even I have ever had, and the colors show beautifully. Visit!

Halloween After Effect

Waiting to serve this to the deer. Let's see if they find it. My slingshot is ready.

Mummies Merged

My second piece at the Schweinfurth Quilts=Art=Quilts is here. Gives you an idea of how large it is. I am piecing four monoprints that have lots of drawing on top. Fun to look at with those 3-D chroma type glasses.