“Chasm,” a Textile Collage
The Concept There are times in our lives that mark a clear break from everything that came before. A great chasm, like a crest that… Read More »“Chasm,” a Textile Collage
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“Grief,” a Fabric Collage
A Fetal Position One spring morning in 2019, I woke up and checked my phone. There was a message from my sister on the other… Read More »“Grief,” a Fabric Collage
“Stolen Moments” Mixed Media Series
I don’t know how it is for you, but to me the holiday season always feels like an in-between time. One year is ending, another… Read More »“Stolen Moments” Mixed Media Series
Looking Back at 2022: An End-of-year Summary
Another year is coming to an end. For me, 2022 was life changing. In my mind, however, it seems to blur together with the Covid… Read More »Looking Back at 2022: An End-of-year Summary
“Eye of a Storm,” an Art Quilt
Have you ever found yourself completely calm in the midst of unfolding chaos? It happened to me twice in my lifetime, despite my tendency to… Read More »“Eye of a Storm,” an Art Quilt
Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) Advice for Beginners
I’m a complete novice when it comes to free-motion quilting (FMQ). I took a short class over a decade ago, but never practiced afterwards. I… Read More »Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) Advice for Beginners
“Hateism II:” Experimenting with Wholecloth Quilting
The Problem My art isn’t usually big. In fact, much of it is very small. There are several reasons for this: The upholstery remnants I… Read More »“Hateism II:” Experimenting with Wholecloth Quilting
A Greece Inspired Art Journal
I didn’t have a lot of time for artwork this summer. Reorganizing my sewing room took a while, as did traveling to Greece and spending… Read More »A Greece Inspired Art Journal