“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
Textile Art
These are posts about textile art, whether my own or other artists’. They might include descriptions of projects I am working on, new products I am trying, things I just finished, or beautiful art made by other artists which I admire.
“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
“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
Pacific International Quilt Festival 2022
Last weekend I got to visit the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) for the first time since the pandemic. As in previous visits, the minute… Read More »Pacific International Quilt Festival 2022
It’s a Perilous World
Last week I helped my daughters move into their respective college housing for the 2022-2023 academic schoolyear. My eldest is a junior, and she went… Read More »It’s a Perilous World
Learning About Kawandi Quilts
I love colors and folk art that comes straight from the heart. My very first introduction into quilting came from books on Amish quilts. Later,… Read More »Learning About Kawandi Quilts
“What Matters Most,” an Art Quilt
We live in an unstable time. A period characterized by shifts and unpredictability. The climate is changing all around us, leading to massive extinctions, erratic… Read More »“What Matters Most,” an Art Quilt
Summer Art: Painting Fabric in the Garden
The Fantasy It’s been a while since I painted fabric. More than a year, to be precise. Experimenting with mark making and surface design have… Read More »Summer Art: Painting Fabric in the Garden