Did I Mention?

One of my very first jumps into quilt as art "MY SECRET GARDEN"  has been purchased by Suzanne Kachmar who is proprietor* of "CITY LIGHTS GALLERY in Bridgeport CT 

*(amongst other wonderful things!)

 

THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!

More City Lights

These two pieces will also be on display(and for sale) at City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Ct, Bridgeport April 9 - May 14th

 Walter With Two Vases- I just love to draw my cat Walter. Here I added 2 imaginary vases.

 

 "WALLS" This is about trying to make the hurdles in life a bit more enjoyable

 

 

CTFAC Class with Susan Carlson

Susan Carlson is a world-respected fiber artist whom we were lucky enough to have a class with!
Yes! Her pieces are made with millions of fabric scraps skillfully coordinated. Right up my alley!
I started a mermaid below!

New Work on Exhibit!

My Two portrayals of the Merritt Parkway are on display at the

 Connecticut Department of Transportation

2800 Berlin Turnpike,Newington, CT

This portrayal of the James Farm Road overpass from Shelton to Stratford was painted first on white cotton then stitched over.  I really enjoyed creating this piece!

This quilt was pieced, painted then stitched.

New Quilted Mats continued!

Here are some of my pieced and quilted mats actually being used for a table setting! These are made from a mix of commercially bought and my handpainted fabrics.

New Quilted Mats Continued!

One more note for today!

I realized Ive been showing you the same mat over and over. Here's another handpainted design!

Thankyou.

New Quilted Mats Continued!

Carol Larson suggested this scene using one of my 12x 16 quilted mats!

Thankyou for all your ideas! More to come!

I'll be thinking of more over the long weekend...

 

New Quilted Mats Continued!

Continuing on from yesterday's post...pictured above is one of my 12"x16" quilted mats folded in three the stitched up one third to make a purse! Perfect for carrying your balls around! Great for storing papers too. Imagine this trifold wrapped in a ribbon!
Any more ideas? Stay tuned!

Hartford Show!!

"JOY" 24x18" mounted on frame

My piece JOY will be on display at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford Connecticut

April 16 - 30, 2014

along with the Connecticut Fiber Art Collective, Sisters in Cloth and Women Against the Grain

Sorry for my absence

I know,Ive missed you too,just give me afew days to get over these winter doldrums. I have been busy,though so Ill be back to catch up!!