TRANSFORMATION

 Blank slate.....stay tuned for the transformation.

REFLECTING

 Having a bit of a sentimental moment this morning as I reflect. 

My twin sister's spirit walks with me.  Our shared journey didn’t end with her departure 24 years ago today.  It took on a new form of happy memories that continues to live with me. 

SMILING ALL DAY AFTER VIEWING THIS

 PREPARE TO SMILE ALL DAY....HOMAGE TO WORLD CUP GAMES.....

https://youtu.be/YRwrVzATea8?si=6u9XjHwyWJwu_Zvf

SECRET PROJECT

 Yes, of course I'm working on something.....but I've been quiet lately because it's a secret surprise project that will be gifted.  I doubt the recipient has access to my posts, but just in case....... Shush....

Instead, I can share a few peeks of the fabrics and materials.  This is a small piece, so rather than trying to piece a flagstone path, Prismacolor pencils were used to add that effect on the gray fabric.  

The flowers are made using gel printed fabric.  It provides fairly ravel free edges, allowing some of the flower heads to be 3-d, held in place with a simple French knot at the center.  Others are fused, helping to develop a slight sense of distance from the 3-d flowers.

I dug out a piece of hand painted fabric.....goodness look at the date it was created!!

LUNCH TIME

 

Neutral colors are back in style, providing calming serene wall art options.  This small charming minimalist framed piece is now available.  

LUNCH TIME - 13" x 13”

$125

Hand painted cotton, appliquéd, hand & machine embroidery.

Wrapped on a canvas covered frame & secured in a wood frame 

without glass and ready to hang.

USA HEADING TO KNOCKOUT STAGE!!!!

THIS IS JUST WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS.......USA PRIDE!!

KOI POND

After a bit of a struggle designing and constructing (and okay some whining) this piece is now finished to my complete satisfaction.  Persistence pays off!

Available immediately......DM/Email or check my online gallery shop link on top for details.  Locals welcome to see in person or take advantage of my 'try before you buy' offer.

KOI POND  -  17” x 30.5”

Japanese cottons, artist’s hand-dyed & batik cottons,

 motifs appliquéd with metallic thread. Machine quilted. 

Double fold binding, ready to hang.

Detail

ART SHOWCASE

 The First (& hopefully annual) HPV Art Showcase was a huge hit. The concept was developed by Donna Anderson and skillfully carried out with the help of the many contributing community artists, volunteers, & attendees.

The large space provided for my display was fantastic with the added bonus of the musical talent of Laura and Sue. Thank you all for helping to make this community such a stand out!

                           

'TAKE TWO'

 After the mess I made with the initial start of this Koi pond piece.....the background was totally ditched and the project began again.  You can see by the many pin holes in the water lily pads the motifs have been auctioned over and over again.

Hopefully the piece is now on the right track......

A LOOK BACK

 Our 55+ community is a very active one.  On June 11th, the craft committee is presenting our first Art Showcase highlighting the many artists & their students who reside in Heritage Placer Vineyards.  It's a way for folks to learn about our ongoing art classes and for students to share their accomplishments.

I'm flattered to be included and will be exhibiting 'hands on samples' of the many different techniques utilized in my pieces.  Viewers can see how those methods translated into finished art quilts with ongoing Q & A opportunities.

My art quilt inventory includes various widely exhibited, published and award winning pieces from earlier in my career. The practicality of continued storage had led to the decision that they need new homes where they can be enjoyed.   Here are two that I'll be sharing on Thursday at the Forum.

HERE COME THE HYBRIDS - 45" X 45" - It's a hand appliquéd, hand quilted, & embellished whimsy art quilt created as a spoof of the name of the international traveling exhibit "Enchanted Gardens" it was made for.

SUNSHINE IN MY GARDEN - 38" X 50" - The motifs feature 'bead appliqué, a technique I developed for one of my books.  It features silk ribbons & flowers attached to a patchwork background.