Change is in the air
Change. It’s inevitable. We can feel the world changing dramatically. Change is hard, but it can be hopeful and positive. For the past two years, Cloth in Common members have been making art about the topic of Change. At the end of May, we will reveal our last works based
Wicked in the Worst Way
An adjective that can be used as a compliment, the word ‘wicked’ LITERALLY means evil or morally wrong. I have been disgusted daily with the actions of the USA’s current president and his wicked circle of appointees and supporters. My quilt includes symbols of greed, destruction, lies, and hatred displayed
Revolution to come
Revolution is a frightening, but necessary possibility in many places in the world today. I feel like we need Mighty Mouse, Superman, Wonder Woman, Matt Dillon, Andy Griffith, Mr. Rogers, Batman and Robin, Pollyanna, Captain America, Clint Eastwood, and the Hulk – all of them to step in and fix
Not My People
This quilt represents my thoughts on a major change of mind experienced recently by a loved one. It is a collaboration, as I was affected, but I did not personally experience the situations. There are three time periods represented, beginning at the bottom with: Temptation, chaos, selfish choices, irresponsibility, immaturity,
Changing minds
Some of my artwork involves trying to get viewers to think, and possibly change their minds a bit. I make work about situations that bother me, and that I wish were different. I’ve done a series of quilts about victims of the war in Ukraine, and another collection about gun
Coin Count
Karol Kusmaul Thinking about coins, I remembered my years working as a teller at a Savings and Loan. I spent plenty of time counting both coins and bills, and I became very quick on an adding machine! Focusing on coins, I pulled out several polka dot like fabrics, and
All Blessings Flow
When I began to think about compositions for the Flow of Water theme, my first thoughts were of the beach, the ocean, and the sunset. Even though I live in Florida, I miss all that. It’s not often that I get there! I decided to brainstorm a bit, as I
Flow of water – huge, or a trickle?
Last week, I was in a conversation about travel with my walking buddies. I was remembering a trip to a quilting conference in Toronto last April, when I had the fortunate experience of visiting Niagara Falls. Such a huge amount and forceful movement of water goes over those rocks!! I
Besties
The design was roughly adapted from a photo of my daughter and me during an ice skating adventure on my birthday. I like using colors that are opposite on the color wheel, like blue-green and red-orange. Complementary colors seem to demand our attention. I started with a background meant for
Considering Color
We artists thoughtfully consider color in our work, knowing that specific colors can inspire emotions. Seeing red, feeling blue, green with envy, joyful, sunny yellow – are all in our repertoire. We can also use color to push and pull space, knowing that warm colors appear to advance and cools