More Than Just a Room
I NEARLY MISSED THE MAGIC. It was 2016 in Philadelphia. I was there for a SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) annual conference. We were waiting for buses to come and take us to the Wayne Art Center to see an Art quilt exhibit. It was raining. The buses never came.
Daring to Dream
I was just about to settle down for the night, when I thought I should check my calendar, and I see that it is my turn to blog about our current theme, Dare to Dream! So before I venture off to dreamland tonight, I will write a few thoughts to
Surpassing Angst
I don’t live in an urban setting, so for this prompt, urban nature, I thought about times I’ve visited large cities. My first thought was a memory of Tokyo, where we visited an Imperial garden, with beautiful trees, plants, and water features. It was like being in a magical Japanese
Spanning Time and Distance
In 1977 my husband Jim and I lived in Tampa, Florida. That was the year that two of Jim’s hometown friends from Illinois moved to Tampa. Jim introduced one of them, Bobby, to a friend of a teacher friend, Betty. Bob and Betty fell in love, moved to Oregon in
Symbolic Bridges
On a recent trip to Oregon, in addition to seeing the beautiful western coastline and some snowcapped mountains, we crossed many excellent bridges! I took several photos thinking I might use them as references for my work. When I returned home, however, I discarded each of these literal bridge images
Dot
I read these words by artist Helen Wells, and agree wholeheartedly: “Perfectionism doesn’t raise our standards. It lowers our output. And strips away the joy.” In an effort to use up some scrap fabrics, to be spontaneous, and to avoid overworking, I tackled this improvisational portrait. Dot is a scrappy,
Exciting Times!
Today we are beginning a new round of work with the overall theme: Create, Inspire, Connect. Our group, Cloth in Common is dedicated to creating work to inspire and connect with others. I have the honor of presenting the very first prompt for this round, and have decided on a
Persist
The theme, Winds of Change, inspired me to reflect on the recent massive changes in the United States and the world, and to compare them to a hurricane type storm. Experiencing the offensive actions of our executive commander and his crew feels like being bombarded with a steady stream of
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