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When I began teaching, I had no idea what to expect. What did I find?Beautiful people, beautiful work, and beautiful busy hands. Some have been experienced quilters, coming for camaraderie and advice. Others are beginners, inspired by a newborn to make a baby quilt. On the last day of this session of classes, I raise […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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My current favorite sewing notion? My cell phone! So many terrific uses … When choosing fabrics, the phone’s mono filter is great for checking color value. Sometimes the brightness of colors can obscure their relative values and lead to an unbalanced composition. The mono (black & white) filter eliminates the color and lets you see […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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Artist’s Vision
At a recent visit to the eye doctor, my retina was photographed and I was taken with the wonderful colors. So I created fabric collages based on that photograph and one of my iris. I layered appropriately colored fabrics and then added some thread sketching. The eye, like the heart, seems to hold a place […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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newton open studios! open what?
It’s Newton Open Studios time again! Open Studios, one of my favorite community events, wherever the community! For the last few years I have been sharing Newton Open Studios exhibit space with 6 gifted artisans and have had a wonderful time. But I have been surprised by the number of questions I’ve received from friends […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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the #60project
This year I will be celebrating my 60th birthday. As many of you know, this has been a goal of mine for a number of years … every birthday my sister asks, “Aren’t you 60 yet? What have you been doing with your life?!” Well, now that I will be achieving this new decade, it […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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who’s a good boy? …
Of course, all dog (and cat) owners know the answer to that question! Dogs are thrilled to learn that they are the good boy (or girl), and it never gets old. Cats, of course, have always known that they are the good boy/girl and will walk away acting unimpressed; but, really, even they appreciate the […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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holiday burn-out … and hurrah for neighbors
This fall has been a whirlwind and so the usual last minute sewing for the holidays has been ratcheted up yet another notch. And then came the holiday burn-out. Not for me, but for my trusty sewing machine. I had taken a quick snack break and then sat down to finish up the last batch […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
D&D Alignment Quilts, 31″ x 31″ framed, $900 each. Please contact me for more information.
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faux chenille and me
It must have been over 25 years ago that my mom and I stopped into a wearable art store and saw some amazing coats made from a faux-chenille fabric. The softness. The drape. The color. And I couldn’t wait to try my hand at the technique … And sure enough, a mere 25 years later, […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
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Wow. How many years have I been carrying a bag with a pincushion? How many times have I pierced my finger on said pins? Years ago, my mother wove some lovely fabric and made me the bestest pincushion and needle folder. They travel with me regularly for all those sewing emergencies that come up if […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
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quality control is everything … mini pets for art-o-mat
Whether it’s an apron, quilt, pillow, or toy, I take pride in sewing with quality craftsmanship. It’s just one of the lessons my mother (Dora) instilled in me. Just finished another batch of MINI Porta-pets for the Art-o-mat folks and was able to call in some help for that all important final QC check! After […]
D&D goes to ArtPrize!
Official ArtPrize opening today.
If you happen to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan stop by the ArtPrize Clubhouse at 61 Commerce Ave SW and say “howdy!”
If you’re not, and have no idea what I’m talking about … ArtPrize is a public art festival with 950+ artists showing our work at 150+ venues around the city of Grand Rapids. A joyful community event with art, music, food, and, of course, good beer.
http://www.artprize.org
https://www.artprize.org/entries#80944
The Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game inspired this series of nine art quilts. It was the use of a spectrum of moral and ethical perspectives for character development that caught my attention. And then how to represent them visually. There are two basic choices: the character’s view on law versus chaos and good versus evil. Both options also have a middle-ground of neutral. Plot these choices on a grid, and there are nine possibilities for your character’s “alignment.” Thinking about what “lawful” or “chaos” might look like was challenging and great fun.
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