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  • pet escape!

    A large gathering of pillow pets (and their catnip toy friends!) escaped the confines of our deck and are now roaming the fabulous Cambridge Artists Cooperative! Stop by next time you’re in Harvard Square and see them hanging out in the window and on both floors of the gallery. Well, maybe it wasn’t really an […]




























































    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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  • open what?

    open what?

    It’s Newton Open Studios time again! Last year I finally took the leap and showed my work during Newton Open Studios. I shared an exhibit space with 5 gifted artisans and had a wonderful time. And told everyone I knew how much fun it was. But I was surprised by the number of questions I […]




























































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    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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  • d-liver …
    d-letter …
    d-sooner …
    d-better!

    It’s old school time! Specifically old junior high school time. For those who don’t remember, we used to have to put all our facebook statuses, instagram pictures, and tweets on paper and then send them via snail mail to our friends. It could take a week or more before Laurie found out that Kathy had […]




























































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    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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  • upcycling for dollars
    redux …

    Every May our local elementary school, Countryside Elementary, has a silent auction fundraiser. Every April I think, “hmmmm, what can I do with t-shirts this year?” After the recent “extreme-snow” winter I’m ready for picnic weather! (For any Countryside alumni parents, the fundraiser is tonight, it should be a fun party!) The top is pieced […]




























































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    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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  • thinking inside the box …

    thinking inside the box …

    Everyone talks about thinking outside the box. But sometimes, what really stretches you is thinking inside that box. Taking what you already know and re-working it to fit inside the box you are given. In this case? A cigarette box. Yes, I’m talking Art-o-mat!! Ever since I saw my first one, I’ve been hooked. I […]




























































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    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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  • every fabric tells a story …

    After 50+ years, it suddenly dawns on me: I love stories. Reading stories. Listening to stories. And telling stories. So obvious, yet (oddly enough) I’ve never put that sentiment into words. Our stories bind us together. Whether it’s the story of a personal journey, shared family stories, or stories that tie us to our larger […]




























































    D&D goes to ArtPrize!
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    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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  • don’t go around artless …*

    don’t go around artless …*

    While in Santa Fe this Christmas I came across my first Art-o-Mat machine! And it took me to a very, very happy place. Why? I’m not sure. But I love it. Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend, well, art. Put in $5.00, choose an artist, pull the knob, […]




























































    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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  • merry (retro) christmas!

    merry (retro) christmas!

    So much of the commercially available holiday fabric is cute. Too cute. And too much the same. However, sometimes I find some special yardage. And this is one of them! I’ve had it for a while but not wanted to cut into it … but finally I did to make these fun holiday drink coasters. […]




























































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    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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  • tip of the day

    Self-threading needles. Why have I not known about these? Being a sometimes perfectionist, I have been known to interrupt my quilting or top-stitching to correct wayward, imperfect stitches. And then I am left with loose ends to to tie and bury in the inner layers of whatever I am making. Often, those threads are short […]




























































    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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  • ready for cold & flu season …

    ready for cold & flu season …

    I just completed 50 travel tissue covers! Available in a myriad of colors and all filled with a pack of tissues ready for those inevitable fall sneezes and sniffles. (Please note: These are not available in my etsy shop. Please visit the Sign of the Dove in Burlington Mall, the Celebrate Newton Holiday Fair, or […]




























































    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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