Exploring Évora: Ancient Roots, Timeless Traditions
Nestled in Portugal’s Alentejo region, Évora is a treasure trove of history, culture, and crafts. With its ancient roots, this…
Ana Buzzalino is an award winning fiber artist and quilt maker. Her art can be found in local and national shows, and getting juried into major International shows. She is living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada where she provides expert instruction.
Nestled in Portugal’s Alentejo region, Évora is a treasure trove of history, culture, and crafts. With its ancient roots, this…
Portugal is a country where history whispers through ancient cobblestone streets, culture thrives in every soulful fado melody, and flavors…
As I prepare to travel to Portugal, I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the excitement of travel and…
As I write this, I’m watching a black squirrel running back and forth on the fence. It seems to be…
I’ve been caught in the pre-trip whirlwind – as I leave in two weeks. Managing details, finishing tasks, and preparing…
I wake up every morning and wonder why I still do what I do. Why that need to create. Some…
14″ x 14″ Unique original work. Machine pieced and machine stitched. Hand appliquéd and hand stitched. Cotton fabric and cotton…
Today, I want to delve into a subject that’s deeply personal to me: the beauty and significance of bare trees,…
Join me for a hands-on, creative journey where we’ll explore the beauty and elegance of bare trees, focusing on the…
Yikes! Another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of September. Where has the year gone?…
19.25″ x 21.25″ 2024 Digital print. Silver gilding. Machine stitched. Ready to hang. Source
Ahhh, a lot! That’s the answer to the question what goes on behind the scenes, if you are wondering. This…
Large plastic buttons for slow stitching or crafts. A choice of 1.5″ or 2″ in diameter. Source
What’s not to like? A couple of weeks ago, I joined a free workshop with Deb Cooper organized by TextileArtist.org….
34″ x 56″2024 Inspired by the Annex in Mossleigh, AB.Hand painted and screen printed fabrics. Machine pieced and machine quilted….
As an artist, you’ve likely been asked countless times, “Where does your inspiration come from?” It’s one of those questions…
52″ x 40″2024Hand painted and commercial fabrics. Machine pieced. Longarm Machine quilted by Linda Schmidt. Source
I’ve been talking, creating videos and thinking a lot about composition in art. What it is. And why it is…
Drop cloth canvas painted with thickened procion dyes. Wholecloth. Free hand machine stitched. 19.5″ x 21″ Source
Here I am … another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of August. Isn’t it…
I watch the Olympics. I watch it all. I talked about it last week in my blog. And it was…
Where does time go? I can’t believe a week has gone by already since I came back from the Pacific…
I am back from the Pacific International Quilt Festival. My exhibit: “Rhapsody in Red: Textile Stories in Scarlet” seems to…
After months of dedicated work, the pieces for my latest exhibit are finally complete. As I stand back and look…
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