A couple of weeks ago I had the great honour of recording a Podcast for the new Quilting Arts Podcast https://www.quiltingdaily.com/the-art-of-repetition-quilting-arts-podcast-episode-4/ which is the new venture by Susan Brubaker Knapp and Vivika Denegre both well known from Quilting Arts Magazine …
I ordered and then waited, and waited and waited a bit more and finally, the package arrived in my mailbox. Three pieces of fabric from a test I sent to Spoonflower, and today, the fourth piece arrived. I’m quite pleased …
Being busy is good for the soul. On Monday, while my house was being cleaned, I took refuge in the basement where I have my wet studio, and where, sad to say, it’s been a dumping ground for stuff during …
Have you ever tried experimenting with Paintstiks? Do you know what they are? Shiva (that’s the brand in the US or Markal in the UK) are oil paints in a crayon form. They are made of wax, a small amount …
I haven’t written a blog in a long time … and yes, it’s been quite a while. A lot has happened since that last post at the end of the year. I’ve been quite active posting on Instagram (which now …
And this is what happens when you are getting ready for an exhibit and sale of work: frames get painted, pieces get mounted, artists’ statements get written and prices get figured out. Art Calgary takes place between November 28th and …
I know it’s been ages since I’ve posted any news here. I try to keep up with Instagram, Facebook and Twitter as it seems to be easier and faster. But … I know I need to keep up with my …
Good morning, So excited to have been nominated for the 2018 Alberta Craft Council Excellence Award. A huge, huge thank you my friends who nominated me and a very special thank you too to those who wrote beautiful letters of …
Good morning, I am very excited to tell you that I have been named Quilter of Distinction for 2019 at Heritage Park during Festival of Quilts. The presentation will be at the Canmore Opera House on Saturday, May 25th 2019 …
I am so happy to tell you that my new thread collection with Aurifil, Neutral Architexture is out in stores now. I am also taking orders, so if you’d like to purchase a set, please contact me and I’ll send …
Neutral Architexture is here and ready to order! Read more »
It’s been awhile! Time flies when you are keeping busy. Some news from me: I went on an Alaskan Cruise with my daughter Sabrina and had a great time teaching some workshops and visiting the sites. Met wonderful people, made …
Good morning, Six months to go for me to come to Albany NY to teach at the Hudson River Valley Art Workshops. I am very excited to have been invited. I’m teaching a 5-day workshop called “From Mark-making and Sketch …
Hello, It’s so good to be back on the blog. It’s been a while. Decided to take a break as I had too many things on the go and had to prioritize: full time job, teaching classes, travelling to teach, …
Good afternoon, Below is a list of one-day workshops I’m offering in my Studio in NW Calgary for the Summer. I still have some spots open if you are interested. Screen Printing Workshop: June 3rd – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 …
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