Art Evolved: Intertwined
I have one piece of work at the SAQA and NBO exhibit called “Art Evolved: Intertwined.” The exhibition has been…
The Evolving Nature of Completion
In 2023, I completed Mind Wanderings Over Tumbling Rocks, a textile piece deeply connected to my personal journey through grief…
Another week means a few more stitches
In between the usual comings and goings, I feel that this week, I made progress; more stitches have been added…
Who Am I to You?
January is in full swing. I taught four classes for Craft Napa and as the last session wrapped up, I…
Stitching into the New Year
As we step into 2025, I find myself drawn – once again – to the quiet, meditative practice of daily…
Welcoming 2025 with Open Arms
As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year full of creativity, connection, and countless moments…
Homebody’s Heart, Travelling Soul
As I prepare to travel to Portugal, I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the excitement of travel and…
Oh! The In-Betweens
I’ve been caught in the pre-trip whirlwind – as I leave in two weeks. Managing details, finishing tasks, and preparing…
The Why of Creative Endeavours
I wake up every morning and wonder why I still do what I do. Why that need to create. Some…
Bare trees – crafting memories
Today, I want to delve into a subject that’s deeply personal to me: the beauty and significance of bare trees,…
The Art of Slow Stitching
Yikes! Another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of September. Where has the year gone?…
What goes on behind the scenes?
Ahhh, a lot! That’s the answer to the question what goes on behind the scenes, if you are wondering. This…
Scraps, a needle and some thread
What’s not to like? A couple of weeks ago, I joined a free workshop with Deb Cooper organized by TextileArtist.org….
“Where does inspiration come from?”
As an artist, you’ve likely been asked countless times, “Where does your inspiration come from?” It’s one of those questions…
Reminiscing while creating
Here I am … another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of August. Isn’t it…
Ready to move on
I watch the Olympics. I watch it all. I talked about it last week in my blog. And it was…
Can you believe a week has gone by?
Where does time go? I can’t believe a week has gone by already since I came back from the Pacific…
To all of you … thank you!
I am back from the Pacific International Quilt Festival. My exhibit: “Rhapsody in Red: Textile Stories in Scarlet” seems to…
My design wall is bare
After months of dedicated work, the pieces for my latest exhibit are finally complete. As I stand back and look…
What’s going on in my studio?
My studio is a disaster area. Yup … I have piles of stuff everywhere. Deadlines are looming for my red…