April 2019: this quilt appeared in the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Quilt Show and was originally marked as Not For Sale, but it now is. This wall hanging quilt has been a long time in the making. It was started in fall of 2013 when my guild held a retreat to learn about Kate Themel's appliqué … Continue reading Steve and Amber, 18″ x 23″, Philadelphia, 2018
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2018 Fabric Collage Workshops for Mt. Airy Learning Tree (MALT)
I taught a Fabric Collage Workshop on November 17, 2018 at Mt Airy Learning Tree (MALT) website (see them also on FaceBook). This class is loved by all who take it. I've done this workshop about a dozen times, and the students rave about it. Not only does it produce gorgeous images of fabric flower vases, it's fun … Continue reading 2018 Fabric Collage Workshops for Mt. Airy Learning Tree (MALT)
Another Place to Go, 3′ x 10′, Philadelphia, 2016
This quilt is a copy of a 2014 quilt I made as part of a group project I ran (see A Place to Go), which was very popular. It was shown at the Penn Alumni Art Show, and the No Longer Anonymous show at the Mt Airy Art Garage Show in the Spring of 2016. … Continue reading Another Place to Go, 3′ x 10′, Philadelphia, 2016
A Place to Go, 3′ x 10′, Philadelphia, 2014
This quilt was a group project that I designed and managed over about a year at my office. There were a dozen of our staff (including myself) who were involved in this quilt, and it is currently hanging in our waiting room. This quilt was hung at the 2014 International Quilt Festival in Houston and … Continue reading A Place to Go, 3′ x 10′, Philadelphia, 2014
Bionic Gear Bag Class
In the past few years I have been intrigued by the work of designed Sally Thompson, who has designed the Bionic Gear Bag, a wonderful project and an amazing bag to anyone. I immediately purchased her award-winning pattern, and started working on it. It's an amazing deal at $13! Then I purchased her video workshops … Continue reading Bionic Gear Bag Class
What’s Going On
February 2023: I have received everything I need to start my ultimate English Paper Piecing (EPP) project - La Mia Passacaglia (see loose sketch below left). I know, I'm about 5 years late to discover amazing quilt making fads. Not surprising as I'm not a traditional quilt maker. But this intricate EPP quilt is the … Continue reading What’s Going On
Burrison Gallery at Univ. of Penn Show, May 2017
The Gallery held a show of Penn Alumni Art in May 2017 at the University of Pennsylvania's Faculty Club in the Burrison Gallery across from the restaurant. On the opening evening, there was a lot of interest, and I hope that it sells! The gallery has asked that the piece remain until August 2017. If … Continue reading Burrison Gallery at Univ. of Penn Show, May 2017
Cultured Foods (also known as fermented foods)
Well, what can I say? I'm hooked, like an addict! Donna Schwenk's website Cultured Food Life has really made a huge change in my life. It all started with her Trilogy, which is the three probiotic foods that you can eat to vastly improve your health. We are basically composed of about 70 trillion human cells. … Continue reading Cultured Foods (also known as fermented foods)
Gut Health
It is pretty clear that there is a very tight relationship between gut health and brain health. In fact, it's safe to say that gut health IS overall health. The cool thing is that 80% of the pleasure-giving serotonin is generated in the gut. So if your gut health is good, you get those occasional shots … Continue reading Gut Health
Penn’s Burrison Gallery Show, May 12-24
Well, I am honored to have been accepted into the Penn Alumni Art Show at the Burrison Gallery at the Penn's University Club. My piece Another Place to Go will be having for 4 days of that show. Come on down and see the show. The gallery is located in the University Club at Penn on the 2nd … Continue reading Penn’s Burrison Gallery Show, May 12-24