Since I moved back here to Southern Vermont, I have been enjoying a local walking and hiking spot called the Snow Making Pond. It is the reservoir of water which is piped up to Stratton Mountain to make snow up there in the winter as needed for skiing. It is a gorgeous spot to have … Continue reading Snow Making Pond – draft
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225th Year of the Bondville Fair, draft
For the August 2023 Bondville Fair, I will be organizing a commemorative quilt to be raffled for the fair. I have drafted three versions which are below. Sorry for the quality, I just needed to make a start and this was the quickest way. As it develops, I'll post more stuff here.
Stitch-n-B*tch Group
Since October 2022, we have been holding a monthly Stitch-n-Bitch sewing group., where people come to sew and hang out. If you have trouble getting sewing done at home, come join us each month! We get together in the Winhall Community Art Center here in beautiful Bondville, Vermont. If you are interested, please use my … Continue reading Stitch-n-B*tch Group
Antique Butterfly Quilt, 96″ x 96″?, Vermont, 2023
This will be a raffles quilt for the Bondville Fair. It is made from antique, hand-appliquéd butterfly blocks from the 1920's and 1930's made by two local Bondville ladies and donated to us. Below are images of it laid out at my house, and at the Stitch-n-Bitch club where the members helped me figure out … Continue reading Antique Butterfly Quilt, 96″ x 96″?, Vermont, 2023
And Read All Over, 26″ x 59″, Vermont 2023
A play on the childhood joke, "What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper!" I love the newsprint and manuscript fabric I chose for the background, and I think quilting the whole thing in red thread will complete the pun. This was created during QVQ workshop with Jean Impey in January 2023. … Continue reading And Read All Over, 26″ x 59″, Vermont 2023
Virtual Fabric Collage Workshops During COVID-19
Most of us are trying to obey our local governments and we are staying home to either heal from the virus itself, or to avoid the spread of the disease. Bravo to all of us! This will end, and we will get back to our lives, but we will be definitely changed. Let's incorporate art … Continue reading Virtual Fabric Collage Workshops During COVID-19
Hazel’s Sweet Pea, 27″ x 27″, Philadelphia, 2019
My darling brother and his wife just had their second child, a gorgeous girl named Hazel Debbie. I chose to dedicate the Sweet Pea to this new young lady, as she was born in April and that is one of the prevalent and beautiful flowers in bloom.
Spring is in the Air
I have seen the amazing and ethereal cherry blossoms all over Philadelphia marking the real start of spring for me. Fairmount Park is a great place to see them in all their 3-day splendor. This season makes me dread the coming, hot summer, and therefore engenders a feeing of gratitude for the still-cool weather. It … Continue reading Spring is in the Air
Presley’s Spurge, 27″ x 27″, Philadelphia, 2018
This square wall hanging quilt was created for my new niece Presley Ann who was born in September 2017. I created this composite image using Gay Lasher's method in one of my flower pictures. printed by Spoonflower.com. Here are more photos, including views of the back.
Dreaming of the Beach, 23″ x 75″, Philadelphia, 2018
NEWS April 2019: this quilt appeared in the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Quilt Show and was sold! I'm so happy that it has found a good home! I hope the buyer contacts me, and enjoys this piece for years to come, as much as I enjoyed making it. Here's asnother quilt started 2 years ago … Continue reading Dreaming of the Beach, 23″ x 75″, Philadelphia, 2018