Category Archives: Experiments

Blog Hopping #5

Today is the 5th Sunday of  our Mirror Ball Dot (MBD) Blog Hopping. The MBD enthusiast of the day is Elisa Albury who’s blog is called “Stitch Outside the Ditch.” Elisa has made a modern take of an old Amish classic … Continue reading

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We’ll have to wait and see

My studio still isn’t in the best of shape, but I finally have clear work surfaces. I was correct that having a clean-er work space helps with the creative energy. It also helps that I’m being inspired. Remember last year … Continue reading

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These beauties make great gifts.

The other week a few friends and I got together to play with silk and dyes. Dharma Trading Company is a great place to look for supplies. They have blank materials; scarves, shirts, hats, bags and even things for dogs. … Continue reading

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Let the sun shine in

While writing my two previous posts, it occurred to me that I never told you about my sunflower. Back in March, Eye Candy Gallery hosted a fundraising exhibit for Moore Regional Hospital Hospice. The exhibit, entitled “Double Takes,” presented a … Continue reading

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Coloring with Pencils…and thread

Last week I told you about my summer adventure. I told you how I took a class in Prismacolor pencils and learned some new techniques which I’m going to apply to my artquilts. I knew all along that Frank Pierce … Continue reading

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Ode to the dragon fly

Last October, I was given the opportunity to be a featured artist at LiquidAmbar Art Gallery in Pittsboro, NC. In preparation for the show, I spent my summer creating new pieces. I made 2 rather large art quilts (~40” x … Continue reading

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Summer, Summer Dayz

  We may need to call this year the Centennial Summer. So many days reaching 100+ degrees. As the saying goes, “if you can’t beat it, join it!” That’s what I did last weekend with my friend Laura. We were … Continue reading

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What Can You Discover in the Solitude?

This month I’ve given myself a gift of time. I’m focusing this “free” time on my art, because I’m scheduled to be one of the two featured artists at Liquidambar in October. I’m devoting the month to the mission of … Continue reading

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Here’s to Learning…

Zip another month has passed by, summer is finally here in the south. I truly loved our mild spring. The windows were open for quite a few weeks, but now the hum of the AC keeps me company instead of … Continue reading

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I’m Sure You Will Have Fun!

Ah Spring! Seeing the explosion of color all around me makes me want to paint everything. Over the years, I’ve explored a great many techniques for adding color to fabric. Why? Because, sometimes pre-designed materials you find in stores just … Continue reading

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