I thought I’d take a minute and share a few snapshots of my time in Houston, TX at the International Quilt Festival. See that building on…
Who dares to teach must never cease to learn. John Cotton Dana I’m brave enough to call myself an artist, but I wonder sometimes. I don’t…
Whew! The week after that crazy week was spent in Houston at the International Quilt Festival. There is simply too much to take in much less…
It’s two weeks away but those of us who are teaching have to get our supplies shipped this week for the International Quilt Festival in Houston.…
Time Flies is my latest work and will be donated to the International Quilt Association’s silent auction, held during the International Quilt Festival at the end…
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The International Quilt Festival: The Aftermath
November 28, 2012Yes – it has been three weeks since I got home from Houston. One of those weeks was Thanksgiving. One was spent teaching in Seattle (amazing…
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The International Quilt Festival: The Vendors
November 27, 2012If you have never been to the International Quilt Festival in Houston there is really only one thing you need to understand: it is BIG! Bigger…
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The International Quilt Festival: The Classes
November 19, 2012I taught 5 classes in four days, gave one lecture and participated in the Mixed Media Sampler at the International Quilt Festival. It’s exhausting and exhilarating…
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The International Quilt Festival: The Quilts
November 15, 2012More of my favorites, in no particular order, from the 2012 International Quilt Festival. Dixie Dingo Dreaming (detail) by Susan Carleson Tree by Kathy York Tumbling…
These are just a very few of my favorite pieces from the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas that were on display from October 28 –…
There were many beautiful quilts in Houston a few weeks ago and many special exhibits. I’d like to highlight my personal favorite: Seasonal Palette sponsored by…
I spent a week at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX. For anyone in the quilt world – a trip to IQF – we just…
I would love to see you at the International Quilt Festival! I’ll be posting details about my classes soon. You can find the full class catalog…
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Artist Spotlight part 1: Melanie Testa
March 1, 2010I would like to introduce you to an artist whose work I greatly admire. Still Life I have had the pleasure of spending time with Melanie…
Whistling while you work. Making lemonade from lemons. I’ll bet there are a ton of similar metaphors. (I’d love to hear your favorite!) After a late…
When you hear the word “quilter” you probably think of your grandmother. White hair – sitting at a frame with her glasses on her nose and…
It feels very strange to have someone come up to you with a wide eyed grin and say, “Oh! You’re Lyric!” As though I were somebody…
For the past several years the Queen of Quilting Arts has sponsored Make-It University at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. Right in the middle…