Monthly Archives: June 2012

Happy Anniversary

It doesn’t seem possible but it’s true — June 15th marked my one-year anniversary as a blogger. Keeping my commitment of twice-weekly sharing helps to keep me focused on my goals. (Notice I did not say that it means I … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Taylor & Mendelssohn

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Artist in Residence Wrap Up

My experience at Asilomar Conference Grounds has been exciting for so many reasons. Just being at this jewel-in-the-crown California state park is a wonderful experience. Here are just a few reasons why. This is the sunset view from my room. … Continue reading

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At Asilomar — Artist in Residence

I was invited in 2010 to be the Artist in Residence during one of the five sessions that Empty Spools Seminars holds classes at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, CA. I was thrilled to sign the contract and here … Continue reading

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One Lovely Blog Award

I’m proud to share that I’ve been nominated for the One Lovely Blog award by Meta Heemskerk of the Netherlands. Meta is a no-holds-barred fiber artist who is constantly learning and growing. I envy her focus and volume of accomplishment. … Continue reading

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Eat Your Veggies

We grow many of our own vegetables and we purchase fresh produce at our local farmer’s markets. This year we decided to take advantage of something even more convenient by picking up a box of vegetables that are delivered to … Continue reading

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Mea Culpa

Remember when I shared with you the capture and destruction of the tomato worm on the parsley plant? I’ve since learned — to my great distress — that it was actually the larva of a Western Swallowtail Butterfly! I can … Continue reading

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More Broken Colors

I’m going to be the Artist in Residence for Empty Spools Seminars later this month. Empty Spools has been putting teachers and students together to fine-tune quilt-making skills since 1985. The setting is Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California, … Continue reading

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Art for Sale

This headline has been true for a couple years now but I haven’t done much in the way of marketing my work. This week I decided to update my Art Quilt Gallery. It now includes more photos of my work … Continue reading

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