Back in the day (more than ten years ago), I was a member of the Quilt Divas. A group of fiber artists based in the Finger Lakes region of New York, we met monthly to share our work, our discoveries, and our enthusiasm for art quilting. At one of our rowdier meetings, one of our... Continue Reading →
Quilt Divas Fiber Art Retrospective in Ithaca, NY
When I lived in Ithaca, NY, I belonged to a group of fiber artists known as the Quilt Divas. While I felt outclassed by the talented women in that group, I was also inspired by them. Their enthusiasm infected me and encouraged me to experiment with quilting techniques. They helped me branch out into non-traditional... Continue Reading →
All We Are Saying: Be Part of the Blanket of Peace Project
Maybe I'm turning into a hippy as I age, but right on the heels of participating in 1000 Voices Speak for Compassion, I've found a group project to promote peace that I've decided to participate in. "All We Are Saying" is a British-based art project being organized by artist Barrie West. Collaborators are encouraged to... Continue Reading →
Fiber Fun: Megan Nedds and The Woolen Wagon
Those who've been here before know I usually put up knitting or crocheting projects on Friday, but I've decided to branch out to another form of fiber art today: needle-felting. Megan Nedds makes realistic sculptures of animals and birds using needle-felting techniques. Her creations have wire armatures that allow them to be posed in many... Continue Reading →
