Route 66 Exhibit at Road To California Jan.24-27 2013

I spent New Years Day and the day after blog posting pics of all 50+ quilts and related exhibition panels ( includes the 66 foot map from Chicago to L.A.).  The  quilts are spectacular and need to be seen up close to appreciate the intricate quilting as well as imaging. I hope you might get to the Road To California Quilt Show at Ontario California Convention Center. Jan 24 - 27, 2013.
Click here to see quilts at http://www.route66quilts.blogspot.com
Click here for information about the  Road!!! Quilt Show.

I made a second quilt for the owner of Road to Ca.  Carolyn Reese has vivid memories as a very young girl.... walking along the highway... and waving to WWII troops passing in trains.

"My Gentle Giant Ben" honored at Houston..Update: Ben Won Master Award for Machine Artistry

The judging for this years November show is done... and I have received notice  that  BEN has won a top award.  I've waited to post this in case they called back to say oops... wrong number.  ;-(.  They have not so it looks like it's for real.  My first thoughts.... ohhh... I have to write a speech, second thought.. I must  go for shopping for a new outfit.  I won't know what honor exactly til awards night preceding the preview Oct 31st.  I'm humbled and honored.  Yeah BEN!!!!

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Appearing at The Grand Galleries

What a hectic and wonderful summer. I was recently asked to become a member of the California Fiber Artists, a rather exclusive group of 2D and 3D artists exhibiting together in Galleries. My first opportunity to participate is here already at the California Theater Center For The Arts in Tracy, Ca. Exhibition begins Sept 8th with a Gallery Talk and Reception planned for Sept 29th. There is a great deal of talent in this group. I hope you get to stop by.

My piece... My Kind Of Dragon" will be there.

Click Here for to go to www.atthegrand.org Click Here to go to www.cafiberartists.com (I'll get my info on soon)

MQU Seasons Challenge May-June 2012 is out!

This was a nice honor.... My piece titled Artic Winter ( an Artic Fox in snow) is showcased on both page 3 and the Season Challenge article beginning on page 26. This Magazine continues to thrill me as a reader as well. This month.. Caryl Bryer Fallert is the featured artist and always an interesting read. check out MQUmag.com regarding subscription. They have a sale going presently.

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Cruisin' the British Isles In August

Does this sound fun or what???? I immediately said yes to this teaching cruise. I have 2 fresh/new classes I'll be offering aboard ship on at sea days. Classes are included in cruise fare.

Click Here to go to http:www.worldofquiltstravel.com

A Caribbean DEAL March 2012

World of Quilts Travel has contracted me to teach next March 18 - 28 on a 10 day cruise of the Caribbean. Beginning in Miami... cruising to 6 ports, 3 days at sea classes... all that for $999.00 Egads...

Click here to check it out!

Upcoming honor from IQA

I'm thrilled. The International Quilt Association (hosts of international shows at Houston, Long Beach, etc.) have asked to honor my work in their upcoming quarterly Journal/Newsletter. Who would say no to that? I don't know the publish date but I'm looking forward to. Sadly for you... my picture will show up in addition to quilt pics and some background info and interview .