Slice Quilt: Second Round!

In March my first slice quilt was completed. Ten members of SAFA, Seacoast Association of Fiber Artists, worked on translating two of my digital photos into two slice quilts. As a group we were very pleased with the results of our first attempts. Two of the members and I decided to try another slice quilt, so we have picked a photo and are now working on our slices! This is a great learning experience and we all benefit from each other's critiques.

March 12 Opening

On March 12, our SAFA ( Seacoast Association of Fiber Artists ) group openned a show at the Mark Wentwoth Retirement Home in Portsmouth, NH. We hope that both the residents and community members with enjoy the display of our work. The show will continue until May 11th. The above picture captures some of my work that is hanging at this show.

Finally Figured It Out!!!

About six months ago, I purchased a projector from another quilter. I don't know this artist, but she was kind enough to sell me this projector for the cost of shipping. For six months I have not been able to figure out how to project my photos from my laptop to cloth. Then another kind person on the quilt art list gave me the answer! Yesterday, I figured it out and this is my first projection.
I took the photo of this horse and rider last fall and it is the first thing I've tried sketching from the projected image. Of course, then I had to try painting it! This is what I've accomplished since yesterday afternoon. What do you think?

First Finished Piece for 2011

Portsmouth Neighborhood is finally done. My goal was to have it ready for the upcoming SAFA show ( Seacoast Association Fiber Artists ). The opening reception is March 12 at the Mark Wentworth Home in Portsmouth, NH. The Mark Wentworth Home is the white home in my picture, at the end of the street.

Quilting in Progress

My newest painted quilt is in process on my long arm. I am aiming to finish this piece for a group show with my SAFA ( Seacoast Association of Fiber Artists ) friends, that will be held in March, at the Mark Wentworth Home in Portsmouth, NH. The Opening Reception is March 12, 4:-6:00 PM. Come and see us!

First Strokes of Color

There's a little paint on the cloth, and much more to come! I just love these old homes in Portsmouth!

"Beginning is half done...."

Someone said that, don't remember who? Perhaps my mother. I started painting a street scene today. It's a cross street in Portsmouth, NH, filled with colonial homes and a glimpse of The Wentworth Home, in the distance. I hope to complete it in time for an upcoming show at The Wentworth with my art quilt group, SAFA. Time is short and I have been the procrastinating quilter! We'll see how I do!