Happy Daddy Day!

I decided to create a piece of art for my husband for father's day.  I like the way it turned out for the most part.  I love the way the quilting on the face turned out!  I usually shy away from that.  Anyhoo, my hubby was pleased. 

Accepted!

One of the things I have always wanted to do, not unlike many fiber artists, is to be accepted into exhibits and shows.  I had not really tried to enter many in the past, mostly due to my insecurities, thinking my work may not be "good enough".  However, keeping with my inspirational quote for the year, "Perfection is the enemy of greatness", I decided to enter a few shows this year.  What do I have to lose?  My goal is simply to be accepted. 

So far, I have been accepted to two exhibits:  All Things Fiber with the Arts Council Brazos Valley this summer where two of my older pieces are being displayed now through July 31st,

 

 and the other is the "What's for Dinner" exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston this November.  In this exhibit, participants were asked to make a placemat and their favorite meal--yes, as a piece of fiber art!  I did what no one who knows me would be the least bit surprised about: pizza!

 I also entered the "Traditions" exhibit at the IQA Festival based on one of my favorite wedding pictures.  I really tried a lot of new techniques in this one, and regardless of being accepted or not, I am really proud of it.  I have not heard back about this one yet, but I am keeping my finger crossed!  Because of the rules, I can't post any pictures of either of these works yet.  But here is the photo that I drew inspiration from.

Fused Quilt Blocks class

This class is for ages 8-13.  I have done this project several times with my students, and they have really enjoyed it.  It is more based on traditional quilt blocks versus art quilting, but there is no sewing involved.  These are a few examples:

Fiber Portrait Class

Here is the example for my Fiber Portrait Class.  I have done this several times before, but usually I simplify the face and do free motion quilting on it.  No quilting this time, but more details on the image.  This is the year of experimentation and learning experiences.  I really like this one, too.  I am already planning others. 

Mini Abstract Fiber Art Class

Here is the example for my Mini Abstract Fiber Art Class.  Students will create their own original fabric painting and embellish it.

 

It has been embellished with hand stitches and beads.  I liked the way it turned out.  So what do you think?

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!

As many know, I spend my weekdays teaching art to middle schoolers.  I love it because I get to make art all day long and show others how to express themselves.  Well, the art teachers in my school district were extended to invitation to teach some weeklong classes at the Longview Museum of Fine Arts.  I have always wanted to teach some beginner fiber art classes to adults, but that goal had yet to come to fruition.....Until now.  I proposed three classes, and they were all accepted and put on the calendar!  Here they are:

• June 10-14 from 1:00-3:00
• Fiber Portraits

• July 15-19 from 1:00-3:00
  Fused Miniature Quilts

• August 5-9 from 1:00-3:00
  Mini Abstract Fiber Art

I am so excited about it, I am making new work to use as examples.  Now I just have to hope that enough people will sign up that I will actually be able to hold the class. 

 

SAQA Benefit Auction

I have completed and submitted my auction piece for this year's auction.  This is my third year participating.  Studio Art Quilt Associates is an organization that I am a part of which promotes and educates about the fiber art medium in the form of quilts.  This auction is the largest fundraiser for the organization.  Check out the other 12" X 12" pieces at www.saqa.com.