I have one piece of work at the SAQA and NBO exhibit called “Art Evolved: Intertwined.” The exhibition has been installed at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts where it will be on display from March 1 through August 31, 2025. From the museum: “In the hands of contemporary fibre artists, beauty and function seamlessly…
In 2023, I completed Mind Wanderings Over Tumbling Rocks, a textile piece deeply connected to my personal journey through grief and healing. The foundation of the work consists of textile appliqué rocks – each one stitched during the pandemic – a time of collective stillness that, for me, was intertwined with personal loss and trauma….
In between the usual comings and goings, I feel that this week, I made progress; more stitches have been added to my vessel piece. Tiny stitches tracing the edges, building depth, reinforcing the form. The vessel continues to take shape. Each stitch is a moment—some quick and effortless, others requiring more care, like the ebb…
Lately, it feels like all I’ve done is stitch and watch TV reruns. No big projects completed, no major breakthroughs—just the quiet rhythm of needle and thread, moving through fabric while old shows play in the background. And you know what? It’s OK. I am OK with that. It’s okay to have weeks where creativity…
Can you believe the first month of the year is already behind us? It feels like I was just transferring my first stitches onto fabric to start working on my stitch journal, and now I have an entire month stitched into it. Time moves so fast, but in a way, this project has made me…
As a member of the TextileArtist.org Stitch Club, I always look forward to the diverse workshops offered by talented artists from around the world. This month’s workshop with Dijanne Cervaal was no exception and left me inspired and excited about the possibilities. Dijanne focus on carving lino stamps and using them to stamp designs on…
Reflections on Teaching, Creating, and Leaving a Mark January is in full swing. I taught four classes for Craft Napa and as the last session wrapped up, I found myself reflecting on the feedback from students who shared how much they appreciated what they had learned. Their words were kind, their enthusiasm contagious. But more…
As we step into 2025, I find myself drawn – once again – to the quiet, meditative practice of daily stitching. A few days ago, I received an email from Karen Turner, where she shared her completed stitch journal for 2024. That’s serendipity for you. I was wondering how I was going to start the…
As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year full of creativity, connection, and countless moments of inspiration, and I want to take a moment to thank all of you – fellow creatives – for being a part of it. In 2024, my work was created by exploring new techniques and…
As I prepare to travel to Portugal, I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the excitement of travel and discovery, on the other – the pull of home for a homebody like me. Home is where the world makes sense to me. It’s not just the walls or the cozy corners, but the rhythm…
As I write this, I’m watching a black squirrel running back and forth on the fence. It seems to be having a grand time. Up the bare tree it goes, only to come down and jump on the fence and start all over again. It looks like a very healthy squirrel, bushy tail and shiny…
The “in-between” periods, though not as visibly productive, are actually part of the creative cycle. They allow for a pause, a rest period that can help recharge your creative energy. This phase is essential.
I wake up every morning and wonder why I still do what I do. Why that need to create. Some people may think “creating for the sake of creating.” I’m reminded of a quote by Ludwig van Beethoven who wrote a stunning letter to his brothers after completing his Second Symphony. I quote: “Ah, how…
Today, I want to delve into a subject that’s deeply personal to me: the beauty and significance of bare trees, both in art and in life. Growing up surrounded by trees, especially with my dad as the general manager of a lumber mill in a small town, I developed a unique relationship with trees. The…
Finding peace in the process Yikes! Another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of September. Where has the year gone? hahaha Have you heard that one before? It seems that the world has accelerated and we can’t make it stop; somedays I feel like yelling “let me get off”. Slow…