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Be Stronger Finds a New Home at the Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Be Stronger was purchased during the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival by a local collector. I know it is gone to a good home. Be Stronger is the sixth quilt in my “Be series.” Other quilts in the series include Be Brilliant, Be … Continue reading
New Residents in My Studio
Several of my quilting friends are also doll makers, so I have included original dolls in my studio collection. During the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival, I did a little shopping. I purchased one of Cookie Patterson’s dolls and named her … Continue reading
A Small Bouquet For My Studio
During the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival, I added to my collection of works by other fiber artists. These works are displayed in my studio to give me inspiration. The quilt shown above is from Aleathia Chisolm’s 2014 mug rug collection. … Continue reading
Choose To Bloom Will Be Appraised During the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival
My quilt Choose To Bloom will be appraised at Hammonds House Museum during the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival. Holly Anderson and Nancy Franklin will appraise the quilt. After being appraised, Choose To Bloom will be on loan to the DeKalb County … Continue reading
What I Learned From Quilt Artist Bisa Butler
Saturday , I performed my official duties as CEO of the Clara Ford Foundation. It was my pleasure to introduce Bisa Butler, the featured quilter of the Atlanta Quilt Festival, who shared her quilts with an enthusiastic crowd. Afterwards, I assisted … Continue reading
A Day With Quilt Artist Bisa Butler
All artists are inspired by other artists. Quilters are no different. This weekend I am part of a lucky group of quilters who will take a Master Quilting Class with Bisa Butler. She will teach her technique for making collage portrait … Continue reading
Be Stronger is Part of the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival Exhibit
Be Stronger is a continuation of my “Be series.” It is the sixth quilt in the series. Others are Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Be Bossy, Be Calm and Be Brilliant. Each quilt in the series offers a word of encouragement. Be Stronger was … Continue reading
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Be Bossy is Part of the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival Exhibit
Be Bossy is making her public debut at the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival July 27th – August 9th at South Fulton Arts Center, 4645 Butner Road, College Park, GA. Stop by to see her in person. The exhibit is open daily from … Continue reading
Serene at Sixty is Part of the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival Exhibit
Sometimes I make a quilt just for me. Serene at Sixty is one of those quilts. It is my “Happy Birthday to me quilt.” You can see it in person during the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival July 27 – August 9 … Continue reading
My Wine Themed Quilts Will be Part of 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival
Two of my quilts will be part of the exhibit featuring wine-themed quilts at the 2014 Atlanta Quilt Festival. The Festival opens Sunday, July 27, 2014 at noon at South Fulton Arts Center and closes August 9, 2014. The exhibit … Continue reading
