Quilts in Color Opening

Hi everyone,

I am part of an exhibit at the Anderson Arts Center called Quilts in Color. I will have one room with about ten of my "Water Colors" - part of my series of water reflection quilts. The reception is from 1-4 pm on Sunday, January 29. I also have a piece called 100 Long Lives in the Women's Journeys In Fiber, Aprons exhibit that will be there at the same time.

There are 5 artists exhibitng in the Quilts in Color exhibit and there are about 30 artists represented in the Aprons exhibit so there is lots to see and make the trip worthwhile!

New Year's Eve! Again!

Happy New Year! I can't believe that a whole year has flown by again. It all goes so fast. My Grandmother use to say that time traveled on square wheels as a kid and then on very fast wheels as an old lady. I didn't understand what she was talking about when I was 8 but I do now. 

My daughter is doing fine after bypass and I hope that 2011 brings her renewed good helath and happiness.

Have a great 2011!

Coming to a close

As the year is drawing to a close I think about the path I have followed. It seems very much like this labyrinth - lots of twists and turns. I feel good about the work I have done this year and the life changes that are in process. I feel that I have gone deeper inside as I do my artwork. I made a commitment a year ago to do this blog as a daily practice and I did pretty well - 286 days. I gave myself time off for hip surgery and travel! Now I am thinking about what next year's daily practice will be and still have not decided on a direction. I think I will continue to blog - but more occasionally!

Christmas bouquet

The Christmas bouquet that I have had around for the past week or so has these interesting flowers in it. They started out all closed up and gradually have opened out and the center has become more pronounced. I don't know what they are but I like the coloration and the way they have transformed over time.

Think good thoughts

These two special people need good thoughts today. My Mom, will be 88 today. She is a remarkable person - has 5 children, 13 grandchildren,  9 great-grandchildren. She has seen a lot in her life and is still positive and loving. My daughter, Rachel, is going to have by-pass heart surgery today. Her heart is damaged from a heart attack and she needs her heart to function better so that she can move on to a kidney trnasplant as soon as possible. Send positive energy her way today and for the upcoming recovery period. Thank you.

Grace

Even with snow bending them toward the ground these grasses are graceful.

Reaching Out

I like the strength and hardiness of this pine tree as the branches reach out to each side.