Pieced art quilt with the sun rising boldly from the distance teal hills above the nearby water. The sky is a complex shade of blue with hints of stars. 40 by 40 inches.#pieced #quilted #landscape
And another quilt that found its new home at the Baltimore Craft Show. Thanks to the Craft Council for all your hard work. #artquilt #quiltstudio #craftcouncil #baltimorecraftshow #makermade
A landscape art quilt with the sun rising from the purple hills to the many colors of the sky. Pieced and quilt. #original #art
I am doing a happy dance as my quilt "first light" found a new home. One more day at the Baltimore Craft Show 11-5. #artquilts #wallart #craftcouncil #baltimore
A modern art quilt created by piecing many hundreds of thin strips of cotton fabric together to create an overall pattern. Then intensely quilting the work. #twilight #quilt #sunrise #sunset #original
And my quilt "summer twilight" found it's new home. Two more days at the Baltimore Craft Show. Drop by if you are in the area, there's lots of wonderful work here. #craftcouncil #artquilt #makermade #baltimore #craftshow
Glimpse of the moon is an original art quilt with the moon just peeking through the grasses, At 13 by 60 inches it works as a wall hanging for that long narrow spot or use it as a bureau scarf. #originalquilt #abstractfiber #artistmade
Detail of the quilt showing some of the many fabrics used to create the overall effect. #quilting #fabricart
Normally, as a deadline approaches, I worry which quilt to finish. This time though, thanks to the half time show I just had to make this quilt with its flowing grass. What do you think? #artquilt #pieced #soldonetsy #baltimorehandmade #craftcouncil #original #art
Pieced and quilted art quilt in shades of teal and blue with the marsh grasses swaying in the wind and the moon peeking through. 13 by 60 inches. #marshgrasses #abstractquilt #originalart
Detail shot of an art quilt showing some of the many fabric used to create the overall effect.
I love it when I get inspired as I prepare for the Baltimore Craft Show. Another in my series of long wall hangings. I call this one "harbor moon". Don't you love the complex colors of teal and blue. #baltimorecraftshow #artquilt #etsy #nauticalart #craftcouncil
Machine quilting a piece in yellows and blues,
Machine quilting another hanging as I get ready for the Baltimore Craft Show Feb 20-22. So much to do. So little time. Yikes. #artquilt #quilting #makermade #baltimore #craftshow #craftcouncil
Two quilted table mats pieced in soft teal colors shown with soft colored house plants. #craftcouncil #paradisecityartsfestival #teal #pieced #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls
Sometimes we need a moment of calm. That is why I made these quilted mats in soft teal. What do you think? #tablemats #soldonetsy #makermade #craftcouncil
My first quilt of the new year with the golden sun rising from the dark horizon into the many colors of the grey sky. #modern #contemporary #art #original
And it is done. My first quilt of the new year which I call not surprisingly "first light". What do you think? It is 31 by 60 inches. #artquilt #etsy #soldonetsy #craftcouncil #paradisecityartsfestival #pieced #quilt
Next February I will be back at the American Craft Made show in Baltimore! This is one of the most respected and anticipated craft fairs in the United States. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this amazing show.
#prettyshinybeads #craftcouncil #ACC2026
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Machine quilting the new work in progress.
And now for the machine quilting. #artquilt #workinprogress #quiltstudio #quilting #craftcouncil #americanmade #baltimore #paradisecityartsfestival
Next February I will be back at the American Craft Made show in Baltimore! This is one of the most respected and anticipated craft fairs in the United States. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this amazing show. #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #craftcouncil
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Work in progress showing the sun rising into the grey sky although bits of purple sky are breaking through. #sunrise #fiber #wip
I love it when the new quilt starts to come together. #workinprogress #piecing #artquilt #craftcouncil #art
A pieced quilt with the sun rising from the verdant green hills into the blues of the sky. Pieced and quilted in an original design. #abstracttextile #art #landscape #quiltstudio #shelburnefalls #visitwesternmass
It is hard to believe that it is already time to begin thinking about promoting my shows in 2026. I just used an image of my quilt "bright morning" for the ACC Show in Baltimore in February. #finecraft #artquilt #quiltbusiness #craftcouncil
A pieced art quilt that captures the rich glory of the sky on a summer day above the golden horizon. Beneath the land echoes shades of teal and turquoise. #originalart #artyear #pieced #landscape #bluesky
Thanks so much to the American Craft Show in Baltimore for another wonderful fair--it was almost like the old days--seeing old friends, making new connections and enjoying community. #craftcouncil #accbaltimore #artquilts #makermade #quiltsky #februArty
The stillness of winter is a pieced art quilt capturing a soft sunrise over dark green horizon. The lad echoes shades of taupe. An original landscape quilt. #original #landscape #piecedart #artyear
Sweet. Yesterday at the ACC Baltimore Craft Show my quilt "the stillness of winter" found its new home. One more day left. #craftcouncil #makermade #artquilt #stillness #februArty
A large abstract painting which is part of Robert Motherwell's series "Elegy for the Spanish Republic" lest we forget. #motherwell #spanishrepublic #motherwell #artinspiration #quiltinspiration
After set up for the Baltimore Craft Show, we took an art break to the Baltimore Museum of Art where they had one of Robert Motherwell's "Elegy for the Spanish Republic" on display. What a powerful piece and a powerful reminder. #art #craftcouncil #quilt
A snapshot of my booth at the Baltimore Craft Show with many art quilts and placemats displayed. #craft #finecraft #quiltsky #februArty
And I am ready for the Baltimore Craft Show that opens today at 10. Here's hoping. #artquilts #quiltsky #craftcouncil #makermade #accbaltimore
Ancient dawn is an original art quilt that captures the sun rising above the burgundy horizon with the sky ablaze in shades of tuquoise and tea. 40 by 40 inches.l #piecedart #teal #etsy #paradisecityartsfestival #original #fiberart #accbaltimore
OK--and now for something lighter. Here is my quilt "ancient dawn" for FebruArty. I do love the color turquoise in all its splendor. #februArty #artyear #turquoise #quilt #makermade #craftcouncil
A modern table runner pieced in changing shades of blue. 12.5 by 40 inches. #moderndecor #FebruArty #artsyear
Detail of table runner showing all the thin strips of fabric pieced to give the overall effect. #bluesky
I just had to make a new table runner to celebrate Blue Sky--what do you think? #tablerunner #piecedquilt #womensartbluesky #craftcouncil #etsy #paradisecityartsfestival
A selection of quilted mats in various colors of purple with accents of grey and teal. The mats are easily washed. #tabledecor #paradisecityartsfestival #tablemats #accbaltimore
Having choice is best, isn't it? Here is a selection of quilted place mats I made for the Baltimore Craft Show next week. What do you think? #soldonetsy #craftcouncil #quiltedmats #tabledecor
The memory of spring is an original art quilt that captures sunrise over the greening landscape. It is created by the artist one strip at a time and then machine quilted. #quiltsky #landscape #springart #paradisecityartsfestival
Detail of quilt showing the many strips of cotton fabric used to create the overall design. #artyear #artbluesky #accbaltimore
It may be chilly and snowy outside, but I just finished my quilt "the memory of spring". What do you think? It is 17.5 by 60 inches, machine pieced and quilted in my own variation of quilt as you go. An original design. #craftcouncil #FebruArty #artsky #women'sart #fiberart #landscape #artquilt
Original art quilt pieced of many thin strips of cotton fabric with the yellow from the sun rising above the dark plum horizon. The sky is shades of blue and the land is also shades of blue. #original #madebyartist #westernmass #sunrise
Posting my quilt "the edge of the day" for FebruArty and ArtYear. Edge is definitely how I have been feeling recently, if you know what I mean. #FebruArty #ArtYear #quilt #artquilt #quiltsky #craftcouncil
Original art quilt with the light lingering over the green hills. Above is the blue sky. #abstract #sunset #improv #madebyartist
Welcome February. Here is my quilt for FebruArty "sunset over the hills". What do you think? #quilting #landscape #art #craftcouncil
Getting ready for American Craft Made Baltimore, Feb. 21-23,2025. Message me for discounted tickets 🎫
#americancraftmade #americancraft #craftcouncil #americancraftmadebaltimore
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An image of my booth showing many quilts arranged against the black back drop at a major craft show. #quiltsky #landscape
As I get ready for the ACC American Made Craft Show in Baltimore this February, I try to imagine where each quilt will hang in my booth. Always a great exercise and incentive. #quilts #artquilts #textiles #craftcouncil #shopsmall
A view of quilts hanging in my studio gallery showing many different landscapes in a range of colors made by the artist. #westernmass #fiberart
Finally my studio has enough new quilts to feel fresh. Of course I still have more to do before the American Made
Craft in Baltimore this February and Paradise City in March. #quiltsky #shelburnefalls #madebyartist #craftcouncil
