David Taylor Workshop

My sister and I took a workshop from David Taylor at Asilomar for a week. I love his animals- especially Sir Francis his pig. His quilts are of larger than life barn animals-- and detailed!!!! I decided to do a Sea Turtle for my daughters new condo. I still have the background but my turtle is done!

Hoffman Fabric Tour

I went on a tour of the Hoffman Fabric Facility in Mission Viejo on my birthday. Absolutely loved seeing and touching all of the fabrics! It was nice to know that they still employ artists to paint some of the scenes for their prints. Jamie Fingal set up the tour for SAQA members.

CREATE Retreat in Costa Mesa, California

I'm very excited to be teaching 4 classes at CREATE in Costa Mesa. Registration begins in February.

Art Weekend in Palm Springs

I was joined by 3 fellow artists (Susan Avery Clark, Helen Shafer Garcia & Jane LaFazio) in Palm Springs for the weekend. Between laughs we produced art: Opposite hand portraits, Notan cutouts, Animal designs and Encaustic designs. We also made time to help Elvis celebrate his birthday with a tour of his house.

Quilting Arts Series 700 Preview

Summation 2010 Show

Two quilts from my new series were accepted into the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery Summation 2010 Juried Show. The show runs from December 10- 30, 2010. They are titled: 1 Tomato Series and 1 Lemon Series.

Quilting Arts GIFTS Edition

See my "Artsy Aprons" in the Holiday 2010/2011 issue of Quilting Arts GIFTS Magazine! All of the projects are spectacular--- I've already made Pokey's Patchwork Tote and can't wait to make Jamie Fingal's Felted Flower Pincushions. It's at the news stands now!