Spring in 75 days

I love Frieda Andersons Daffodils.

It reminds me to get busy.

I NEED new inventory for shows.

New,

Unique

Awesome.

Time to buckle down

Golden

 A cloudy rainy morning here in Indiana.

Needed to make my own sunshine.

So I went to my photo stash to find some color.

Another week to try and create some art,

Have a great week my friends.

Lazy weekend

 I live in a special place.

Tucked away in the woods

on top of the hill.

The sun shines through the trees creating a mood

 The cold air in the winter creates a foggy landscape

out the back yard.

Enjoy a peaceful week end.

Peace to all.

Winter

We are supposed to have 14 below Sunday morning.

That's cold enough to stay inside.

All the college grand kids are coming home by

the week end. Wishing them safe travels.

Yesterday I got the 3 sunflowers done for the

art quilt. Today I fuse everything together

and start quilting it.

Hopefully finishing by Friday afternoon.

Some of my favorites.

 I thought I would share a few of my favorite works

of art. The first one is an acrylic painting

'Yellow Barns'

 The second is an art quilt I did while at QSDS in

Ohio and called ' Central Park'

 Than a beautiful art quilt I should have kept.

'Autumn'

I still have the painting though.

The last one is 'Sunset at Cedar Ridge'.

The view off of our deck.

I consider myself very fortunate to be able to make

these lovely pieces.

I am amazed at times.

I thank God for the talent he has put into my hands

and my heart.

Progress

 Now it is time for the leaves.

Getting closer to the finish line.

 I love the colors this quilt is producing.

The fabrics seem to glow.

 I worked hard yesterday and should be able to finish 

this today. Looking toward Lake Michigan in the

fall. Almost calls for the Chicago Skyline.

 I found another use for my template holder.

Holding small art works so I can enjoy them

while I work. Love Diane Dornan"s bird.

 Now I just need to add some highlights

and it will be done.

Have a Happy 4th of July.

Todays work

Worked on some small quilts for Montana today.

They are about half way there.

 I added some interest to the sky with paint.

I am in the process of cleaning the studio.

The last 4 months it got a tad bit messy.

 Now that the show has opened I need to get

some direction going. Need to sit down and plan

the next year. Always something to think about.

Best of Show

Yesterday was the opening of the 71st annual Salon

Show  hosted by South Shore Arts in Munster, Indiana.

I was honored to receive the Best of Show award.

When I started in Fine arts in 2009 one of my goals

was to get into this show. Now to win the top award.

I am proud and thankful.

Time for another landscape quilt.

 I think it is time to start something new.

This photograph will be my inspiration.

The rolling verdant hills of Minnesota.

One of my favorite places.

Today I will finish putting the binding on the

raffle quilt. It is a beautiful day to sew.

I planted some Shirley poppies and marigolds

outside my studio window to have a spot of

color all summer long.

Saturday a day of slowly taking it easy.