springtime flowers reflected in clear water 
creating the fabrics 
 All of the fabric in this Art Quilt is discharged, dyed and/or painted by me. I used a technique known as “arashi shibori” – wrapping fabric on a 4” diameter piece of PVC pipe, winding that with cotton crochet string, and […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										This was my first breakthrough piece of 2014: 
(C)2014 24″ x 24″ $1500 
This is like the path on which my mind travels. I go through phases of clear linear thinking, scrambled confusion, spiraling ideas and centering prayer. I am continually asking myself ‘what if…?’ 
I have been wanting to combine my art quilting and […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										 I wanted to share a few photos of “Swirls” as I was working on it. I thought I’d write a bit about the process- like a tutorial perhaps. 
But what’s on my mind at the moment is how frustrating this piece was to make. I might have give up any number of times, except […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										During the month of March, I had the opportunity to share my ArtQuilts in a unique venue- the Japanese Friendship Garden in downtown Phoenix. 
Here are my 2 newest pieces, on display in this lovely outdoor setting, with haiku poems to go along with the theme: Fiber Haiku 
Meditation 
Meditation is A doorway to inner […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										                  
				  
I am learning to live in the present moment.  
This does not come naturally to me – I tend to live more in the land of possibilities. I like to think of myself as a visionary, imagining all kinds of wonderful potential outcomes – not perfect, but truly excellent. I have visions for […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										part 1 finished 
My mother taught me to sew; she taught me a lot of good things. But finishing major projects and maintaining creative momentum were not necessarily her strengths. Which is why I have had to unlearn one of her favorite lessons. . . about coming to a good stopping point. 
A good […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										I had several pieces at Bezalel Gallery in Scottsdale. 
The theme of the exhibit was “Spiritual Art”. 
 Here I am with my older son, Evan, at the gallery. Two of my large, new pieces are behind us. 
 I sold a piece! This is Elizabeth Sinclair and her new Art Quilt, “Open Door” Notice […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										My studio is a little less than 8 feet wide, set up so I can move between sewing, cutting, pressing and designing stations by simply rolling and rotating in my chair. I have felt-covered Styrofoam boards nailed to the walls, and a couple of free-standing design boards. Fabric pieces easily cling to the felt surface […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										My artwork is at The Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler! 
This gallery is fabulous – it is owned and operated by the city of Chandler (the Chandler Cultural Foundation). I feel really happy to have my work in this space. 
Brave the road construction on Arizona Avenue, south of Chandler Blvd and stop in – […] 
 						 	
						
		
								
										I have a solo show!Well, its the coffee shop at church, but it is a nice space and good motivation to work. 
I have volunteered to coordinate some art and artist things at “the grove” – and one of the things I get to do is put together a featured artist exhibits each month. So […] 
 						 	
						
	
						
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