Shimmering

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 […]

Wondering

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 […]

Frustration and My Creative Process

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 […]

Fiber Art in the Japanese Friendship Garden

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 […]

Now and Not Yet

 

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 […]

Why a “Good Stopping Point” is a BAD time to stop working

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 […]

Gallery Show!

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 and My Tools

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 […]

Vision Gallery

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 – […]

Opening Up

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 […]