Acceptance

I just learned yesterday that one of my pieces was accepted into the Sacred Threads exhibit in Herndon, Virginia, July 10 - 28, 2013. Needless to say, I am very excited. The title is Rootedness and refers to both the roots of trees and the roots we all have.

This is one of the largest non-bed quilts I have done. It measures 35" wide by 55" high. Here's some details of the many roots, some obvious and some hidden, all intersecting and touching.

I hope you can make plans to see the entire exhibit. When I saw the exhibit two years, I was moved so deeply that I had to visit it again and again.

Now, it's time to get back to finishing some pieces for an upcoming exhibit of my work in Berkeley Springs, WV, in May and June.

Let's continue to hold so many people in so many places who are hurting from events in the news in our hearts and prayers.
Karen

 

Busy from the ballet to the Peeps Show

and sewing in between. Last week began with a trip to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with Abigail for her 16th birthday event. We saw the New York City Ballet perform excerpts from Carousel, a Philip Glass ballet and a series of waltzes. It was stunning. We were impressed with the Center and loved the performances. Here are some photos - first Abigail with a bust of JFK, then the grown-up shoes we chose a while ago, then the ceiling of the Opera House.

 



 

I always get nervous travelling to D.C., having gotten lost there numerous times. Our trip down was so easy and then I used my son-in-law's GPS for the trip home. It took us through the city, but got us home.

Yesterday, Abigail, her younger brother Josh and I went to see the annual Peep Show at the Carroll Arts Center. Not a burlesque show, but a creative explosion of things made with those marshmallow Peeps.  This year, this local show even got some national TV attention. Exciting! So many cool things to look at - here are some.

Of course, a purple people eater!

Around these two events was Easter. Again, I shared the Triduum with my Benedictine friends and was richly fed spiritually.

I've been working on a few small quilts for an exhibit in May and June in WV. This is another marsh scene. I'd like some feedback. I added the green shapes near the sky, intending them to be trees waiting for trunks. Now I'm not sure. Are they trees or mountains? What do you think?

Here's a related piece that I made for the Arts Council anniversary show. It's their 10th anniversary and they asked members to create a piece 10" x 10". Here's mine, similar to the one above that is larger.

Okay, time to get back to work and watch some NCIS episodes on DVD. I spent a bunch of time walking in the woods today in 65 degree weather -- AT LAST! Hope you are getting some spring in your area.

Karen