The Ladies are in France!!

My two ladies have made it to France and are now in a show with 135 other sentinelles that have been embellished by either stitching, beads, embroidered and other creative techniques.  

To learn more about this show and the artist who designed these ladies, 

go to this blog:  http://origidij.blogspot.com.  

To see pictures of the show including my two ladies, go to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berry-Patchwork-Shop/315693768495491 

(Berry Patch Shop). 

My two pieces are in the picture below -  the upper right hand corner (black border and pink lady) and center to the left of the blue lady (green border with orange lady).

Kate Themel Workshop

Kate Themal Workshop

Saturday, February 15th and Saturday, February 22nd, 2014

Branford SARAH

Kate showing how she stitches each flower.  She took photos of the flowers (left-side).  

These were completed work for show-and-tell for us.

This is mine…unstitched!!

The fabric was purchased from Carol R. Eaton.

A few of us working on our projects.

We got to spend two wonderful Saturdays with Kate Themel who taught us her technique in making beautiful pieces with thread and fabric.  I got to learn about a floating foot for my sewing machine and quilting gloves.  Kate was truly amazing and look forward to finishing my projects!!

Kate Themel's website:  http://www.katethemel.com

Local Color Quilt Show

Local Color

Guilford Art Center

Opening Reception

Friday, February 7, 2014

Kate Themel & Diane Wright - Managing Curators

Local Color traveling quilt show is now at the Guilford Art Center.  This traveling exhibition of fiber art created by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) in the Connetcticut Region.  The show opened on February 7th and will end on March 16th.  

This show depicts the landscapes, landmarks and history of Connecticut.  There is a large variety of techniques, colors and methods to all of these quilts.  Several of the pieces are made by