I was sitting in my studio today, doing something we don’t do often enough. Nothing. No stitching. No fixing. No pushing forward. Just breathing. In front of me was a piece in progress—layers of fabric forming canyon walls, carved and stacked like time itself. Part of it complete. Part of it still only lines and possibility. As I took it in, my mind wandered to a question that tends to arrive only when things finally go quiet: What is the meaning of life? Not in a heavy, phil

If you’ve ever looked at your overflowing calendar and thought, “How am I supposed to be creative with all THIS going on?” …ohhhhh, trust me — I’m right there with you! Between teaching classes back to back, from Tucson to Sun City West, prepping for a private group workshop, creating art for galleries, and managing life’s curveballs — whew! It’s a full, beautiful, wild ride. But here’s something I’ve learned: “If you feel overwhelmed, you’re in good company — keep going.”  �

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NO RULES, JUST ART — that’s the heart of everything I create and everything I teach. Thread painting is one of those techniques that truly embodies that philosophy. It’s playful, expressive, a little wild, and incredibly rewarding. And I can’t wait to share it with you. If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know that thread painting is how I bring fabric to life. It’s where quilting meets art, where color meets texture, and where your creative voice gets to shine

Who knew something as simple as cheesecloth could create such magic? 🧵 In this blog, I’ll show you how to turn your favorite photos into textured, dimensional art quilts using nothing but cheesecloth, paint, and imagination. Get ready to fall in love with the process — and join me for my upcoming Cheesecloth Art class!

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