Trunk Show for a Quilt Guild

On Tuesday, April 9th,  I had the pleasure of presenting a trunk show for a local quilt guild. The plans for this started way back in June of 2023.  The lady who was scheduling the programs for the guild had seen my work in the local public library display.  We probably emailed at least 20 times prior to the event.  

I must say it was certainly a fun time.  I arrived early so that I got to see all of the show and tell quilts and items from the guild members. 

Here are the photos of some of my presentation. 

This next quilt is one that I haven't shown on my blog previously. 

It was created from lots of pieces from practicing free motion quilting. The first photo is the "back" 

Then here is the front. Honestly either side can be used as the front and face up on the bed.

Below is my Roy G Biv quilt. The colors of the rainbow set on a field of black.

Below is another bright and colorful quilt in a bargello style. (the group went "oooooh!")

Next is the back of a quilt - no picture of the front of this one here. Bu you can find it 

here

Yes we looked at LOTS of quilts and had a great time. 

As my face is in lots of these photos, I am linking to the Friday Face Off with Nicole.

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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An Old Treasure

A week or so ago, I got a phone call from a dear friend that I worked with in Public Health years ago.  She and her husband have opened a little store selling interesting household items, forgotten treasures and other things.   As we were talking her voice took on some excitement. She said "You will never guess what we found as we were looking for things to put in the store!  I found a painting that is signed E. Black.  I just knew it has to be one of yours. We didn't take a picture of it, because I can't bear to sell it."  I couldn't imagine how it ended up in some estate goods in another county.  So I had to visit the store to see it.  Thanks to Google Maps magic, I found her store which is "in the middle of nowhere."   We had a lovely visit and when she showed me this painting, she asked "Is it yours? I just knew it had to be since it is signed E Black."  

 "Yes it is" I answered. "I remember painting it but I don't remember selling it, although I am sure I did."  

It was a joy to see one of my early paintings and realize that I still think I did a nice job on it. I do remember having this at an outside art sale. A woman told me the tree reminded her of trees that she had seen in Africa. The fact is that this one came out of my imagination.  Possibly she was the one who purchased this painting. If so, I hope she enjoyed having it. 

I told me friend I would be happy to buy it back. 

She laughed and said "Oh no, I have a painting by a famous artist and I am keeping it." 
I am not really famous, but I do hope that some of my work survives and is loved long after I am gone. 

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Memories

Friday has zoomed around quickly.  So today I am sharing my own face for the Friday Face Off. 

A number of years ago, I went on a solo trip to the England.  I spent a week in London.  Much of the time was spent wandering the city and enjoying meeting people.  One day in my roaming, I came upon this plaque.  It marked the spot of 84 Charing Cross Road.  I simply had to have a photo.  Two young ladies were equally delighted to find this spot, so they used my camera and took my photo and I took theirs. 

As you can see, I had done some shopping and had a bag on my arm. 

At one point, I met this red-haired lady and had my photo taken with her. 

Don't we make a cute couple?

Finally, I will leave you with a song. 

Linking with Nicole for the Friday Face Off.

Until Next Time,  

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Face Off

To be honest, I have a respiratory infection (bacterial not viral) and time got away from me.  So I went to AI for some quick faces.  Here are my results. 

I think I like the top one best, but I wish it had the black background like the last one. 

Linking with Nicole for the Friday Face Off.

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

Comments are welcomed. I will reply when possible. Of course if you are a "No Reply Blogger"- I can not reply. Links in comments will result in the entire comment being deleted.