“Path to Grandmother’s Garden” which s part the “Trios” Series evokes fond memories of my grandmother’s San Francisco garden which are faint yet lingering.  My aunt lived next door to my grandmother so of course a gate between their gardens joined their yards and homes.  Walking through the gardens on each side of their fences was always fun for me. Not remembering specifically what the flowers were, heck the vegetation could have been all weeds, I remember the sensation of going between their houses with escalating excitement of seeing either one of them.  I loved them each so much and would relish just sitting on a bench with each of them in their gardens, even for a moment. 

*Juried into "Bold Expressions" at Sacramento Gallery of Fine Art October 2017

“Street Crossing New York City”-from Trios Series

We’ve all seen our favorite actors crossing busy New York streets in movies.  For me watching a movie simply doesn’t compare to actually being in the heart of New York’s Time Square or Central Park.  The reality of the hustle bustle mingled with the newness of the city was overwhelming at first.  In the heart of the city we found it was imperative to know where you were headed.  Additionally, paying particular attention to crossing signals and traffic patterns was a higher priority then studying a map.  A sea of yellow as far as your eye could look had a never ending presence. The opportunity to step off the sidewalk into a crosswalk to cross the street was often met with the yellow cab driver punching the gas petal of his yellow mobile device when it was his turn, and not a second later! As pedestrians, we learned quickly that you’d better be ready and know which way you were going and when.  If not ready you could be splashed with water or worse yet honked at while the little yellow demon driver slammed on his breaks and impatiently waited for you to put your toes back on the sidewalk while glaring at you. 

*Juried into "Bold Expressions" at Sacramento Gallery of Fine Art 2017

“Roundabout Chaos” –from Trios Series was inspired by the many questions generated from roundabouts.  They are controlled by yield and one way signs, but because they are designed to increase the capacity of traffic at busy intersections, as a result much chaos ensues. “Roundabout Chaos” is a reflection of the craziness and confusion experienced and seen in a roundabout.  Questions generated are “who should go next”, “what lane do I need to be in to turn right”, “to go left”, and to “get out of this circle” are raised.  Other questions while in a roundabout with double lanes (where confusion magnifies) include things like “why is that car from lane two cutting across the roundabout crossing in front of me in lane one”.  Roundabouts do serve their purpose of moving traffic along and create chaos too.

“Stay on The Hiking Trail”-from “Trios” Series-California offers abundant opportunities to visit and explore hiking trails.  Some of the most beautiful are located in the Sierra Foothills.  This piece represents the ordered paths most trails offer.  It is also a reminder to me that the trails exist to be used, enjoyed, explored as well as offer opportunities to learn about the wonders of nature.  This piece symbolizes the trail’s purpose.  If you choose to go off the trail, although enticing and beautiful, it could be very dangerous and leave you out in the unknown grey area.   Stay on the trail-stay safe.

“Railroad Crossing”-from Trios Series -Railroad crossings are a huge part of the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries resulting in rural communities becoming industrial and urban.  Railroad stations began popping up everywhere as a necessity.  Over time railroad crossings have had to dress up at the crossing in order to shout out the dangers ahead.  Red flashing lights, loud unmistakable dinging, and crossing gates warning of danger are a blessing and necessary.  In spite of the warning signals, unfortunately tragedy still exists to this day.

"Reflections" is a piece made using a confetti style of developing a quilt taught by Denise Oyama Miller.  This piece is a fall picture that caught my attention on a Royalty Free website and has an unknown photographer. This piece is heavily free motion quilted and is ready to hang.  I will defineatily explore this technique more. 

All my fabric is dyed using high quality fabric and dyes.  I use a variety of techniques in dyed but am partial to the process of ice dyeing.  I love how the dyes split in an unpredictable way to create luscious movement of color and design.  I dye silk, cotton and organza.  

Mug Rugs come in a set of 4 mug rug coasters which measure approximately 5x5 inch each one.   They are colorful and add a wonderful accent to any home or yard.  Each mug rug has an absorbent batting and is quilted with either free motion quilting or walking foot designs. . Each set is unique and fun.  Each set is unique and one of a kind.

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Silk has got to me one of my favorite fabrics to touch.  The silk I use is high quality silk such as Habitoi, xxx, xxx and xxx.  I use both ice techniques and standard straight dyeing in low water immersion type dye baths.  Sometimes I will use a resist as a surface design to compliment the piece.   Each scarf is original and one of a kind.  Each scarf is triple washed and ready to wear.