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- Hometown:
- Colorado
- About Me:
- I love fiber arts of all sorts! I like learning new things and experimenting with new fibers and techniques. I do quilting, machine embrodiery, free motion embroidery, machine needle felting and mixed media arts. I love pencil drawing, encaustic wax art and also do fused glass and I love dying fabrics!!
- Website:
- http://threadsnfiber.blogspot.com/
A few things I do
This is a wall quilt I made from pictures of my Grandmother along with all her mementos, hankies, lace, old buttons & jewelry.
A quilted jacket I made for me!!
This is Ragnor the troll doll I made last winter. He is anxiously awaiting his mate, but...........I just haven't gotten around to creating her YET!! He is getting lonely so I must get busy.
Patsy's Blog
I haven't been very good at blogging lately. I got a new Janome 6600 machine and I've been bonding w…
I haven't been very good at blogging lately. I got a new Janome 6600 machine and I've been bonding with it. I think it's awesome and just about have it figured out. I've been taking classes on all the bells & whistles and how to properly use them to their maximum extent.
I've loaded some more pictures some of recent projects and others done a few years back.
I took the doodle class with Susan @ Joggles but it just doesn't seem to be my "thing". I'm hoping it's just "now" tha…
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Posted on November 18th, 2007 at 11:55am —
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First Day
This is my first day on Fiber Arts/Mixed Media. Gunnel in Sweden invited me to join her here!!! Hi Gunnel and thanks for the invite!!!! What a neat place to land at!!!! Already Barbara has added me to her friends list. Hi Barbara I love your blog.
I guess I had better get to work setting up my page!!
Posted on October 5th, 2007 at 6:00pm —
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Art competitions
Baker Arts Center 11th National Juried Art Exhibit - Liberal, Kansas
$7500.00 in cash awards. Deadline: November 8, 2008
Painters' Challenge - Online Exhibition
$1000 in awards. Deadline: November 1, 2008
Emerging Artists 2009 - Hudson, New York
$1000 cash, $2600 in publication awards. Deadline: November 30, 2008
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey 23rd International Juried Show - Summit, New Jersey
Cash awards totaling $1,800. Deadline: December 1, 2008
National Art Premiere 2009 - Elmhurst, Illinois
$3000 in awards. Deadline: October 31, 2008
International Art Competitions
Richeson 75: Still Life and Floral International Competition - Kimberly, Wisconsin
$3000 cash Best in Show; Total prizes: $7500. Deadline: August 29, 2008
A Show of Heads - Hudson, New York
$2600 in publication awards. Deadline: August 31, 2008
Ambience Art Contest 2008 - Online Exhibition
$1000 in awards. Deadline: August 31, 2008
Quilt National '09 - Athens, Ohio
Over $6,000 in prize monies. Deadline: September 5, 2008
Open International Online Exhibition for Acrylic Painters
$3000 + merchandise. Deadline: September 15, 2008
Fiber Art Calls
“NAKED”
Two Deadlines:
September 25, 2008 (POSTMARK)
September 30, 2008 by 5:00pm (Hand Delivery)
“NAKED”
Sixth Street Gallery
Vancouver, WA 98660
November 4 – November 30, 2008
“NAKED” Uncovered, having no means of defense or protection open, unarmed, defenseless unprovided with needful or desirable accessories plain, mere, simple void of elaboration diminution or concealment, open to view, bare and pure bewitching both body and soul raw fury
“Naked to mine enemies”- Shakespeare
The basis of this show invites praise of the NAKED form. The human body, mould, external three dimensional shape that houses our hearts, souls, and limbs. The creatively different arrangement we call our body. NAKED is conceived to allow the artist freedom to create art with this image of the primal element of life, the human form, in mind. NAKED.
All two and three dimensional media are welcome, as well as time-based art. Let your ventures run NAKED.
Submissions
Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces for jurying. There is a jury fee of $20. The jury fee is $10 for youth artists 14 years or younger.
Submission forms, accompanying materials, and payment should be mailed to or dropped off at:
“NAKED”
Sixth Street Gallery
105 W Sixth Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Artists may include a SASE for return of submission materials. No materials will be returned without a SASE.
Artists are encouraged, but not required, to offer accepted work for sale. Sixth Street Gallery will take a 35% commission on all sold pieces.
Download prospectus: www.sixthstreetgallery.com/calltoartists
Visit website for additional details: http://www.sixthstreetgallery.com/
Sixth Street Gallery
105 W Sixth Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Questions
If you have any questions, please call 360-693-7340 or email Brooke at keitel2929@hotmail.com.
September 25, 2008 (POSTMARK)
September 30, 2008 by 5:00pm (Hand Delivery)
“NAKED”
Sixth Street Gallery
Vancouver, WA 98660
November 4 – November 30, 2008
“NAKED” Uncovered, having no means of defense or protection open, unarmed, defenseless unprovided with needful or desirable accessories plain, mere, simple void of elaboration diminution or concealment, open to view, bare and pure bewitching both body and soul raw fury
“Naked to mine enemies”- Shakespeare
The basis of this show invites praise of the NAKED form. The human body, mould, external three dimensional shape that houses our hearts, souls, and limbs. The creatively different arrangement we call our body. NAKED is conceived to allow the artist freedom to create art with this image of the primal element of life, the human form, in mind. NAKED.
All two and three dimensional media are welcome, as well as time-based art. Let your ventures run NAKED.
Submissions
Artists are invited to submit up to three pieces for jurying. There is a jury fee of $20. The jury fee is $10 for youth artists 14 years or younger.
Submission forms, accompanying materials, and payment should be mailed to or dropped off at:
“NAKED”
Sixth Street Gallery
105 W Sixth Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Artists may include a SASE for return of submission materials. No materials will be returned without a SASE.
Artists are encouraged, but not required, to offer accepted work for sale. Sixth Street Gallery will take a 35% commission on all sold pieces.
Download prospectus: www.sixthstreetgallery.com/calltoartists
Visit website for additional details: http://www.sixthstreetgallery.com/
Sixth Street Gallery
105 W Sixth Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Questions
If you have any questions, please call 360-693-7340 or email Brooke at keitel2929@hotmail.com.
Tacoma Art Museum: Exhibition Proposals
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Tacoma Art Museum
Exhibition Proposals
Tacoma, WA
Submitting Exhibition Proposals
To ensure the timely and thorough review of your proposal, please follow these guidelines:
Required Materials
Exhibition proposal explaining rationale, relevance to Tacoma Art Museum, and artwork to be included
Information about curatorial expertise and any relevant biographical information
Fact sheet detailing number and size of artworks in proposed exhibition, linear or square feet required, costs, insurance coverage, and scheduling availability
Images of artwork: Digital images on CD or a on a Web site are preferred. The museum no longer accepts slides, transparencies, or color prints without prior written consent. Please do not submit original artwork. The museum cannot accept unsolicited artwork through the mail or in person without prior written communication. The museum will not be responsible for lost or damaged material.
Self-addressed, stamped, envelope to ensure return of your materials
Materials should be mailed to:
Tacoma Art Museum Curatorial Department
Attn: Exhibition Proposals
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Proposals are not accepted by e-mail or in person.
Review Process
The curatorial staff and program planning committee review proposals on an ongoing basis. Due to the high volume of proposals we receive, we will mail a reply within three to six months of submission.
Our schedule is planned a minimum of two years in advance and emphasizes thematic exhibitions and work by established Northwest artists. Exhibitions are carefully balanced to offer a wide variety of programming; therefore, we are rarely able to incorporate unsolicited proposals.
Visit website for addtional details: www.tacomaartmuseum.org
Tacoma Art Museum
Exhibition Proposals
Tacoma, WA
Submitting Exhibition Proposals
To ensure the timely and thorough review of your proposal, please follow these guidelines:
Required Materials
Exhibition proposal explaining rationale, relevance to Tacoma Art Museum, and artwork to be included
Information about curatorial expertise and any relevant biographical information
Fact sheet detailing number and size of artworks in proposed exhibition, linear or square feet required, costs, insurance coverage, and scheduling availability
Images of artwork: Digital images on CD or a on a Web site are preferred. The museum no longer accepts slides, transparencies, or color prints without prior written consent. Please do not submit original artwork. The museum cannot accept unsolicited artwork through the mail or in person without prior written communication. The museum will not be responsible for lost or damaged material.
Self-addressed, stamped, envelope to ensure return of your materials
Materials should be mailed to:
Tacoma Art Museum Curatorial Department
Attn: Exhibition Proposals
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Proposals are not accepted by e-mail or in person.
Review Process
The curatorial staff and program planning committee review proposals on an ongoing basis. Due to the high volume of proposals we receive, we will mail a reply within three to six months of submission.
Our schedule is planned a minimum of two years in advance and emphasizes thematic exhibitions and work by established Northwest artists. Exhibitions are carefully balanced to offer a wide variety of programming; therefore, we are rarely able to incorporate unsolicited proposals.
Visit website for addtional details: www.tacomaartmuseum.org
Tacoma Art Museum: Artist Portfolio Submissions
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Tacoma Art Museum
Artist Portfolio Submissions
Tacoma, WA
Submitting Artist Portfolio
To ensure the timely and thorough review of your materials, please follow these submission guidelines:
Required Materials
Resume detailing exhibition history, collections, and gallery representation
Artist’s statement, including relevance to Tacoma Art Museum’s mission: Connecting People through Art. Tacoma Art Museum serves the diverse communities of the Northwest through its collection, exhibitions, and learning programs, emphasizing art and artists from the Northwest.
Images of artwork (up to twenty). Digital images on CD or a on a Web site are preferred. The museum no longer accepts slides, transparencies, or color prints without prior written consent.
Please do not submit original artwork. The museum cannot accept unsolicited artwork through the mail or in person without prior written communication. The museum will not be responsible for lost or damaged material.
Copies of published exhibition reviews
Self-addressed, stamped envelope to ensure return of your materials
Materials should be mailed to:
Tacoma Art Museum Curatorial Department
Attn: Artist Submissions
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Submissions are not accepted by e-mail or in person.
Review Process
The curatorial staff reviews submissions on an ongoing basis. Due to the high volume we receive, we will mail a reply within three to six months of your submission.
Our exhibition schedule is planned a minimum of two years in advance and emphasizes thematic exhibitions and work by established Northwest artists.
Learn more about the EDGE Professional Development Program for Visual Artists www.artisttrust.org/services/edge through Artist Trust.
Visit website for additional details: tacomaartmuseum.org
Tacoma Art Museum
Artist Portfolio Submissions
Tacoma, WA
Submitting Artist Portfolio
To ensure the timely and thorough review of your materials, please follow these submission guidelines:
Required Materials
Resume detailing exhibition history, collections, and gallery representation
Artist’s statement, including relevance to Tacoma Art Museum’s mission: Connecting People through Art. Tacoma Art Museum serves the diverse communities of the Northwest through its collection, exhibitions, and learning programs, emphasizing art and artists from the Northwest.
Images of artwork (up to twenty). Digital images on CD or a on a Web site are preferred. The museum no longer accepts slides, transparencies, or color prints without prior written consent.
Please do not submit original artwork. The museum cannot accept unsolicited artwork through the mail or in person without prior written communication. The museum will not be responsible for lost or damaged material.
Copies of published exhibition reviews
Self-addressed, stamped envelope to ensure return of your materials
Materials should be mailed to:
Tacoma Art Museum Curatorial Department
Attn: Artist Submissions
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Submissions are not accepted by e-mail or in person.
Review Process
The curatorial staff reviews submissions on an ongoing basis. Due to the high volume we receive, we will mail a reply within three to six months of your submission.
Our exhibition schedule is planned a minimum of two years in advance and emphasizes thematic exhibitions and work by established Northwest artists.
Learn more about the EDGE Professional Development Program for Visual Artists www.artisttrust.org/services/edge through Artist Trust.
Visit website for additional details: tacomaartmuseum.org
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The jacket sounds great! I may have to try it. Thanks for the directions. You have a lot of yarn or threads or something at the neckline. Was that easy??
I am glad you like it! I have use some of your buttons in a little pages I was working on yesteday evening!
I really hope you are ok with the tag. I enjoy reading your blog...you do some lovely work. That is a wonderful idea for a quilt in tribute to your grandmother.....and I just love that quilted jacket! If you ever get tired of it, send it on to me!!
I really love the quilt with your grandmothers stuff!
tahnk you so very much for all your goodies, wich arrived today :-)
I have send you an email!
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