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Catherine Whall Smith
Art Quilter
Author Archives: Catherine Whall Smith
Catherine Whall Smith . . . suggests checking out the Fiber Show at Gallery 53, Meriden, CT
The Gallery 53 in Meriden, CT is hosting “ALL THINGS CONSIDERED”. On Exhibit: April 14 – 27. Here is the write up on the show: “See how regional artists exploit the creative potential of textiles to create new, exciting and … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . marvels at the handwork in a crochet doily
At a recent Antique show in Manchester, CT I stopped at Doris Olson’s booth of “Eclectic Choices” titled Sunshine Attic. Amongst her vintage bags and linens I spotted “IT” an amazing crocheted centerpiece doily. The colors were perfect for my … Continue reading
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Catherine Whall Smith . . . shares her Art Quilt Elements experience
Friday, March 16th was travel day to the Wayne Art Center, in Wayne Pennsylvania. Arriving around 3:00 p.m. our first stop was the Wayne Art Center to view the Art Quilt Elements (AQE) 2018 show. The 48 art quilts in … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith is thinking “ROAD TRIP” in 2 weeks!
Two weeks from today, I will be in my car with close friend and fiber artist Rita Hannafin driving to Wayne, Pennsylvania for the week-end events at the Wayne Art Center and the Opening of Art Quilt Elements 2018. AQE … Continue reading
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Catherine Whall Smith . . . thinks it is time to revisit the past!
While getting ready for Christmas morning brunch 2017, I decided to take out a favorite glass candelabra that I’ve used in the past to add a little “glam” to the table. Revisiting favorites from the past starting me thinking … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith is getting ready for “Turkey Day”
Catherine Whall Smith is getting ready for “Turkey Day” and wonders about the idea of art being the sum of it’s parts. This is my 8th Thanksgiving post, last year I posted https://catherinewhallsmith.com/blog-2/page/2/. So much has happened since that post … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . like you wonders HOW!
So maybe it is time to share this post that has been on my wordpress site in my draft mode for awhile – so many senseless shootings, injuries, and deaths since I typed these words many months ago in late 2015. Here … Continue reading
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Catherine Whall Smith will be taking a break from all the Hand Quilting
My last post indicated that I was ready to start hand-quilting my newest piece “Transfusion #3” and that is exactly what I’ve been doing for days. Major callouses have started to form on my left hand fingers as I feel … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . is indeed back in her studio.
Yes, I am back in my studio working on my “Transfusion” series; #3 a fairly large piece (43H x 73W) has been taken off my design wall (see below) and after basting the 3 layers (top/batting/back) together I will start … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . is back from a QBL (Quilting by the Lake) workshop and needs to get back to her studio . . BUT
So. I am back from a 2-day workshop at QBL and I also had a chance to see the second part of Nancy Crow’s invitational show, which includes 21 artists; Titled: Circular Abstractions: Bull’s Eye Quilts. On view June 3rd, – August … Continue reading
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