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Catherine Whall Smith
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Author Archives: Catherine Whall Smith
Catherine Whall Smith . . . asks when does your art (or that Thanksgiving Turkey) become “larger than life”
Thursday morning I was up early to drive to Old Saybrook, CT to take the train into New York City for the day. My purpose was to attend the new members induction ceremony of the National Association of Women Artists, … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . thinks it may be time to do some online shopping
Another beautiful Fall day – so is it time for a drive or just relax at home. If you are out and about – the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut might be a destination or you can relax at home … Continue reading
Posted in Fiber Art, Hand Quilted
Tagged Centerbrook, CT, Spectrum Gallery, Studio Quilts
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Catherine Whall Smith . . . wonders what will you discover this Columbus Day Week-end
So much to take in this week-end – the list is long but here are two events you might want to check out. First there is the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery 11th Annual Autumn Arts Festival. You will have the … Continue reading
Posted in Art Quilting, Fiber Art, Quiet Corner Artist
Tagged ART CENTER EAST, Spectrum Gallery
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Catherine Whall Smith . . . says “Thank-You” to Mabel Kingsbury Fentress!!
Last night was the opening of the Mystic Art Center’s – 59th Regional Show (August 7th – September 19th). My piece “In the Hay Field/Day” received the Mabel Kingsbury Fentress Award. As usual the event was packed. Attendees also had an … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Quilting, Fiber Art
Tagged Fiber Art, Hand stitching, Mystic Art Center
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Catherine Whall Smith will be attending two Art Openings in the coming week!
Please join me at the following SHOWS and OPENINGS! 2015 – Norwich Arts Center – “Artistic Wanderings 2015″ Norwich Arts Center Galleries 60 – 64 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 Two of my pieces were juried into this show – “Tying … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Quilts SAQA Auction, Mystic Art Center, Norwich Arts Center
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Catherine Whall Smith enjoyed CT Open House Day 2015
One event done – now time to move onto the next. Participating in CT OPEN HOUSE DAY 2015 helped me to clean-up, organize, and reflect on some of my art. When the work is in progress sometimes each step becomes … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . welcomes YOU and Marge and Gould into her home.
So just for fun, I decided to dress up my two mannequins “Marge” and “Gould” to welcome visitors to my home to celebrate Connecticut Open House Day 2015 this Saturday, June 13th. My mother-in-law Margery Smith was an expert seamstress, … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . shares some photos of the Atwood Farm
Yesterday, I decided to check out one of my favorite spots to take photos of rolled hay packed in white plastic. A quick 6 minute drive from my home @ 44 Chaplin Street brought me to the Atwood Farm located … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith . . . shares a story about the Gurley Tavern or better known as “The Quilt Shop” in Chaplin
When we moved into our home over 40 years ago – our neighbor at the time was a local legend – Ruth Snow Bowen, one of the foremost quilt makers in Connecticut. Her home was known as The Quilt Shop. … Continue reading
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Tagged Connecticut Quilt makers, CT OPEN HOUSE DAY 2015, Gurley Tavern, Ruth Snow Bowen
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Catherine Whall Smith . . . here is one destination for you on June 13th, 2015 for the statewide CT OPEN HOUSE DAY
Our home is located to the south of the Old Store on Chaplin Street, and “was built sometime between 1828, when Isaac Goodell bought an acre and 17 rods from Luther Ripley for $125 and 1835, when Isaac sold the … Continue reading
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Tagged Catherine Whall Smith, CT OPEN HOUSE DAY 2015, Fiber Artist in CT
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