Author Archives: Catherine Whall Smith

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About Catherine Whall Smith

Fiber Artist working with contemporary textiles.

Catherine Whall Smith shares . . . A little bit of Chaplin Town & Church history

I hope you will be able to join me on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to celebrate Connecticut’s Open House Day. Check out my blog post on this event https://catherinewhallsmith.com/blog-2/. The following and some additional … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith has a . . . “Save the Date – June 13th” for you

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 13th 2015 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Connecticut Open House Day – June 13, 2015 Smith Stitch Studio
 44 Chaplin Street, Chaplin, CT 
(860) 455-027 http://www.catherinewhallsmith.com Please join me at my home/studio located in … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . loves a sale, do you?

The exhibit “A Show of Hands – The Fiber Arts” now showing at the Spectrum Gallery at 61 Main Street in Centerbrook, Connecticut will be ending on Sunday, March 15th.  This weekend March 7th and 8th is their sale weekend when … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . suggests shopping on line at SPECTRUM/GALLERY ANYTIME

Think about it, you may be snowed in again very soon. The Spectrum Gallery at 61 Main Street in Centerbrook, Connecticut http://www.spectrumartgallery.org now has an on-line shopping experience. So if you are not able to get out to see their gallery store … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . returns home and to a reality check after the NBMAA show today

Reality check – it’s time to get busy hand quilting the first of a new series for 2015 “Sticks and Stones”.  The opening of the 45th Annual Nor’easter at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) was today – … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . asks the question – Can it really be one week before Christmas?

Peace Be with You ! So ONE WEEK before Christmas 2014 and the “Bathroom Remodel” is almost done – just a few minor things like installing the toilet, sink, and fittings. The whole process has been a learning experience – … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith wishes you a “Happy Thanksgiving” and wonders again (Fresh or Frozen) will it be enough!

My past Thanksgiving Day posts on the following dates  November 22, 2013 November 23, 2010   November 23, 2011  November 21, 2012 all dealt with the size of my art, and the size and number of turkeys that I would prepare for our … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . gives a two thumbs up to the MAC’s Opening

Last night, The Mystic Art Center hosted a wonderful evening of art to showcase their 58th Regional Show.  This show, juried by Power Boothe was made up of pieces that had a wide-range of voices, and at the same time … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . suggests a destination to view CAFA’s 103rd exhibition

So here is the destination – Mystic Art Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic Connecticut 06355 – Phone 860.536.7601 Website: mysticarts.org   Where you will be able to view the 2014 – Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 103rd Exhibition (CAFA) – from … Continue reading

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Catherine Whall Smith wonders . . . what did you do on this beautiful June 1st day!

So, I assume that most of you spent this beautiful June 1st day outdoors. Since I was invited to participate in the Mansfield Historical Society’s Museum Opening of “Antique and Vintage Quilts”, I was inside for the afternoon surrounded by … Continue reading

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