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Catherine Whall Smith
Art Quilter
Category Archives: Art
Catherine Whall Smith asks – do you “sew” or “stitch” ?
So, when asked what are you doing – do you say “stitching” or “sewing”. Does one term have a different connotation than the other? My mother, Rose (Puglisi) Whall as a teen-ager was a stitcher in a shoe factory. She … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract Impressionist, Art, Art Quilting, Fiber Art, Hand Quilted, Quiet Corner Artist, Shoe Mills
Tagged Hand quilting, Studio Quilts
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Catherine Whall Smith finally got her “Cow Girl” boots!
Last May 2011, while attending the annual SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) meeting in Denver, Colorado, I had a little time to do some shopping and dining with close friends Rita Hannafin, and Cynthia Long of CYN WORKS (www.cynworks.com). While … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith sharing good news from Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
The Schweinfurth Art Center’s Quilts for Art Small Quilts Raffle raised over $3,000 during the Quilts=Art=Quilts 2011 exhibition. “Pearls in the Sunlight” CWSmith 2011 was one of the donated pieces in this auction.
Posted in Abstract Impressionist, Art, Art Quilting, Fiber Art, Hand Quilted, Quiet Corner Artist
Tagged Art Quilts SAQA Auction
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Catherine Smith wishes you a HAPPY NEW YEAR
So where did the year go – time to reflect on where I am today vs 365 days ago. Better yet – leave it all behind and move on – I guess my work is still about that simple line … Continue reading
Catherine Whall Smith – holiday gift idea – check out “The Studio Quilt, No. 6 by Sandra Sider
Dear artists, Check it out on Amazon.com – it’s easy to find by searching; sider studio quilt. This latest full color publication by critic and curator, Sandra Sider showcases recent quilts by sixty artists. Martha Sielman, Executive Director of Studio Art … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract Impressionist, Art, Art Quilting, Fiber Art
Tagged Art Quilts SAQA Auction, SAQA, Studio Quilts
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Catherine Smith at Q=A=Q opening – and here is your chance to view the mini quilts up for auction at Quilts=Art=Quilts
Quilts=Art=Quilts 2011 Opening As luck would have it – heading out early Saturday morning October 29th for Auburn New York enabled us to be ahead of Storm Alfred. The show was all that I thought it would be and more. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Quilting, Fiber Art
Tagged Auburn New York, Quilt Raffle, SAQA members at Q=A+Q
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Catherine Smith – “Gold Hay #1, #2” at Quilts=Art=Quilts
The opening of the 31st Annual Juried Quilt Exhibit “Quilts=Art=Quilts” will be held on Sunday, October 30th, 2011 at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center in Auburn, New York. One of my diptych’s – “Gold Hay #1, Gold Hay #2 was accepted … Continue reading
Catherine Smith – news from Martha Sielman, Executive Director SAQA – SAQA Trunk Show – This is a Quilt!
Today, I received some good news – – my piece “Hay Bale – Blue String” 2011 has been chosen to be part of the permanent collection at the Michigan State University Museum. ( I was able to view all of the … Continue reading
Catherine Smith will be at Sun-Up Gallery in Westerly, Rhode Island
Time to get ready for another show. I’m delighted to be hanging some of my work at the Sun-Up Gallery, 95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, Rhode Island. I’ll be at the Opening on Saturday October 8th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hope you … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Quilting, Vintage Fabrics
Tagged abstract impressionist, Art Clothing, Fiber Art, Jewelry, Rhode Island, Westerly
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Catherine Smith recommends checking out the SAQA Benefit Auction 2011
Well good news, my one foot square art quilt titled ” Waiting for Roasting” was sold during the first round of auction items. Thank you Diane Wright!! (she’s another fellow Quilt Artist and co-rep for Connecticut’s SAQA – Studio Art Quilt … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Quilting
Tagged Art Quilts SAQA Auction, Diane Wright, Fiber Art, SAQA Connecticut
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