Category Archives: Quiet Corner Artist

Catherine Whall Smith . . . JOINING borders to make a whole!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

As “Transfusion #12” (the dresses) gets larger and larger – I realized that the weight of the quilt will compromise the stitching of each of FOUR separate border pieces on each of the sides. So my solution was to “Join … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . wonders where what she sees GOES!

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

Everyday like you I see lots of stuff – most of which I take for granted that it will just be there. Our 1830 house has a back staircase that I use all the time to get to the second … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting, Fiber Art, Hand Quilted, Quiet Corner Artist, Studio Art Quilt Associates | Tagged "Corn Crib", Catherine Whall Smith, England, Joshua Trust Historic Atwood Farm, London, Susan K. Ober, Tate Modern | 1 Comment

Catherine Whall Smith . . . got her shot!

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

I really enjoy watching those “So WHAT are you waiting for!” GEICO ads. Right now I am waiting to get my 2nd Covid-19 vaccine shot. First shot done! So how will my life change after the 3 week wait – … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . will be back BLOGGING later than sooner!

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

Happy New Year 2021 !!!!!! It’s done – 50 blog posts during 2020 – never had that as a goal, but as the pandemic worsened – reaching out weekly to share”something” was a life-saver to me. For me, the purpose … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . thinks it may be time for a second chance!

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

This may be your chance to view the SECOND and final WEEK-END of the 2020 Artist Open Studios of Northeast CT 0n December 5th and 6th. – As previously noted the majority of participating artists are following CT State guidelines … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting, Fiber Art, Hand Quilted, Quiet Corner Artist, Studio Art Quilt Associates | Tagged "Parts", "Rolled Hay", "Tying Up the Hay #1", "Tying Up the Hay #7, Artistry in Fiber Wall Art Vol. 1, Artists' Open Studio of Northeast Ct, Catherine Whall Smith | Leave a comment

Catherine Whall Smith . . . wonders what was the SIZE of your Thanksgiving gathering.

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

Thanksgiving after Thanksgiving – ten years and counting – I usually post something about the SIZE of my Thanksgiving Turkey or Turkeys! This year the news tells us to DOWN-SIZE our Turkey Gathering – did you do that? My original … Continue reading →

Catherine Whall Smith . . . “Where’s Hillary and “Here’s Hillary”- where are they now!

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

Before the 2008 Election, I started working on a piece that I thought would celebrate the nomination of Hillary Clinton as the Democrats Presidential candidate. History changed my focus when Barack Obama became the nominee. Thus the completed piece shown … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . is thinking only two more days to see “American Barns and Farms”

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Catherine Whall Smith

Hard to believe that September will be over soon and so will the “American Barns and Farms” art show at Arts of Tolland https://artsoftolland.org/home/events-calendar/. On Wednesday, Sept. 25th the center will be open from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. and again … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . invites you to the Opening of “American Barns and Farms”

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Catherine Whall Smith

Please join us as we celebrate the Opening of “AMERICAN BARNS AND FARMS,” our two person exhibit at the Arts of Tolland Gallery, 22 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084, Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7, from 2 – 4 pm. The … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith and Joan Blade Johnson at the “Stitched” Opening

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Catherine Whall Smith

Here are a few more photos from the “Stitched” Reception on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. At The Ruth Wells Center for the Arts, 111 Main Street Southbridge MA. Gallery Hours Friday 2 – 6 p.m.; Sat. Sun. 12 -4 p.m.