Tag Archives: Art Quilts

Catherine Whall Smith . . . Studio Up-Date #3 – ALMOST done!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Catherine Whall Smith

Yes, almost DONE! – But something is off. Creating in the visual moment means I can adjust my art on my design wall. It goes something like this; I’m almost done and I see an area that “needs something”. Maybe, … Continue reading →

Catherine Whall Smith . . . considers the fabric dots – Studio Update #1.

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Catherine Whall Smith

Even though I purchased the red with white dot fabric to be used as a background design, the more I looked at it the more I realized that the evenly spaced dots would form a perfect vertical line on my … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . is heading to the Windsor Art Center, HOW about YOU!

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Catherine Whall Smith

Lots going on to share, but first my auction piece “Coffee With Friends” by SAQA Member Glen Parks arrived! It makes me happy and I am looking forward to visits with friends to celebrate this piece. This week-end I plan … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . August “Grab and Go”

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Catherine Whall Smith

August 2022 Bicentennial Quilt of the Month During the years that we have lived in Chaplin since 1974 this home at 96 Chaplin Street has changed owners three times. I photograghed this house because I enjoyed seeing the American flag … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . says “THANKS”

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

Besides being fully vaccinated this Thanksgiving, I have one more thing to be thankful for – as I just received my order of Treasures Printable fabrics – a total of 3 packets = 22 sheets. I found them on-line from … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . is pleased with the numbers!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

Though I think we all will agree that we are not pleased with the Covid vaccination numbers as the infection rate and numbers rise – but, there are some numbers that are worth sharing. The price of Art Quilts that … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . is a Completer!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

I am a completer . . . no matter how long it takes! Artists refer to unfinished work as “Works in Progress” (WIP’s). My “Barriers” and “Ruth Snow Bowen” quilts are still “WIP’s” I ask myself “Why?”. Since starting these … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . use to MAKE CLOTHING, not anymore!

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

I grew up in a home where my mother Rose, was usually making something like curtains, clothes, etc. I too did the same when I had my own home. curtains, clothes, etc. But in the mid 1970’s when quilts were … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . Catherine Whall Smith . . . is amazed that she has some “Corona Virus” fabric!

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

One of my favorite sayings is “SIMPLIFY! SIMPLIFY! SIMPLIFY! I even have that sign! Studio Up-Date: the top of the first panel of my “Barriers” series is almost complete – will post that next Friday. AND, “Hay . . . … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . will hang “Pain”.

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

Getting ready for Connecticut’s “Hang – a – Quilt” Day on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 – time to decide which piece I will hang on our side porch. Right now with all that is happening, I’m thinking “Pain” (59H x … Continue reading →