Tag Archives: SAQACT

Catherine Whall Smith – studio UPDATE #2 – Hand Quilting in a 14 inch hoop.

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Catherine Whall Smith

Below is a detail image of my latest “Transfusion” series piece. I have learned a lot since executing #1. As I hand quilt sections of this piece, in my 14 inch hoop, I am struck by the smaller “PARTS” of … Continue reading →

Catherine Whall Smith . . . knows Christmas is a time of “Sharing & Giving”

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

This week on Facebook a “Fiber Friend” Sandi Schrader posted the following “with a very heavy heart”. As much as I love quilting and everything that comes with it, it is taking up too much of my time. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting | Tagged "Getting rid of your stash", Catherine Whall Smith, Christmas 2021, CWA Connecticut Women Artists, Fiber Art, Hand stitching, Sandi Schrader, SAQA, SAQACT, Studio Quilts | 1 Comment

Catherine Whall Smith . . . will be at the virtual QUILT NATIONAL 2021 on Friday, May 28th at 5 pm.

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

If you are looking for something to do before the long Memorial Day Week-end then please consider joining the Quilt National 2021 virtual Watch Party and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 28 at 5pm. Check out their website https://dairybarn.org/QN21/ and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting | Tagged "Transfusion in TWO PARTS" SAQACT, ART CENTER EAST, Athens Ohio, Catherine Whall Smith, Dairy Barn, Quilt National 2021, SAQA artist, SAQA JAM Members, SAQACT | Leave a comment

Catherine Whall Smith . . . Keep the OLD . . but add the NEW.

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Catherine Whall Smith

So when I was in college at the University of New Hampshire I signed up for a photography course to add credits to my Art Minor. A trip to Boston, MA in the 1960’s allowed me to take many pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting | Tagged "Hey . . . Hay!", "Inches of Stitches", "Waiting for What!", "Where did I put that Hay Round?", ART CENTER EAST, Boston MA, Catherine Whall Smith, Gallery 53 in Meriden, Guilford Art Center, Phylliss Small "80@80", SAQACT, Sister in Cloth, University of New Hampshire, Windsor Art Center | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Art Quilting | Tagged "Works in Progress", Art Quilts, Barriers by CWSmith, Catherine Whall Smith, Christina Blais, Quiet Corner Artist, Ruth Snow Bowen, SAQACT, Smith Stitch Studio, Susan K. Ober | 3 Comments

Catherine Whall Smith . . . KNOWS she will be HOME for Christmas 2020.

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

Will you be home for Xmas or taking a “Road Trip” REAL or SURREAL? Right now the thought of being able to travel keeps me hopeful! Fellow artist Dawn Allen has documented her personal journey as an artist in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting, Studio Art Quilt Associates | Tagged "Practice Makes Perfect', "Road Trip", 000 houra of pracrice, 10, Bethlehem, Catherine Whall Smith, China, Christmas 2020, Dawn Allwn Artist, Gransmother's Flower Garden Quilt, Ruth Snow Bowen, SAQACT, Studio Practice | Leave a comment

Catherine Whall Smith . . . being in Control of WHAT!

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

Recently, I read that Artists really like to be in control, and I totally agree. Whether we use, paint, clay, fabric, or some other medium we get to decide what happens and what the out come will be. Right now … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilting | Tagged "Burning Embers", "Hay Keep Your Distance #10", "Hay Keep Your Distance #9", "Joined By the Hand Cuffs", Catherine Whall Smith, SAQA artist, SAQACT | Leave a comment

Catherine Whall Smith . . . Happy Independence Day Week-end 2020!

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

To Celebrate – the Mystic Museum of Art has put together a virtual show titled – AMERICANA: 64th Annual Themed Regional Exhibition Dates: July 4 – September 26, 2020. My piece “Hay . . . Keep Your Distance #4” (far … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . sees LINES and SHAPES everywhere.

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

During last week’s storm, one of our large – over 1o0 feet high evergreen tree’s cracked partway down the trunk. Below is one of the sections on the ground. I was so delighted that it just barely missed our garden … Continue reading →

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Catherine Whall Smith . . . is Staying Home Stitching in her Studio and sending the CWA show up-date.

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Catherine Whall Smith

Considering the Chaos (BEFORE)Two of the Results – (AFTER) These two tops are now being hand quilted. I usually photograph the back of the quilt tops (see below) This is the last time I will be able to view the … Continue reading →