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Catherine Whall Smith – studio UPDATE #2 – Hand Quilting in a 14 inch hoop.
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”
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
Catherine Whall Smith . . . Keep the OLD . . but add the NEW.
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
Catherine Whall Smith . . . KNOWS she will be HOME for Christmas 2020.
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
Catherine Whall Smith . . . being in Control of WHAT!
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
Catherine Whall Smith . . . Happy Independence Day Week-end 2020!
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
Catherine Whall Smith . . . sees LINES and SHAPES everywhere.
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
Catherine Whall Smith . . . is Staying Home Stitching in her Studio and sending the CWA show up-date.
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