by martita | Aug 30, 2021 | Inspirations
Fabric Art Comes in All Shapes and Sizes I am often asked these two questions: “What’s the smallest size (fabric picture) you make?” and “What has been your biggest work?” Well, in case you’re also wondering, here are some stats: Smallest landscape: 3×4 inches...
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by martita | Jun 28, 2021 | Inspirations
The Farm You often hear me mention “the farm” on my Instagram or Facebook accounts or in these posts. The farm is Evening Song Farm, an organic vegetable CSA, owned by Kara and Ryan Fitzbeauchamp, my daughter-in-law and son. It is located in Shrewsbury, Vermont and is...
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by martita | Apr 25, 2021 | Inspirations
Back when my daughter was expecting their child, needless to say we all were excited. Kara Fizbeauchamp, my daughter-in-law, wrote “When Your First Grandchild is a Farm” for me and framed it within one of her paintings of garlic growing. I wanted to share...
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by martita | Jan 25, 2021 | Inspirations
People at craft fairs often ask me how The Quilted Jardin got started. Well pull up a chair, get a cuppa as they say in the UK, and I’ll tell you a story that crosses the continent and comes full circle. New York City – Chicago – Upstate New York The...
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by martita | Jan 21, 2021 | Inspirations
When I was considering leaving my professional career early, I came to realize that these 3 F’s were my motivating factors: FAMILY: I wanted to be closer to my two adult children and their partners. FABRIC: I wanted to focus on my fabric art business. ...
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