Preparing for an Art Show After a Long Hiatus

Preparing for an Art Show After a Long Hiatus

Preparing for an art show is like getting back on a bicycle, except since it’s been 32 months since my last show, I had to: take inventory, redesign the booth layout, order what I needed, put fresh covers on the matted pictures, rewire some wall hangings with stronger...

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Fabric Art Inspirations via Evening Song Farm

Fabric Art Inspirations via Evening Song Farm

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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When Your First Grandchild Is a Farm

When Your First Grandchild Is a Farm

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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Farm, Family, Fabric, and Piggy

Farm, Family, Fabric, and Piggy

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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