Hi Friends! Today, I’m bouncing between studio time and computer work. (Studio update: not going as planned! I thought I had some focal elements figured out, I built a background—only to realize they don’t work together. So now I have two art quilts in progress instead of one. Not the direction I expected, but maybe not so bad after all. 😵‍💫)

 

Today I'm sharing inspiration from something simple yet iconic—notebook paper! Those evenly spaced light blue lines and that single vertical red margin line are instantly recognizable and full of creative possibilities.

 

I’m also excited to share updates on upcoming special events, a few recommendations, and some awards I’m honored to have received. Thanks for reading, for your support, and for being part of this creative journey. I appreciate you so much!

 

I am THRILLED to have two quilts at QuiltCon this year. (My first time juried into this show!) Unbothered (pictured on the left) will be in the Small Quilts category. Scattered Thoughts (detail pictured on the right) will be in the Improvisation category. I'll be in Phoenix on February 21, 22 and 23! Please say hi! I've got stickers to swap and share.

I’m honored to be a featured member at the Dallas Quilt Show this year, showcasing 29 of my original art quilt collages in a special exhibit. The collection includes award-winning pieces, vibrant explorations of personal symbols, and dynamic layers of fabric, paint, and stitch. In addition to my exhibit, you’ll find more than 300 quilts in the judged show, fantastic vendors, inspiring special exhibits, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow quilt enthusiasts. It’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, and I’d love to see you there—stop by and say hello!

📍 Dallas Market Hall | 2200 Stemmons Freeway

🎟️ Tickets: $15 at the door or in advance at local quilt shops

✨ Friday, March 14 – 10 am to 5 pm

✨ Saturday, March 15 – 10 am to 5 pm

✨ Sunday, March 16 – 11 am to 4 pm

Exciting news! I’m teaching four classes at Quilters Affair in beautiful Sisters, OR this July 7 to 11! Two are already sold out (thank you!!) but there’s still room in Landscape Diptychs and Fabric Collage Bouquets —both packed with creative exploration, texture, and color. Quilters Affair is an incredible event, set against a backdrop of pine trees and mountains, where you’re surrounded by artistic visionaries and kindred spirits. It's not too late to plan a trip! I'd love to see you there!

French Textiles Retreat & Tour in September 🇫🇷

This is the beautiful studio space at Chateau Dumas where I'll be teaching a workshop as part of the Celebrate French Textiles Retreat and Tour from September 2 to 13, 2025! 

My art quilt collage, Uncultivated, was honored with a 3rd place award at the Strictly Abstract exhibition hosted by the Visual Art League of Lewisville, TX! There were 100 pieces of art by 60 different artists in the exhibition including painting, mixed media, photography, drawing, sculpture and fiber! It’s especially exciting to be honored in an all-media show. (Do you live near Lewisville, TX? VAL is an amazing organization. You should join!)

Usually this newsletter focuses on my creative life, but I'm compelled to share one news story that I find horrifically distressing. The shutting down of USAID is tragic and immoral. I pray their life-saving work of delivering food and medicine to those most in need will resume soon. I support Partners In Heath and their belief that “all human lives have the same value, and every human being has the inalienable right to be healthy to fulfill their potential.”

Use the code NOTEBOOK15 for 15% off anything in my Etsy shop through March 1.

Have you seen a cool piece of art inspired by notebook paper? Or clothing? A poem? A short video? A story? Tell me about it.