A Passing

Today I reflect on the life of my father-in-law, Paul Cooksey, who passed away on Wednesday. He was a navy pilot and a successful attorney, who finally lost his battle with diabetes and Alzheimer's. We will miss his smile and distinctive laugh.

Otherwise, it's been a very busy time. I enjoyed speaking at the Orange Blossom Guild in Visalia on Thursday last week, then we hi-tailed it home so that I could get ready for a retreat in Santa Barbara. Now I'm home making final preparations for a mini-workshop tomorrow afternoon in Tustin through Flying Geese Quilters.

I promise lots of photos when I catch my breath.

back from Visalia and more

My trunk show at the Orange Blossom Quilt Guild in Visalia last night went well! They were such a warm, friendly, encouraging bunch of women. At the beginning, they didn't know me, but when I showed them my quilts, many of them recognized them from various places. I'm very glad I made the long trip up there.

Here are the t-shirts I recently embellished, to go with the tiny skirt I recently sewed for Samantha.

lots going on

I'm pretty busy this month. Gave a presentation to a small local group last week. Later in April I'm giving a trunk show at the Orange Blossom Quilters Guild meeting in Visalia. And on May 7 from 1 to 3 I'm giving a mini workshop on English paper piecing at Flying Geese Quilt Shop in Tustin, through my guild, Flying Geese Quilters. The photo shows the techniques I will teach. There are a few openings left, so if you're interested, let me know.

Visalia fiber exhibit

Visalia, CA







Oct 7-31, "Layer Upon Layer" textile art show by the California Fiber Artists is showing at Arts Visalia Center, 214 E. Oak Ave, Visalia, CA. I have two pieces in the show.