Quilts: Another Dimension reception: Part 2

Some of my energy has returned. I'd like to share more show photos.

This is a view of the east gallery with some of the people who attended the show. This is also where the food and beverages were served. I really enjoyed the very lovely hordeuvres.
There were also two pianists who alternated playing the grand piano during the show. The gentleman looking at the quilt on the right was one of the pianists and the lady who also played is seated at the piano.

These are long time friends Tim and Mary. It was so good to see them. Tim and Mary are standing in front of Colors of My Life 17 - Subtitle: An Amazing Quilt

These lovely ladies are all part of my son's office staff. I even look forward to visits to his office because they are always so pleasant and so much fun.
All three quilts partially visible in this photo are from the June Series. These quilts are all constructed from fabrics I either dyed or painted.

Bernadette is also from his office staff and she is accompanied by a friend and 2 daughters.
The quilts you see part in the background are also from the June series.

This is another picture of my friend Sue in front of Colors of My Life 4. This particular quilt is a charm quilt. In a charm quilt each piece is the same size and shape and they are each cut from a different fabric. They are so much fun to make and to collect fabric for.


This is my good friend Virginia. We met as members of Illinois Quilters. She lived in Illinois, I in Wisconsin. She moved to Wisconsin so we now live only a few miles from each other. Sorry Virginia - I caught you off guard as we can tell by your funny expression!
I have to apologize to my friends who'd photos I did take. It got so busy at times that I missed a lot of people who mean a lot to me.

I also would like to share another site where you can see some really good photos of the show along with Sonji's brilliant commentary:
http://sonjisays.blogspot.com/

If any of you will be visiting the show this Saturday, January 31st I'll be there with family and friends in the early afternoon. I also will be there on Thursday, February 5th in the early afternoon.

Quilts: Another Dimension reception was fantastic

I'm exhausted, exhilarated, tired and yet wide awake!
Although the high today was 10 degrees it didn't stop people from attending the opening.

Sonji was ready for the weather in her warm winter duds. I didn't even realize it was her under that hat until I saw her famous Sonji smile! I'm so glad you were able to make it to the reception Sonji to bask in the glory of the positive responses to your quilts. Everyone in my family absolutely loved them.

Elaine was the first person through the door that I knew. Would you believe we met in Florida and yet she lives just miles from me in WI/IL? We'll see each other again in FL in a few weeks when she visits her brother and sister in law.

As I show you these people shots I'm also showing you quilts - although it may only be a partial view. All the quilts you see in the photos were on the first floor and were mine. I did not get up to the second floor. On the second floor were all the work by the other 4 artists along with the rest of my 39 quilts. Do take the time to observe the architectural details in the photos of the Anderson Arts Center. It is a gorgeous building.

This is my family - sisters, brother, brother and sister in laws, cousins and niece and husband. I was so pleased they were all able to make it. My niece and her husband drove up from Springfield, Illinois just to see the show. After the show my sister and brother in law hosted us all for a lovely dinner in honor of the show. A wonderful finish to a perfect day. They all said how much they loved the show and enjoyed meeting the other artists and seeing everyone's work. The entire show is fantastic - just ask anyone who was there.

These are my friends Sue, Suzie and Sylvia. Sue was the one who originally introduced me to the Art Center's director who invited me to begin showing there.
Suzie gets the prize for coming the farthest to attend the reception. She came all the way from Portland, Maine. Sylvia probably lives closer to me than anyone else who was there! Both Sue and Suzie have taken a lot of classes from me and both do lovely work themselves.
I think this is going to be it for my post tonight. I have more photos of some of those in attendance and quilts for tomorrow.

Counting Down: 16 hours to Show Opening

In less than 16 hours the show "QUILTS: ANOTHER DIMENSION" will open at the Anderson Arts Center.
The birthing of this show has been over 18 months and now it's almost here.

Am I ready? If you know me you know I always have just one more thing to do and that one more thing is at least 5 more things!

I do have the Guest Book ready. I still have some paper work to do.
I've picked out what I'm wearing - black of course - that is what artists wear!
The temperature will go up to 10 degrees tomorrow but I'm still wearing my warm wool clothing.
Of course I have to wear something with pockets for my camera. I planning on taking lots of photos of the attendees and quilts. It's sure to be a festive occasion.

I am looking forward to the beautifully lit show. When I was last there the lights had not all been set yet. They are always artfully set to enhance the work.

Of course I am looking forward to seeing you there. I am also looking forward to those of you who won't be there in person being there in spirit.

Until tomorrow evening, good night!