The latest edition of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine is on the stands and it has an article that I wrote about the evocative landscapes of Karen Colbourne Martin of St John’s Newfoundland. I became friends with Karen when I lived in St. John’s for 7 years. Karen’s work inspires me. It resonates with a sense of place that is truly special. See more of her work at this online gallery: http://www.craftcouncil.nf.ca/gallery/current_show.asp?show_id=57

I spent the last week of May in Ottawa attending Quilt Canada – what a great quilt conference! So well organized. I helped judge the National Juried Show and presented 4 workshops. My one-day workshop on collage design is called “Small fabric Constructions”. Here are some of the pieces produced in the workshop.

Come and spend 3 days with me in Mahone Bay.Nova Scotia October, 9-12 2006, working with fabrics making landscape design and visit my studio. Beautiful October weather and fall leaves will welcome you to one of the prettiest parts of Nova Scotia. Pure Inspiration! Mahonne Arts offers a variety of art retreats in the Mahone Bay/Lunenburg Area: felting, Stitchery, silversmithing, painting and more. www.mahonnearts.com_

Next newsletter I have lined up will be about using pencil crayons on fabric…. a juicy edition with lots of interesting quilts. ‘Till then,
A peaceful summer to you all.
Valerie