tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41242659418109288812024-03-13T10:19:35.102-04:00Margaret's Quilt Art"After all, we cannot know what we are going to express. What is really creative is bound to be a surprise<br>because it is something we couldn't have thought of. This is the thing that we resist the most. We want to<br>know where we are going, why we are doing it, and what it is going to give to us. We want to know it all.<br>To be creative means becoming more familiar with being a little lost. If we are always full of what we<br>want to do, there is no room for the new."- Michell CassouMargaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-32287847363802119672019-05-19T09:41:00.002-04:002019-05-19T09:41:32.982-04:00Check out my websitehttps://msartquilts.wixsite.com/msartquilts
My latest quilts, workshops offered and blog are now located in my website. Check it out!
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-24011943975086369412017-02-27T21:08:00.000-05:002017-04-01T11:34:18.959-04:00Finally, I made my website
I finally have a website. Click on the type below to go there. I will be picking up on my blogging on that site from now on.
https://msartquilts.wixsite.com/msartquilts
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-39991359625240716992014-10-16T19:33:00.000-04:002014-10-16T19:53:44.536-04:00Presenter's Showcase October 25, 2014
Green Mountain Quilters Guild, the State Guild of Vermont, will kick off their new Outreach Program by hosting a Presenter's Showcase on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Old Labor Hall 46 Granite Street Barre, VT 05641
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., meeting starts at 10:00 a.m.
Program
Departing from the traditional "Technique Demos" that we usually Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-611477436964309522014-10-13T20:42:00.000-04:002014-10-13T20:42:26.070-04:00Recent MFA Visit
Close up of a hay bale by Jamie Wyeth
I recently had an unexpected spontaneous trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston.
I had wanted to see the Jamie Wyeth Show. Yes, it is a very, very special show. The paintings are worth the trip.
I also got to walk through Shinique Smith's work. While I like the energy in her work, I did not find everything resolved as well as it could Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-72246929888602813762014-09-22T19:07:00.001-04:002014-09-22T19:07:31.249-04:00Using stencils and having a blast
It's Crafts Fair season. I'm starting to make stuff for my non juried show. In a way it's a lot more fun because I can make stuff... anything I want, and put it out on a table to sell! These are large wooden clothespins. I'm making gold & silver ones.
I'm having a blast!
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-45405544207052404392014-09-07T13:03:00.000-04:002014-09-07T13:03:07.493-04:00Summer Surface Design
Yes, Yes, I know! I dropped off writing and posting in my blog for a bit.
The reason? I have taken on a 35 hour a week job and believe me, I needed to. But, I have to make art, I just HAVE to. I am in the process of creating artistic panels so I can put some new stuff together. It's very exciting.
I'm also setting up my studio in a new location so, I should start Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-59785739271251078562014-03-30T16:28:00.002-04:002014-03-30T16:30:15.645-04:00Flower show: Love the metal and foliage in the garden!Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-2682609493410960782014-03-16T12:11:00.003-04:002014-03-16T12:11:35.624-04:00Recent images of shadow and color
shadow
Color
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-79968367269375118832014-03-02T11:24:00.002-05:002014-03-02T11:24:48.691-05:00Showing my work
Recently I went to an Art Quilters Meeting. They offered the opportunity to show and tell, so I brought one of my pieces.
A friend of mine took this photo and sent it to me.
It's interesting for me to see what my quilt looks like with me holding it. This particular piece really sums up the essence of my work. This photo does not do it justice though, since the color is way off, but the energyMargaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-86421082501608964902014-02-17T19:54:00.002-05:002014-02-17T19:54:36.214-05:00Snow Impressions
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.”
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-83199688019387723352014-02-08T13:19:00.002-05:002014-02-08T13:19:57.118-05:00When sunlight falls just right
“My God, Sage. Your eyes. How have I never noticed them?"
That uncomfortable feeling was spreading over me again. "What about them?"
"The color," he breathed. "When you stand in the light. They're amazing... like molten gold. I could paint those..."
He reached toward me but then pulled back.
"They're beautiful. You're beautiful.” &Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-57623784276095955742014-01-31T19:07:00.001-05:002014-01-31T19:07:29.539-05:00Shadows and Light
Yesterday, I took out my camera and walked around my house admiring the light and shadows. I love capturing an abstracted view.I took many pictures and settled on these 3 to share today.
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-18192879186527720762014-01-21T18:24:00.000-05:002014-01-21T18:24:59.181-05:00Why Mono Print?
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Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-13388280938977388262014-01-14T18:19:00.003-05:002014-01-14T18:19:37.146-05:00Museum pictures that intrigue meMargaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-78911771169243211662014-01-11T12:39:00.002-05:002014-01-11T12:39:53.960-05:00Close Cropping to see the detailsMargaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-15426248773086532892014-01-09T09:08:00.001-05:002014-01-09T09:08:51.357-05:00Ideas and Inspirations
Vessel from the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, viewed through an art installation at the Art Institute of Chicago
Winter, viewed from an airplane
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-51604222811615398902013-12-04T19:54:00.003-05:002013-12-04T19:54:55.392-05:00My Booth
I had a great season vending. Look out next year....
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-81462215180814932902013-11-18T11:23:00.000-05:002013-11-18T11:23:00.091-05:00I will be vending at....Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-5216557557046780512013-10-22T16:15:00.001-04:002013-10-22T16:15:35.752-04:00Making Mini's
I've been making mini quilts. I'm having fun doing it too! start with fabric, add heat n bond fabrics, quilt it and stamp it. Voila! They are all 3" x 4" trading card size.Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-32912099735127463332013-10-21T12:19:00.005-04:002013-10-21T12:32:18.276-04:00Modern slant
This is a quilt I designed using my mono-printed fabrics, upholstery fabrics and some batiked and commercial fabric. I photographed this on a carpet in the library right after I finished sewing the binding. The quilt falls in a rectangular pool of light that left the edges in shadow.
Each letter is satin stitched with a yellow gold thread, too.
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-59878816154813729772013-10-20T12:00:00.002-04:002013-10-20T12:00:23.033-04:00Pear studyMargaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-18949151532150679932013-10-19T12:35:00.000-04:002013-10-19T12:35:15.481-04:00It's Craft Show Season!
These Photos are from the Apples & Crafts Fair in Woodstock, VT. I intersperse my work with David Fall's woodcrafts.
My next Shows are:
29th Annual Thetford Academy Christmas Craft Bazaar, Academy Road, Thetford, VT
Saturday November 23 from 9 - 2 pm (non-juried crafts)
Pods for the Pulpit, Tracy Hall, Norwich, VT
Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving from 10 - 5 Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983176947223827595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-64524168248058775392013-10-01T20:46:00.002-04:002013-10-01T20:46:19.666-04:00Time is ticking....
Shop on Columbus Day Weekend at the Woodstock Apples and Crafts Fair, Woodstock, VT, where 100 juried crafters sell their wares.
I will be there!
Margaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-59157426090801591782013-09-24T12:38:00.001-04:002013-09-24T12:38:37.150-04:00Artist's Date. Hampton Beach, NHMargaret M. Sheehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03569192691899970726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124265941810928881.post-77020462944848882382013-09-20T17:30:00.000-04:002013-09-20T17:30:15.407-04:00On the design wall
I've been working in the studio today.
I've got two pieces I'm focussing on and I'm in love with how they are turning out. Posting them here will allow me to see them in a different light.
I'm really happy with how the day flowed today. I've got to keep the momentum going.
Yay!
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