Kudos.......

News of accomplishments and exhibits by SAQA-Michigan members. Kudos to:

Marilyn M. Prucka, of Monroe, for receiving second place for her art quilt "Mudflats Series: Low Waters" in Concordia University's Kreft Gallery show: "Mirror Images: Reflections on/of the Arts". Concordia University is located in Ann Arbor; the show runs through April 4. Click here for information.

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Angelica Roberts, of Mattawan, for exhibiting in and co-curating (with mixed media artist Gail Walters), Fiber Art and Mixed Media—Putting It Together, at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers. The show runs through April 14. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10-5, and Saturdays 10-2. Click here for more information.

[Corrections posted 04/02/12. Thanks, Angelica, for the use of this photo of your work.]

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Monica Johnstone, of Grand Rapids, for acceptance of her art quilt "Kiwi's Nocturne: Stargazing Through the Veil" into the juried exhibition Beneath the Southern Sky. This exhibit is currently being shown in Auckland, New Zealand, and will eventually be displayed in cities in three countries. Click here for more information and the online gallery.

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Ann Loveless, of Frankfort, for acceptance of her small work installation "Seasons" into SAQA's juried exhibition A Sense of Scale. This exhibit (curated by SAQA-MI co-rep Anne Hiemstra) will be shown during 2012 and 2013 at the International Quilt Festivals in Houston, Cincinnati, and Long Beach.

"Ragged Layers" Mixed Media Fiber Art Exhibit

SAQA-MI members Jackie Lams and Lynn Krawczyk will be exhibiting 27 new pieces of artwork at their show "Ragged Layers" at the Huron Valley Arts Council in Highland, Michigan.

The show features work that is created using a wide variety of surface design techniques and forms of stitching.

The exhibit runs from April 4 through April 30, with and opening reception on Friday, April 6, from 7pm -9 pm. For further information, click here.

Newest SAQA Michigan member

Burning Bush

Fabric Collage by Gwen Jones

30" x 42"

Gwen Jones is a SAQA PAM member who is in the process of moving her studio from Chicago to Bridgman, Michigan. Her "guest house" is currently being renovated to be her new studio. To see more of Gwen's work go to her web site here.

Welcome to Michigan, Gwen! Spring is coming!

New Websites

Not just one but two websites are up and running for two of our members!

Check out Marilyn Prucka's new site here
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Judi Blaydon here.

You may remember both Marilyn and Judi were each an Artist Profile on our blog. Now you can check out more of their work and what they're up to on their web sites.

Just some news...

For those of you who don't receive update posts from the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative blog, you need to check out the current entry by Ami Simms. To quote Ami, "We now have proof that what we do with a needle and thread can truly make a difference." It's a wonderful post and perfect for this time of year.

Also, Marilyn Prucka, our October profile, has her web site up and running!! Check it out here and make sure to look at her calendar page here. Marilyn has a workshop and a presentation in the spring of 2011.

Don't forget to send us any update or news you would like to share with our SAQA Michigan members. You can't beat the cost for us to post! Just email your update to RobbiesPawPrints@aol.com.

One of our own in Quilting Arts magazine!

Cover art by Diane Núñez

For those who receive Quilting Arts magazine (if you don't receive QA, pick up a copy) and check out the 'cover girl' for this month! It's art work by Diane Nunez from Southfield, Michigan and a SAQA member!

Diane made the cover and also has a great article (page 38) on making 3-D floral embellishments and brooches. Her article is filled with clear instructions and photos of the process and some of her work. And that's not all! Diane has filmed a segment for the QA TV series 600. Her show should air sometime this summer so check the QA website here to find a station in your area.

Congratulations, Diane!