Alters & shrines adorned with flowers, incense, and other offerings are everywhere. It’s like the impromptu memorials we create along the roadside for loved ones, but much more elaborate, permanent, and in this case, dedicated to deities. This one in our hotel, honors Krishna, the embodiment of divine love & joy, destroyer of all painContinue reading “G@ds & Holy Cows in India”
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Report from Kolkata
I experienced the perfect Kolkata destination wedding site for you- RAAJKUTIR, KOLKATA, run by SeleQtions hotels, is a magical oasis inspired by the traditions of Bengal’s heritage. Never imagining it could be built on an old garbage dump, but it was, we felt the exquisite blend of timeless elegance and luxury transformed into opulence andContinue reading “Report from Kolkata”
Contrasts From India
Every quilt maker knows that the secret to a successful quilt is contrast. Indians brings that concept into an incredibly rich physical reality. As a case in point, the two cities we have visited so far; Delhi appears modern and sophisticated, more like a Europe (not exactly, but…), while Kolkata feels like an old worldContinue reading “Contrasts From India”
Confluences Lead To India
I decided to take a break from working on my next one-person exhibition and make a random art quilt. I pieced some of my old quilting fabric favorites into multiple triangle- pieced sections. For contrast, I added triangle sections from light colored men’s shirts. To stitch in the spirit of Indian technique of Kantha and/orContinue reading “Confluences Lead To India”
Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life Reviewed
Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life that was on view at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from September 1, 2024, through May 26, 2025. The exhibit follows the timeline of my quilting experiences through my connections to community, art, feminism, and renewal. The story, while personal and specific, became the repository for larger conceptsContinue reading “Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life Reviewed”
The Tale of a Quilt Double
It started with a rejection. AAP had a call for Pittsburgh related art. I made what I thought was the perfect piece: A Steele Town Angel. It was denied entry into the exhibit. The rejection fueled me- a common problem for Quilters is not being accepted in the art world and so the solution wasContinue reading “The Tale of a Quilt Double”
Quilt National 2025
If you are interested in the pulse of contemporary quilt making, there is no better place than The Dairy Barn in Athens, Ohio, the host of the preeminent Quilt National. I am honored to be included among these ahead of the curve Artists in this year’s exhibition: QN25: Gabriel: A Mantle for our Steel TownContinue reading “Quilt National 2025”
A Meeting Of The Minds
Allow me to introduce Traci Arieli, a certified end-of-life doula. I met her through an article I wrote for Hadassah Magazine. (The article is on page 38 in the link.) We spoke through her podcast, Comforting Closure – Conversations with a Death Doula, Stitching Stories in this episode, Quilting as Life Review with Louise SilkContinue reading “A Meeting Of The Minds”
Memory Quilt 2025
Hailey’s Bags, Witness Quilt Contributions, Wisdom Patches, Steve’s Jeans, Work Shirt & Tee, Eli’s Napkin Fabric, Wedding Tie, & Basketball Uniform, Annie’s Wedding Dress, Tee-Shirt Quilt Remnants, Black Clothing Remnants, Panche Ikat Shirt, Alexander Henry 9-Patch, Nana’s Needlepoint & Cocktail Napkins, Izzy’s Big Tees, Dan’s Roots SweatShirt, A Patchwork Life Silks
Witnessing
Creating The Witness Quilt hinged on my unwavering faith in the creative process. I would not see the quilt in its totality until six months into the exhibition. My studio wall did not accommodate its massive size. Time limitations required both the veiled kittel under-layer and the concealing add-on patchworks to be built simultaneously. AContinue reading “Witnessing”
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