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”
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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”
The Application of AI to Me
There is a program this Thursday at The Heinz History Center where the request was for me to speak about “art, history, and activism from a Jewish perspective”. This request put me into a panic- what do I have to say about art, history and activism in my work????? I turned to my husband, asContinue reading “The Application of AI to Me”
Our Fiber World in Woven Stories
Sarah and I work together as SilkDenim. You can see our product line on ETSY. We also share a birthday. This is a portrait I made for her to celebrate our latest one: In addition to what we share, we each follow our independent interests. Sarah is a feldenkrais practitioner and an active member ofContinue reading “Our Fiber World in Woven Stories”
In My Own Words
For many years I have been documenting my life, first with journals, then with the text, The Quilting Path, with self-published books from The Quilting Path to The Container Blog and finally (for now) A Patchwork Life. Here is the list and links to see them: The Container Blog was a project I did withContinue reading “In My Own Words”
Gut Yonif
The Heinz History Center’s Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim with a one-night only, participatory experience that blends hand-crafted art and tradition. Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire. This is a joyous occasion that is often celebrated with storytelling, gifts, andContinue reading “Gut Yonif”
THE BLESSING CORD
To celebrate the UNMAKING of THE WITNESS QUILT, as part of Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life, I offer the ritual of the RED STRING. The Red String offers protection. Red attracts and impedes negative forces, converting the darkness of judgement into the mercy of light. This creates a forcefield that diverts the evil eye. InContinue reading “THE BLESSING CORD”
BubbeWisdom 