Tag Archives: Exhibits

Opening Reception @ SJMQT

Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 by Jaye

The Opening Reception for the Scrap Art exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles was on Sunday August 21, 2011. My quilt, Fabric of the Year 2010 is included in the exhibit. I almost didn’t attend the … Continue reading →

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Red and White Quilts

Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by Jaye

If you haven’t seen the Red & White quilts at the NYC Park Armory and you are within commuting distance, go see them! Admission is free!!!! A couple of friends have gone to see them and have said that the … Continue reading →

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Various and Sundry Wednesday

Posted on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by Jaye

Ready for another ride that weaves in and out of the Internet and my mind? Books, etc I ran across the notice for Jane Brocket’s quilt book. I stopped reading her blog awhile ago, but was pointed to a link … Continue reading →

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Another Visit to the Amish Quilts

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010 by Jaye

The Amish Quilts from the Stephen and Faith Brown Collection will be leaving the DeYoung on June 6. TFQ bought the exhibit catalog and, before even looking at the whole thing, slammed the book shut and made plane reservations to … Continue reading →

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Decorator House Visit

Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by Jaye

Every year there is a decorator showcase house in my city. This year I was offered free tickets to visit when TFQ was here. The house is in a neighborhood called Presidio Heights. It was a jewel of a house, … Continue reading →

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Quilting at the DeYoung

Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Jaye

I volunteered to go and help demonstrate quilting at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco last Friday with the East Bay Heritage Quilters. I took the Chocolate Box with me so I could show how quilts are finished. I had … Continue reading →

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Cartier Again

Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 by Jaye

I went to the Cartier exhibit with my MIL on Friday. The exhibit will be leaving in the next few weeks and I didn’t feel like I had seen enough the last time I went. I wrote about going a … Continue reading →

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Amish Abstractions at the DeYoung+

Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Jaye

Mom and I had museum day last Friday. We first went to the DeYoung and saw the Amish Abstractions  exhibit. This is an exhibit of Amish quilts from the Stephen and Faith Brown collection. I could look at Amish quilts … Continue reading →

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Showing Off, pt.2

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009 by Jaye

Yesterday, I wrote half a post for you as I got called away to do boring stuff. For a long time, at least 4 years, Spiky Stars hung on my office wall. I love this quilt. It is one of … Continue reading →

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Showing Off

Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009 by Jaye

I am racing to get you some content before I head off for, essentially, a week and half of work travel, and (YAY!!) vacation. I won’t be able, probably, to post much during the work travel as I will be … Continue reading →

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PIQF 2009: First Impressions

Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Jaye

I went to the preview for the Pacific International Quilt Festival 2009  this evening. It was only 1.5 hours long, so I didn’t get to see everything. Some first impressions: There were a lot more bolts of fabric than in … Continue reading →

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Remembering September 11

Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 by Jaye

Tomorrow is Sept. 11. I was thinking about the event more than usual this year. No sure why. One thing that came to mind after Sept. 11, 2001 was the phrase “what if?” As a result, the desire developed to … Continue reading →

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Fair Visit

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Jaye

I went to the San Mateo County Fair on Saturday. I was really pleased to discover that The Nosegay had won a 3rd place ribbon. Third place isn’t first place, but I am so happy that I won something. It … Continue reading →

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SFMOMA and the 1000 Journals Project

Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 by Jaye

I have been slack about posting my various holiday adventures, but, with this post, will try and redeem myself. One of the great things I did on my break over the holidays was go to the SFMOMA with friend Julie. … Continue reading →

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PIQF 2008 Day 3

Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 by Jaye

PICT2941Originally uploaded by jlapacAs I mentioned, the quilts were much more cheerful. I don’t think there were enough of them to think of ‘cheerful’ as a theme. However, I did notice two themes: leaves and hexagons. I would say there … Continue reading →

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