Kelch Aviation Museum
Reception April 12, 2026 from 1-3pm, with an artist’s talk at 2pm.
“The Sky’s the Limit” is my second solo show. This collection of 35 art quilts is comprised of two distinct but coordinating groups. The first group of 22 were made for a 2017 exhibit, “Flying Solo”, at the College Park Aviation Museum in College Park, MD, based on their collections.
I have also included 13 new art quilts based on the collections at Kelch Aviation Museum. I allowed myself to be a little more whimsical and surrealist. I found myself drawn to fabrics with images of the open sky and clouds. A sense of freedom, or perhaps escape, emerged early in my designs. I played with background and foreground in some pieces, placing a sky print where a propeller might go. I instinctively chose five pointed-star prints and star designs, perhaps because of the United States 250th anniversary? The stars were soon joined by other astronomical themes, like moons and suns. I thought of song titles about flying, and the idea of “the music of the spheres,” so musical fabrics made an appearance in several compositions.
I love the sense of freedom and playfulness I have created in my new works. I hope these quilts will let your imagination fly!
Information about the show:
- Kelch Aviation Museum, N2463 Airport Rd, Brodhead, WI 53520
- Dates: March to December, 2026
- Museum hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm
RiverSong
I have an art quilt traveling with Studio Art Quilt Associates WI/IL regional exhibit called RiverSong.
The Mississippi River Basin is a vast and intricate watershed that spans one-third of North America, shaping the landscape and influencing ecosystems, economies, and human activities across its expansive reach. It’s one of the largest drainage systems in the world, covering 1.2 million miles. It encompasses a network of rivers, tributaries, and waterways that ultimately converge into the mighty Mississippi River.
Explore work inspired by the basin that embraces its history, archeology, culture, geologic formation and commerce. Join us for a visual symphony that celebrates the intricate dance between water and life within the expansive embrace of the Mississippi Watershed.
Upcoming exhibit locations include:
- Evergreen Quilters Guild, Green Bay, WI: April 16-17, 2026
- Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival, Rosemont, IL: May 1-3, 2026
- H+H Americas, Rosemont, IL: May 6-8, 2026
- Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park, IL: May 19 – June 27, 2026
- The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI: September 10-12, 2026
Fierce Planets
“The Big Bang” is part of the traveling SAQA Global Exhibition “Fierce Planets“, which is currently touring the US. Upcoming exhibit sites include:
- BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, Maryland: March 3 – April 19, 2026
- Shafer Art Gallery, Great Bend, Kansas: June 12 – August 15, 2026
- Farmington Museum, Farmington, New Mexico: November 28, 2026 – March 27, 2027
- Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, Texas: April 16 – June 6, 2027
StitchPunk
“Tempus Fugit” is part of the traveling SAQA Global Exhibition “StitchPunk“, which is currently touring the US. Upcoming exhibit sites include:
- Museum of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas: January 5 – May 3, 2026
- Grants Pass Museum of Art, Grants Pass, Oregon: May 15 – July 31, 2026
- Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas: October 9 2026 – January 16, 2027
- Oklahoma State University Museum of Art, Stillwater, Oklahoma, April 13 – July 17, 2027
