Lettie Blackburn’s Trees

Yesterday I was at the Driskill Gallery taking down my show, when Lettie Blackburn started to bring in her new work for her solo show that opens tonight. Her newest piece is very dense, covered in stitching, and I was interested in what Lettie had to say about this:

“I decided to write on it with the sewing machine…my personal thoughts and experiences with trees, starting with my grandfather’s saw mill, and my other grandfather’s love of carving.

I am writing on it with the machine in a spontaneous way…just writing what I am thinking of at the time…It is very hard to see because I am using variegated thread, so I have to stop every once in a while and write the words down on paper. It is a very personal writing, and will not really be visible to anyone else…but I do want to remember what I said. A very deep approach when compared to other work I have done…but very satisfying.”

Add comment February 15th, 2008

Waverly House Reception

On Friday evening a reception was held for the opening of Uncommon Threads exhibit at The Waverly House. Following are some snap shots of various members and their work.

Lettie Blackburn

Cathy Jeffrey

Christine Marcum

Dianna Callahan

Maureen Ashlock

Merrilee Tieche

Pam Rubert

Maureen and Diane Steffen

Emmie Seaman

Just thought you might like to see what some of the artists look like. We may not win any beauty contests, but we had a lot of fun and even sold a few pieces.

Add comment February 6th, 2008