Good News – Bad News

Good News – Bad News

THE GOOD NEWS:  My “San Francisco Air Quality: Fall 2020” quilt was selected to be included in the Fifth National Climate Assessment released by the US Government yesterday in the “Art x Climate” Gallery of the report. I wrote a blog post in 2020 about the making of...
The Making of “You’re Getting Warmer: Rising Global Temperatures 1850-2022”

The Making of “You’re Getting Warmer: Rising Global Temperatures 1850-2022”

“You’re Getting Warmer: Rising Global Temperatures 1850-2022” By Lorraine Woodruff-Long       2023     32”x92”     Cotton top, batting, back.  Machine pieced, machine & hand quilted. The de Young Open 2023 September 30, 2023 – January 7, 2024...
Learn to quilt through City College of SF Extension!

Learn to quilt through City College of SF Extension!

I will be teaching a two-part Improv Quilting for Beginner series at City College of San Francisco Extension this Fall 2023 on Thursdays. The series will be held at the John Adams CCSF Campus 1860 Hayes at Masonic Ave. The series is designed for newbies – even...
Hoel Memorial Quilt Commission

Hoel Memorial Quilt Commission

One of the things I love is creating quilts from the clothing of loved ones. It’ a special honor to make something as a treasured memorial for a family.  I recently completed this commission for a family from the clothing of a beloved father, husband and...
Come to my Open Studio – ArtSpan Open Studios Weekend 4!

Come to my Open Studio – ArtSpan Open Studios Weekend 4!

I hope to see you Weekend 4 – November 11-13th for my ArtSpan 2022 Open Studio, which will be held this weekend! Please join me and 35+ other artists this weekend at the Fort Mason General’s Residence. Come by to say hello! I will have fiber art pieces for...
Uppercase Magazine #55

Uppercase Magazine #55

My work has been published in Uppercase Magazine #55 (Oct-Nov-Dec 2022)! It’s a lovely publication – and one “analog” publication I’ll keep around in this day of digital media. The theme of the issue is “craft inspired by type and...
I’m teaching at SCRAP-SF this Saturday, October 22 from 11am-1pm!

I’m teaching at SCRAP-SF this Saturday, October 22 from 11am-1pm!

I’m teaching another Log Cabin basics class this Saturday, October 22 from 11:am-1pm at SCRAP-SF.  Some sewing machines available or fee free to bring your own! Sign up HERE or at...
Honorable Mention/ Innovation PIQF 2022

Honorable Mention/ Innovation PIQF 2022

I’m so happy that “Coffee & Cream” (60″x60″) won Honorable Mention for Innovation at the Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara, CA.  I love this quilt and the process of making it. I learned the technique of the...
Napa Valley Quilters: Trunk Show & Lecture

Napa Valley Quilters: Trunk Show & Lecture

  Thank you to the Napa Valley Quilters who invited me to share my work and enthusiastically welcomed me last weekend. My husband and I enjoyed a weekend in the wine country, and I loved the opportunity to show my quilts.  I’m looking forward to coming back...
How to make a Log Cabin Quilt Block

How to make a Log Cabin Quilt Block

I’m excited I’ll be teaching a quilting basics class at SCRAP-SF in September and October.  I’m focusing on my favorite block – the Log Cabin Quilt Block.  I love this block because of its versatility: it can be traditional, straight and tidy...
In the American Tradition: International Quilt Festival 2022

In the American Tradition: International Quilt Festival 2022

I’m thrilled that I’ll have two quilts hanging at the International Quilt Festival in Houston this year, my first in this show. Today I learned that these will be traveling as part of the In the American Tradition exhibit to the summer International Quilt...
I’m teaching at SCRAP-SF!

I’m teaching at SCRAP-SF!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be teaching quilting fundamentals at SCRAP-SF in September and October!  Each two hour class is designed for beginners using my favorite – the Log Cabin block. We’ll keep it simple and will be hand sewing with...