Artwork

Fairfield Fiber is comprised of a group of art quilters who encourage and support each other in artistic expression.  Challenges are presented in the form of themes to which participating members work to express their visions and ideals in the form of an art quilt. The theme for the September 2022 exhibit at the Milford […]

What is it about coloring that makes it so enjoyable long after we’ve passed through our childhood years?  I began this project by using the QR code provided in the magazine sharing Ana’s apple design.   I copied the design onto PFD fabric using wax free tracing paper.  Us old-schoolers will remember using this tracing paper 

CT Piecemakers Quilt Guild Fall Challenge: “Seasons” Viewer’s Choice Results Connie Schwarz Virginia Millington Kathy Nutley

Summer Get-Away by Kathy Nutley This piece was created in response to a call for entry by Fairfield Fiber. The challenge was to design a piece using wonky log cabin blocks to reflect a season of the year. I chose summer as my least favorite season….another challenge for me. The three ants represent my grand-children

Evening in Autumn This piece is in response to a challenge given by the CT Piecemakers Quilt Guild for September 2022.  The theme was “Seasons”.  Autumn always inspires stoking the fire pit and making s’mores with my family.  My husband and I enjoy pulling our chairs next to the fire with something warm to drink. 

My family reunites in Long Boat Key, Florida, yearly in tribute to my Dad who passed away in 2014. While my Mom continues her 40+year quest to photograph the elusive green flash, I continue to observe my Mom’s strength, courage, and tenacity in my attempt to become the woman I aspire to be. In my

Two For Tea brought back so many happy memories for me. I was given a tea set for my 4th birthday…a tea set that I introduced to my grand-daughter, Mia when she turned 4. We enjoy sharing our tea set with special treats and lots of conversation throughout the year, but especially enjoy al dente