Summer is an intense time to do fieldwork in Florida, especially in the wetlands of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and on beaches around the state. Our team has shared some tips and tricks to stay safe during challenging conditions. Read full article here.
PieceWork Magazine – Inspiration at the Audubon
Wander the exhibits at Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida, and you might find Lauren Austin quietly sketching or observing, gathering inspiration for her next quilt project. As the center’s Artist in Residence, Austin readily incorporates birds into her work—even X-rays of their broken bones! Austin made her first quilt at age…
Piecework Magazine – Family Textiles Inspired by Maine Lakes
Lakes and ponds define my family’s best memories. My father passed his childhood summers on Maine’s Damariscotta Lake, and we still spend as many weekends as possible on Maine shorelines. Creating textiles and garments intertwines memories with the yarn itself, causing bursts of remembrance whenever I see, touch, or wear my projects. After a summer…
E. Zambello Writing and Art 