The projects and collaborations that I was so busy with earlier this year are coming out in May. I made two workshops, "Korean Bojagi Four Point Cushion" and "Suspended Oksa Chimes,"for Crafter. You can check out these two workshops and enjoy making things.
I have another collaboration with Making Zen Online Retreat coming, hosted by Zen Stitching, on May 27-May 31 2024. This is my second time participating and I am excited to share my passion with this community of makers and enthusiasts.
I will share how to make Barbara's Boat, a 3D Jogakbo Coaster, as a part of the retreat. Do you know why I named this project Barbara's Boat? You can learn about it when you participate in the free 5-day online retreat. Yes, the retreat is FREE! Sign up for your free ticket here.
Submissions for the Surface Design Association (SDA)'s EIP are due May 31.
I was very honored when the SDA invited me as a guest curator for this year'sExhibition in Print, Embrace: Expect the Unexpected.
This year's EIP celebrates artists who accept the challenge of embracing the unexpected. Navigating both the positive and negative elements of change is challenging, yet adaptation can spark exponential growth and knowledge.
Accepting mistakes and imperfections, embracing identities and true selves, and confronting difficulties head-on can yield remarkable transformations. At the same time, the embrace from a creative community—whether physical or metaphorical—can provide a positive and supportive system that propels artists and their creations.
This call seeks works addressing an unexpected outcome or change, whether in the creative process or one’s own life. “Expect the Unexpected” can encompass embracing one’s true and multifaceted identity, the simple yet meaningful act of embrace, and the boldness required to take risks.
The exhibition is open to all artists, with a discounted entry fee offered to SDA members and students. Artists may enter up to 3 artworks. 2D and 3D works are eligible, as is documentation of time-based media, performance, or conceptual work. Only photographic documentation of work will be considered.
KTT 2024 is just around the corner! Yesterday, I spent a whole day making my new purse for the trip. This is my first year leading the tour in May, and I am double-checking all the details in my itinerary. I will post lots of photos on IG so please check them in May.
KTT 2025 dates will be announced later this year.
In June, I will be teaching the Kkekki technique by hand as a part of the Tatter's Hand-Sewn Quilting Series I: Six week exploration.
I am excited to be a part of this series again! You can sign up for not only my class but the whole series to learn techniques from wonderful other instructors. I love to take all the other classes from these fellow instructors! If you see my face during the class as a student, please say hi!
Precise Curved Piecing with Tara Faughnan- Friday, May 17th Manx Patchwork with Aaron Sanders Head – Friday, May 24th Appliqué with Sarah Nishiura- Friday, May 31st Contemporary Patchwork with Arounna Khounnaraj- Friday, June 7th Embroidered Quilt Block with Ekta Kaul – Friday, June 14th Kkekki (깨끼) Fine Seam Technique with Youngmin Lee- Friday, June 21st
The other day, I received an advanced copy of my book and I was so happy! The book will be available on July 18th in the UK and on September 17th in the US. If you want a signed copy, you can pre-order from my website. Many thanks to those of you already made an order! Your support and love means so much to me! PRE-ORDER HERE
Since my book will be released first in the UK in July, I decided to teach classes at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham UK. I will be teaching some new classes from my book projects. If you can come to the FOQ, please join me!
Now I am going to start packing my bag for Korea. Have a wonderful May and I will see you in June! 다녀오겠습니다~
