"First Fall"

Another view of First Fall.

"The First Fall"

Boy an I glad winter is coming to a close. Me and the oil man have been having a little too much conversation lately. Here ia a snowflake quilt I made in December that is on display at my home. I enjoyed working in the kaleidoscope technique and plan to use it again in a four seasons quilt. This one is approximately 70"x70".

Sarah at Big Apple Jazz in Harlem

Here is the Devine One, Sarah Vaughan. You can see her live at Big Apple Jazz.:2236 Adam Clayton powell Jr Blvd (bt. 132nd &131st streets) in Harlem, USA. They have Jazz music daily and it is usually free (212 283-JAZZ). Sarah's dress is hand beaded and sequenced. She is for sale and is also available there on note cards.

Mini Gallery

Marilyn Hamilton Jackson is my friend and mentor who recently retired from the New York City Department of Education as a dance instructor. My first summer job at the age of 14 was with Marilyn at Jamaica High School in Queens where I was her dance assitant. I went on to graduate college with a BFA in dance, taught dance for the NYC Board of Education for 10 years and did a host of other dance activites and performances. (I now relegate my dancing to The ocassional party and an African dance clas now and then). "For Marilyn" was my gift to her which was presented at her retirement party.

"Give the Drummer Some" is a trbute to my uncle James E. Gadson who is a drummer and vocalist. The quilt contains many names of artists he has recorded with.