MY STORY
THIS IS MY 34th YEAR OF SHOWS!!!!!! My first show was in August 1975...........it was an old home day show in
Gilmanton.........and I sold little soldier christmas ornaments for $1.00 ......... times have changed. Does
anybody have one of those ornaments??!!
What began as a hobby over 30 years ago has become
my main focus today. Quilling gives me the opportunity to combine my love of nature with my love of art, and the League of
New Hampshire Craftsmen, in addition to a few other shows, gives me the outlet for my work and the motivation to pursue new
ideas.
My original technique of overlaying a simple cut
out over the quill work has allowed me to incorporate the traditional craft of quilling into my ducks, birds, wild flowers,
and other wildlife. The cut out is the design and the quill work is the detail for the feathers in the ducks and birds, the
veins in the flowers and leaves, and the fur in the moose and polar bear.
This technique has taught me to "see again" as the
shading requires sometimes tedious time and patience to get it right. And if you don't see it, you can't recreate it. I feel
that my quill work and cut out technique has caused my quilling to change from craft to art.
Oftentimes, the quillwork defies recognition.
I have now added paper sculpture and paper cut work
to my pieces. I am also working on scenes and large pieces -- The time for production has passed and it is now time to be
much more creative. I want to create pieces that will make you stop and rest awhile, pieces that you will really want
to be a Part of Your Life.
I sell only retail, as I am working by myself
and cannot produce large numbers of work. I can ship directly to you if you wish to order on the phone or now you can use
my secure shopping basket. (getting that up and running was a new challenge to me). Call me, let's talk. Or check out
my list of shows, and maybe I'll see you there.
This year I have had to reduce my number of
shows in order to set priorities in My Life -- they say to reduce the stress!! I have tried to choose carefully so that all
my friends have the opportunity to attend at least one show in their area. But you can always call me or email or use
my new shopping basket for any order, anytime. Thanks.
Sandy White 
