Heart Notes: Say it is so

Do you struggle with finding
affirmations that feel genuine and authentic? If you're a regular Heart Notes reader, you know I write about how your body hears what your mind says about it, and the immense value of speaking to yourself as if to someone you love.

I have a practice of writing positive affirmations in my daily journal. These affirmations strive to attract the energy I want in my life. They are usually on topics such as abundance, health and my business. Sometimes I struggle with finding an affirmation that feels genuine. For example, when I was going through treatment for breast cancer, it did not feel authentic at that time to write 'My body is healthy. All my cells are clear and vibrant.'. Instead I chose statements such as 'My body is working hard to get well. It is strong and resilient. Thank you body for healing.'

If you need some help coming up with affirmations that are self compassionate and feel authentic, I'd love to help. Hit reply to this email, or reach out for a complimentary conversation.

Wearable art
Sales of my first collection of wearable art have begun. Thank you so much for your orders. I'm thrilled to see photographs of my fibre art on clothing that is elegant and well made, and to know others are wearing and enjoying them makes me very happy. I love that each piece is made to order in Canada by local women in Montreal. This slow fashion means minimal waste and local production!

And this is just the beginning, as I will have more patterns and pieces to share. Here's the link to order online. Have a look and let me know what you think!

I will be ordering items for upcoming pop ups in June (see calendar, below) in the next couple of weeks. So if you are local and would like to see items or order to pick up from me directly, let me know.

Renegade Conversations
Renegade Conversation, Season Two is in full swing and I'm currently booking guests and sponsors for Season Three! In case you missed them, you can access Renegade Conversations here. If you would like to be notified each time a new episode launches, please subscribe to my YouTube channel . (Plus it would really help me in my efforts to attract sponsors :).)

Check out my latest Artworks in progress below. I hope you like them!

Keep reading for Upcoming Classes and Events and more.

Upcoming Classes & Events

Booking now for 2024/2025
Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual). Limited spots to work with me one to one over Zoom also available.

Stories are Made Loop by Loop, a travelling exhibit, curated by Susan Feller. Artists in this exhibit are Domenica Zara Queen, West Virginia, Cheryl Bollenbach, Tennessee, Terri Todd, Virginia, Karen Miller, Ontario, Canada, Meryl Cook, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mary Tayliegh Lopez, British Columbia, Canada and Elizabeth Miller, Maine. This exhibit will be at the following locations:
July 12 - October 7, 2023 - Virginia Quilt Museum
March to June 2024 - Juliet Art Museum at Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
July 5 - September 11, 2024 - The Dairy Barn Art Center
September - December, 2024 - Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Link to the Stories are Made Loop by Loop catalogue.

June 13 - Pop-up at Halifax Convention Centre
Details available soon.

June 16 - Journaling for Design and Creativity
1 to 4pm in Truro, Nova Scotia. This is a private event for a fibre arts tour organized by Battenkill Fibers.

June 21 - Pop-up at Forage Boutique in Downtown Truro
Details available soon.

September 20 - October 02
TIGHR Triennial Conference
I'll be attending this international conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I've been invited to participate in a panel discussion and teach a class.
October 2, 9-11am
The Therapeutic Benefits of Fibre Art panel discussion
October 2, 2-5pm
Chakra Colours by Design class.
Registration opened March 25 for TIGHR members.

Work one to one with me
Are you feeling burnt out and needing to reconnect with joy and a sense of purpose? Perhaps you are blocked and needing help to get in the flow again. Need help in creating a design that expresses your inner self? I help you discover the steps to find your joy and access your creative soul. Book your Individual Connection Session today. Packages of three sessions with me are also available.

Artwork in Progress

The latest in my Renegade Woman series, this is 'Self Portrait 3'. Mixed media, rug hooking, wet felting and applique on linen. She is 12" x 12" and will be mounted on an artist canvas, ready to hang.

I have started another of the Renegade Woman series, along with a couple of pieces for the upcoming Squared Away show in July. I also have a full size Wild Woman on my Cheticamp frame and am gathering fibres to hook her with. She's called 'Wild Woman Dreaming in the Field Out Beyond' and is inspired by this Rumi quote.

If you would like to own one of my fibre art creations, take a look at my gallery or contact me. Custom designs also available.