Blossom Lane Duvet Cover

Hi Everyone,
I am excited to show my first duvet cover made with my fabric collection, Blossom Lane through Timeless Treasures. I like that I made it reversible for a change of pace. Now, on to some cute spring dresses!

Blossom Lane Apron

I am excited to show off a beautiful apron made by Pam Adkins with my Blossom Lane fabric. Her craft is impeccable and I love her attention to detail. If you are interested in one of Pam's aprons, go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/SEWFAB1.

Maybe this apron will keep me in the kitchen cooking a little more!

Summerfair to unveil 2010 poster

The public unveiling and signing of the 2010 Summerfair poster will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, 2692 Madison Road, Norwood.

Winning designer, Wendy Bentley of Southgate, Ky., will talk about her winning design and sign posters.

The signed posters, which normally sell for $20, will be available at this special signing for only $10.

Not only will event attendees be among the first to see this year's winning design, they can also help support Summerfair Cincinnati's year-round grants and scholarship programs, which support local professional practicing artists and arts organizations.

Joseph-Beth will donate 20 percent of bookstore purchases made Feb. 21 back to Summerfair Cincinnati.

For a coupon to participate in the book fair, visit www.summerfair.org, call 531-0050, or e-mail info@summerfair.org.

The Summerfair poster competition has been held annually for more than 30 years.

This year's winning design will be used as the marketing centerpiece of Summerfair, which is celebrating its 43rd year in 2010.

The complete Summerfair poster collection can be found online at www.summerfair.org.

Summerfair 2010 - featuring more than 325 artists and craftspeople from around the country as well as regional performers and the Youth Arts Rocks! area for kids - will be held June 4-6 at historic Coney Island.

Murals through the years

I thought it would be fun to show murals my old college room-mate and graphic design friend Krissy Mayes and I did through the years. Our mural business was called Muralcles, a fun play on words

100th Thanksgiving Day Race

This distinguished gathering celebrated the unveiling of Cincinnati artist/designer Wendy Bentley’s commemorative poster for the 100th Thanksgiving Day Race Wednesday night at Joseph Beth Booksellers at Rookwood Pavillion. They are, from left: Running Spot owner Bob Roncker; TV newscaster Cammy Dierking; Olympian and race director Julie Isphording; soon-to-be-49-time Thanksgiving Day Race competitor Kent Friel; and Bentley.

In keeping with the historical theme, Bentley’s design marks her own tradition as the artist behind every Thanksgiving Day Race since 1998. “But the poster only reads 1999-2009,” she said, “because that just sounds better.”

Bentley says she has stuck to three or four themes over the years: Turkeys, shoes, runners and weather/leaves. But one constant: Bright colors, fitting for a festive holiday atmosphere.

“I like being a part of a tradition in Cincinnati that has existed for 100 years,” she said. “As a designer for 20 years, visual art is an expression and a way of communicating. I am proud to leave bold, colorful marks in a period of time that hopefully will be appreciated 100 years from now.”

Bentley said she’s proud to be a part of the tradition as a participant as well. She walks with her husband and young children each year — which can be a challenge as any parent who has tried to push an active youngster in a stroller can attest.

“We have yet to make it all the way to the finish line,” she said. “It’s just so fun to be a part of it, fun to see everyone in the T-shirts. … and a great way to start Thanksgiving.”