SOROPTIMIST
Local Artist Helps Bring Attention to a Good Cause by Ellen Breitner Earlier this year, Soroptimist International of Coronado (SIC) went to local artist Kathleen McCabe and asked her if they could use her art piece “Sisters” for the cover of their 17th Legends Luncheon invitation and program. McCabe graciously agreed to let them use the image. Members were excited over the art, one volunteering, “This is perfect. The image brings to mind SIC’s mission of joining together to help women and girls, and it represents the friendship bonds that are formed with the women in SIC working towards that shared goal.” Two days after the invitations began arriving
McCabe was 9 years old, her mother had
served on the Board of Directors for Quilt
in everyone’s mailbox, SIC announced that
a discussion with Marjorie De Laurentis,
Visions, became Regional Representative
they were unable to go forward with the
who was lamenting about wanting to teach
for Studio Art Quilt Associates (saqa.com),
luncheon this year due to the pandemic,
sewing to her children, but she had six sons.
and a founding member of Paradise Textile
but they still wanted to further recognize
McCabe’s mother didn’t hesitate to volunteer
Artists in San Diego. Her artwork has been
McCabe, a talented artist and supporter, and
her; she was one of five in the first sewing
exhibited nationally and internationally
share her story with others.
class and that’s how it all began.
along with being published in books and magazines, and she has curated and juried at
McCabe is from Coronado, one of nine
During the time McCabe was a young
children born to a Naval Officer and his
mother, she found she needed a creative
wife. She has spent most of her life here, and
outlet and became serious about creating
As her website explains, “Kathleen interprets
her history and feelings about Coronado can
art with fabric. McCabe went on to receive
people, places, natural elements and life
be seen in her works on the subject. When
an art degree at San Diego State University,
situations through images, primarily
art quilt exhibits.
Coronado Magazine
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