Katherine Westphal was an influential American textile designer and fiber artist born on January 2, 1919. She played a pivotal role in elevating quilting to the status of fine art. Through her innovative designs and artistic contributions, Westphal helped reshape the perception of textiles in the art community, allowing quilting to be recognized beyond its traditional craft origins. Her work inspired many and contributed to a broader appreciation of textile arts in contemporary culture, leaving a lasting legacy upon her passing on March 13, 2018.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Katherine
pure, clean
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Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Place of Death: Berkeley
Educated At: Los Angeles City College | University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: textile artist | artist
Spouses: Ed Rossbach
Employers: University of Wyoming | University of Washington | University of California, Davis
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Craft Council | Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship
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Ephemeris for January 2, 1919
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Capricorn 23 | 12 Capricorn 41 | 27 Aries 43 |
| Moon | 17 Capricorn 14 | 18 Aquarius 48 | 5 Sagittarius 25 |
| Mercury | 19 Sagittarius 12 | 22 Sagittarius 16 | 11 Aries 2 |
| Venus | 20 Capricorn 59 | 29 Aquarius 40 | 1 Gemini 50 |
| Mars | 10 Aquarius 33 | 1 Leo 18 | 2 Taurus 41 |
| Jupiter | 10 Cancer 25 | 13 Gemini 1 | 8 Cancer 55 |
| Saturn | 28 Leo 29 | 14 Pisces 36 | 22 Leo 7 |
| Uranus | 25 Aquarius 12 | 23 Taurus 36 | 0 Pisces 43 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 38 | 27 Pisces 19 | 6 Leo 31 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 28 | 1 Aquarius 7 | 4 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 11 Sagittarius 36 | 1 Aries 23 | 5 Sagittarius 59 |
| Ketu | 11 Gemini 36 | 1 Libra 23 | 5 Gemini 59 |
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