Monthly Archives: September 2006

:-( – Not so Happy with the Hand

Afer looking at this hand last night and this morning, I am not so happy with it. The quilting looks off and weird. I think it was the batting that I used. My plan now is to make another one … Continue reading

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Hands Down

As promised, I made the hand today – mostly. Here is a progression of pictures.Back of first side: I did the drawing of my hand before I thought of the wrist. Something caught my eye and made me think of … Continue reading

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"Show of Hands" by Karey Bresenhan

Karey is always thinking of interesting things to spur us on creatively. I was sent an e-mail about this exhibit, which will be held at Houston. Subsequently, the hands will be sent to the Creative Spirit Center to become part … Continue reading

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Final Layout for the Bottom of Thoughts on Dots?

As you can see, I have worked a lot on Thoughts on Dots. Mostly, as is my current mode of working, moving the fabrics around. However, this time, I also replaced a number of fabrics that weren’t working for me. … Continue reading

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Visiting My Fabric

I spent the weekend of 8/10-8/14 visitng the fabric that I sent to Seattle with St. JCN. I sent it to Seattle to visit its cousins and have its spa treatment (read: washing and ironing). Of course, visiting St. JCN … Continue reading

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Bottom of Thoughts on Dots

Above: entire piece. I worked on Thoughts on Dots today, mostly moving squares around trying to get the right look and balance. Above: top left. Above: bottom left. Above: top right. Above: bottom right.

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Real Progress on Thoughts on Dots

After the CQFA meeting today, I came home, eschewed the work nagging in the back of my mind and worked on Thoughts on Dots. Earlier this week, I started to sew the squares into pairs. Today I kept on sewing … Continue reading

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Gualala Arts Center Quilt Exhibit Catalog

I bought a slim volume from the Gualala Arts Center (707-884-1138) containing quilts from the Penny Nii collection. Sue Friedland wrote: “Title: 4 x 4 x 12 BY 3 X 3 X 9 The 4 x 4 x 12 refers … Continue reading

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