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Monthly Archives: July 2008
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving (I think) Ceiling in the East Wing of the National Gallery plus an untitled Calder mobile. I loved both galleries of the National Gallery. It is a perfect space for art. The place was made … Continue reading
Mosaic Quiltmaking
This is a quilt top that my SIL is working on. You might notice, especially from the detail (below) that it looks like the mosaic quilting technique of Shannon Williams displayed on Simply Quilts YEARS ago. the patches that my … Continue reading
More on the 1000 Journals Project in San Francisco
The SF Chronicle wrote a story about the first commercial showing of the 1000 Journals project. clipped from www.sfgate.com Chronicling the journeys of 1,000 wayward journals It all started with bathroom graffiti. When the artist who calls himself Someguy read … Continue reading
Baby Janes
I never thought I would do a Dear Jane quilt and I haven’t started one yet. Being a block lover, I have, however, always admired the multitude of different looking blocks. Today I saw a Baby Jane grid of blocks … Continue reading
Mosaics of My Own
As you may have read elsewhere, I found a mosaic maker from Big Huge Labs. This is my first attempt and I am pleased. It works with Flickr, so I did learn a few things. I need to organize my … Continue reading
Bullseye Continues
Julie has posted her bullseyes and how they look with the ones I sent her. She spray starched hers, which is a great idea. I am not sure why I didn’t think of it! I guess I learn something new … Continue reading
The Purpose of Blog Comments?
I agree with Mimi in that I don’t put my work out there for criticism. I am happy to take comments, but I do my work for me. I love sharing it, but I am my own best critic and … Continue reading
Latent Love of Dolls
Deirdre sent me a link to Mimi Kirchner’s blog and it made me start thinking about dolls. clipped from mimikirchner.com clipped from mimikirchner.com I have to admit that I have always loved dolls: Barbie and friends, baby dolls that you … Continue reading
More Mosaic Inspiration
Someone mentioned that I was an idiot, because I was classifying tilework with mosaics and calling it all mosaics. I do know the difference, in case you were worried and I intend to continue on with my practice, because mosaics … Continue reading
Cross Block Back From Vacation
While driving around Virginia checking out quilt shops, I worked on some Flowering Snowball blocks in the car. I was amazed at how much I was able to get done. I know two blocks doesn’t seem like a lot, but … Continue reading
What I Made on My Summer Vacation
I bought the fabric for this tote at Capital Quilts in Gaithersburg, MD. The flower fabric appealed to me even though chocolate is a major color in the fabric. In making this bag, I realized that using three fabrics makes … Continue reading
Mosaic Inspiration from the Thomas Jefferson Building
The Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress is a monument to knowledge. The whole building exudes the value of knowledge. As well, it is a gorgeous building, with every surface covered in some kind of artwork celebrating knowledge, … Continue reading
Rebel Quilter’s Bullseyes
JulieZS, one of my partners in Bullseyes (in case you haven’t been reading) sent me the link (http://rebelquilter.com/latest_news.htm) to these bullseyes by Susan Leslie Lumsden. I can’t really see them up close and personal, but I love the colors and … Continue reading
New Fabrics from the East
I returned last night from three weeks away from the computer (mostly) and some serious sightseeing. Much of the sightseeing I did was a at quilt shops, which resulted in a few pieces of new fabric. Artful Quilter, Centreville, VA … Continue reading
More Bag Possibilities
Deirdre sent me a link to this bag pattern. I am not sure I am ready to switch to a new pattern as I have recently really gotten the hang of the Eco Market Tote, but it is always good … Continue reading
