Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Little Chocolate to take your mind off the Problems

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by Jaye

This pic is only related to quiltmaking through the fact that it is partially chocolate. Also, this blog wouldn’t exist without a keyboard and the Internet.The real reason for posting a strange picture is that I am having some trouble … Continue reading →

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Responding to the Readers

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 by Jaye

Last weekend I posted the latest iteration of the Tarts. Mostly, I get really nice, short comments on my posts. I was surprised and delighted to find a long and thought provoking comment from SherriD.  She wrote: “You are more … Continue reading →

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Creative Prompt #20: Circle

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2009 by Jaye

Some ancient historical sites have large stones laid out in a circle. Rings are circles as is the sun, the moon and other planets. Marbles, beach balls, bouncy balls and playground balls. See the Creative Prompt page if you have … Continue reading →

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Art Everywhere

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Jaye

I have a thing about art vs. craft. People obsess about art vs. craft; craft vs. art. For me, it is simply about making stuff all the time. I just want to make stuff. I just want to make stuff … Continue reading →

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To Infinity and Beyond

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 by Jaye

I got a little behind photographing and posting blocks from my Infinity project. (I think last week was just a bad sewing-posting-making week). Anyway, here are some of the newer blocks. I made a few more after I snapped this … Continue reading →

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Quilt Layout Inspiration

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by Jaye

The picture is of wrapping paper covering the door windows of a studio space. I saw the paper and thought the design would make a good quilt layout. I noticed the four patch-like red block alternating with the  slightly tilted … Continue reading →

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Art is Simple: Make Something

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 by Jaye

Linda M. Poole, part of the creative prompt ‘team’, posted this on her blog. It reminds me of another similar work by Dana Barbieri, which I posted about on June 8. clipped from lmpoole.blogspot.com Taking simple elements, such as letters … Continue reading →

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Sketching #19: Journey

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 by Jaye

Yes, this could have been a Moon prompt response as well, but it isn’t. I almost bought one of those round hatbox suitcases once and didn’t. I always wonder if my life would have been different.

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Tarts Progress Nearing Finish Line

Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Jaye

I was out of the house almost all of last weekend, which is not my usual routine.  While I had fun, I was disappointed not to get to spend copious amounts of time working on my projects. Still, as I … Continue reading →

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Creative Prompt #19: Journey

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 by Jaye

Are you on a creative journey or a journey that involves planes and luggage? What inspires you when you travel? Here is a lovely poem about a journey which I found at Poem Hunter: Journey to Be by Mark Slaughter … Continue reading →

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Sketching #18: Moon

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 by Jaye

I did the first moon prompt response after doing one of the drawings with the facade of the building. I wasn’t terribly happy with it, especially as I did more drawings and became one with my PITT pen. I have … Continue reading →

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The World Steppin’ Out in Quiltmaking Style

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 by Jaye

I recently listened a podcast (CraftSanity or Annie Smith, can’t remember which) where the hostess interviewed the Lizzie B Cre8tive girls about their new book, Whimsyland. I am not much of a pattern person, so Lizzie B Cre8tive patterns never … Continue reading →

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One Down, Two To Go

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Jaye

The weekend was filled with picnics. Both Saturday and Sunday included hot dogs and potato salad, chats and a bit of sun. It was nice to be outside, but I was pretty tired after all the sociability. Also, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Please…I Need a Pear

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 by Jaye

People are coming up with fabulous stuffed pincushion-like items. I saw a chicken not too long ago that made me want to start a collection. Now Retro Mama has a pear. I want this pear, but I am terrible at … Continue reading →

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Small Tarts Change

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 by Jaye

I have been staring at this quilt on my design wall for months. I am glad it is progressing; the end is finally in sight. I will be very glad when I get it sewn together and off my design … Continue reading →

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