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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Geta’s Bags
Vicki posted her Field Trips in Fiber post today and she linked to Geta’s blog. Geta is like me and does bags over and I over. I loved her fabric combinations. I am not sure if she created her own … Continue reading
More Gift Bags for the Holidays
A FB contacted pointed me to these gift bags, which are for sale on Etsy. They seem to be specifically made for CDs and other flat gifts, but there is a nice selection and I like the design. You can … Continue reading
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Chubby Charmer
This is the Chubby Charmer. Two of my friends, Maureen and Terri both had bags made from this pattern and I admired their shape and size. On my week away, I made one. This is a BIG bag. I could … Continue reading
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Tagged Completed Project!, Off Topic: Crafts, Tote Bags
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Sketching #38
Response: Glimmer Again, I was influenced by SherriD’s ‘glimmer’ response. I am working on adding lots of details.
Catch Up Sunday
I decided that I would write one big long post to catch up, because I seem to have bunches of photos yet to post. I don’t want to say “oh 3 weeks ago, I made this and that.” Another idea … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Projects
Tagged FOTY, Inspiration, Mosaics/Tile, Off Topic: Crafts, Other Artists
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Sketching #41
Response: Core I am trying to get back in the saddle and not let all of the prompt responses languish. Here is my most recent response, Core. I’ll work on the detail for next week.
Creative Prompt #41: Core
See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project. Post the direct URL where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. It will keep all the artwork … Continue reading
Mosaic Hats
I found a new blog recently, after listening to a recent CraftSanity podcast. The interview is with Liesl, the owner and designer of the pattern company Oliver + S. They produce patterns for children’s clothing in a “contemporary classic style.” … Continue reading
Sketching #40
I have to admit that I looked at Quilt Rat’s response for one of the other prompts and it did influence me. I was thinking a lot about the Genie and receiving 3 wishes.
Sketching #36
An oldie, but a goodie: feather. I am trying to get back on track and get my responses posted.
Snowballs Following Me Around
This is probably the 5th snowball type quilt I have seen in a week. I saw a few last week in magazines and books. One was in the Quilt Sampler magazine on the wall of a shop and made up … Continue reading
Book Review: Pat Sloan Color Book
This is a really short review that I may beef up later. Pat Sloan’s book on color is easy to read, though it will take more time if you go through the exercises. Pat Sloan’s Take the Fear Out of … Continue reading
Being Away
Today is another travel day for me. I am heading home after a week away. I have sewn and relaxed and been allowed to just be. All of my normal stuff is on hold until tonight or tomorrow or whenever … Continue reading
Grim. Grim. Grim.
One of the fabulous things about visiting TFQ is the plethora of books and magazines in which I can indulge and explore. This trip is no exception. She had a bunch of magazines and books for me toperuse. I already … Continue reading
Looking at Layers
When I was at SFO last Sunday my flight was in the international terminal which I am not in very often. That is a new terminal and really light and airy. Before I got on the plane and was confined … Continue reading
