Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
If I didn’t think Anna Maria Horner was a goddess already, I do now. I spent the day on Sunday, minus a short chauffeuring task, with the Multi-tasker Tote (AMH MTT), a recent pattern from Ms. Horner. As I suspected, I did have trouble understanding the directions. It is the way I learn and not … Continue reading “Review: Multi-tasker Tote”
My brain is full, so this is going to be another catch up kind of post. 1. Bonnie McCaffrey – Bonnie did an vidcast interview with Paula Nadelstern around Paula’s exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. The devil part of my brain is plotting ways to get to see that … Continue reading “Another Catch Up Saturday”
While you were sipping your cappucinos this morning, I was finishing the edges of my very first ATCs – Artist Trading Cards – and dashing off to meet with my fellow CQFAers. Maureen had suggested that we do a swap of ATCs. In the spirit of the Creative Prompt project, I decided that making them … Continue reading “ATCs at CQFA”
Another crazy post about a variety of random topics from while I attempt to find my time management skills and tell you all the various things that have been happening. I showed these blocks yesterday, because I went to Always Quilting today to see Terri Thayer speak and do a book signing. I took a … Continue reading “Various and Sundry Sunday”
If you didn’t see the Cost Plus ad in the Sunday newspaper yesterday, go take a look. They are getting ready for spring and it is a very cheerful ad. They even have a grouping of Adirondack chairs that looks like my banner. Guess they’ve been trawling the web for ideas. 😉 Recently, I received … Continue reading “Various and Sundry Monday”
This is the Quilting Arts email newsletter, Embellishments. It often one big come-on to buy something from their store, but this time has great ideas for updating your studio or workroom space. Having problems viewing this email? View in a browser window December 30, 2008 In This Issue Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Redo … Continue reading “Quilting Arts says: 10 Ways to Rev Up Your Studio”
It is very hard for me to accomplish anything if I am not organized. The first thing I do on any project is organize the pieces. I get a lot done, I think, because I am organized. It drives a lot of people close to me insane. The fabric closet in my workroom had dropped … Continue reading “Organization”
Any time I can get inspiration off of a floor, I take a photo. I am fascinated by mosaics and tile patterns. Above is a detail and you can see the border of 4patches. I like the way the small green border frames the piece. I think the greens and the reds could be all … Continue reading “More Denver Travelogue”
I am in Denver for a conference related to my work work. I took a day off to hang out and relax a little bit. St. JCN came to join me and brought me these nice fabrics. The cups are, dare I say, cheerful! And the bonus is there is NO brown. See, fabric manufacturers, … Continue reading “New Fabrics from Denver and Seattle”
At the drugstore, I happened upon BH&G’s Spring 2006 issue of Quilts and More. I had never seen this magazine before and was immediately drawn to the quilt on the cover. There should be no suprise that this quilt was made with dot fabrics. The block is called, according to the magazine, at least, Dolly … Continue reading “Various and Sundry (aka more thoughts on dots)”