Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
Yesterday I drove to Monterey to attend a Kaffe Fassett lecture. It was put on by Back Porch Fabrics, a local Pacific Grove/Monterey quilt shop. I have written about that shop a couple of times, most recently on November 4, 2009 after my late October visit. During my last visit, I saw that they were … Continue reading “No Fear of Color”
I realized that one of the reasons I like making the same tote bag pattern over and over is that I am trying to understand it. I want to understand it so I can change the pattern to suit my needs and also incorporate the techniques into my own design bag of tricks. The Anna … Continue reading “Marilyn’s Multi-tasker”
PICT2528 Originally uploaded by jlapac TFQ and I went to the PIQF Preview tonight and it was wonderful. Apparently, most people who attend, attend to shop. I saw two ladies leaving with Jem Platinums! We have started to attend the preview in order to take photos. I barely looked at the quilts, but just shot … Continue reading “PIQF 2008 Day 1”
I hope the above describes some of my work lately! I spent the better part of 4 days in Monterey at a conference (for my other life). I have gone to this particular event for a number of years, particularly when it is in Monterey (some years they have had it in Palm Spring, San … Continue reading “Fabrics, Blog Fun and Product”
Last Saturday was the first guild meeting of the year. Traditionally, we have given the officers appreciation gifts at this meeting. COVID-19 or no COVID-19, 2021 was no exception. Mary C was kind enough to be the drop-off point. Her house is more centrally located in the county than mine and she has a good … Continue reading “BAM Officer Appreciation Gifts”
I was reminded when I wrote the 26 Projects post yesterday that I forgot to post the finished Cool Windmill quilt. Right now it’s kind of all Frolic! all the time so I am happy I didn’t post this earlier so you guys get a break from Frolic!. This will head off to a friend’s … Continue reading “Finished: Cool Windmill”
It really was a beautiful day on Saturday, but that meant that my poor phone was having trouble taking photos – lots of glare. Bunny Hop is located in an old Victorian. The inside does not appear to have been modified much, including the kitchen, which looked freshly painted and was decorated with a cherry … Continue reading “Shop Review: Bunny Hop – North Coast”
Last week I sped up to Portland to pick up the YM from college. Yes, he has completed his freshman year of college. I can’t believe it! Time has flown. Stay tuned about whether he finished successfully. I am sure he did, but…. well, you know. I drove up in two days, which is hard. … Continue reading “Cool Cottons”
Look for Sandy‘s podcast, which was posted on 1/12/2012. This post is a companion to the podcast and we discuss many examples and I provide a lot of explanations about the information below. The Design Definition we are using in this series is: Design is a problem solving activity within all the arts, placing or … Continue reading “Design Series: Unity/Harmony”
Like everyone else, the economy is affecting our family so I was extremely restrained in fabric purchases at PIQF this year. I tried to only buy fabrics that were really calling my name. As you can see, I still have the turquoise/aqua as well as dot themes going. I am excited about the fabrics that … Continue reading “PIQF Follow-up”