Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
So, this post is about what inspiration can do for you if you look at an inspiring object you long enough. I have been in that kind of mood lately. The “What if” mood. The light has been the way I like it, too, not too glary and not too grey. I have been seeing … Continue reading “Making Inspiration Your Own”
I know that I ignored you all weekend. I spent about 24 hours over the three days sewing and really got a lot done. It is difficult to be at work today, because I am still desperate to be at my sewing machine. Needless to say, I have a ton to discuss. Quick recap: Teacher … Continue reading “Inspiration: Quick Note”
Umbrellas of Cherbourg Definition: “An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against rain or sunlight. The word parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; umbrella refers to a device more suited to protect from rain. Often the difference is the material; some parasols are not waterproof. Umbrellas … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #297: Umbrella”
Post the direct URL (link) where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. I would really like to keep all the artwork together and provide a way for others to see your work and/or your blog. We are also talking about this on Twitter. Use … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #268: Boy”
What I am Reading City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriker Every Secret Thing by Susanna Kearsley – one of her older novels that has recently be released for Kindle. I enjoyed it, though there were a couple of parts where I had had enough of the chaos. Whisper of … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2014 #3”
I apologize for being MIA last week. It was a tough week. I am back in the saddle, so get your paints, colored pencils, crayons and needles out! The bloom is off the rose Definition: “Bloom, one or more flowers on a flowering plant” (Wikipedia) algae bloom Bloomberg Business, Financial and Economic news (a stretch, … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #232: Bloom”
Artquiltmaker.com has a store, as I have mentioned. I updated the store recently with new products, especially products related to technology, such as iPad cases, and phone covers as well as tote bags, jackets, etc. I have used Flowering Snowball images and I hope you like them.** Yes, shameless self promotion. Now we are done … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2013 #1”
Sunrise on the Hills by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow [More Titles by Longfellow] I stood upon the hills, when heaven’s wide arch Was glorious with the sun’s returning march, And woods were brightened, and soft gales Went forth to kiss the sun-clad vales. The clouds were far beneath me; bathed in light, They gathered mid-way round … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #138: Sunrise”
As you may have heard on The Off Kilter Quilt podcast, Frances and I are working on a Sampler together. Frances posted her version of the Dutchman’s Puzzle and it looks great. She is doing a wonderful job! We have been on a bit of an unintentional hiatus, because I was out of town for … Continue reading “Sampler Quilt Update”
One of my first serious craft undertakings was cross stitch. Counted cross stitch. I started cross stitching when I escaped to Denmark for a week during a difficult year. I went to visit my Danish sister and her family. Ulla, my Danish sister’s mother, treated me like her long lost daughter. One of the things … Continue reading “Old Project Resurfaces”