Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
Frances had a podcast episode sometime ago about what we call ourselves. Barbara Brackman has some fun on her blog about that as well. Have you looked at the glossary lately? I updated it after writing the Maryland posts. If you would like to provide input on creativity and your habits around creativity, fill out … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2015 #2”
Quilts, Exhibits and Shows The International Quilt Study Center’s monthly quilt intrigued me, because of the name: Scherrenschnitte. I took notice for a number of reasons. I have been fascinated by this paper cutting technique for awhile. I also like what Quilt Rat has done with the technique. I always think I will do this … Continue reading “Various & Sundry #15 – End of December”
My English Paper Piecing half hexie stars are growing into a giant cluster. I forgot to rotate the photo. What I think of as the bottom is the line of stars with the dark green and Philip Jacobs flower print on the diagonal on the left. I have some diamonds that will make the border … Continue reading “EPP Growing”
Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide, Grab & Go by Laura Wilson The toys in this book are really imaginative. Making some or all of them would really add some fun to the creative toy box of a child in your life. This is one of the books that I gave away … Continue reading “Book Review: Flip Dolls & Other Toys”
Last week Jackie asked what was on my cutting table. I took a picture of what was happening there to share with you. Short version: what a mess! 😉 I do make good use of the cutting table I made out of our old microwave cart. The way I arranged this post was to number … Continue reading “What’s on My Cutting Table”
fireplace surround The Fireplace Project in East Hampton, New York, is a contemporary art gallery that features solo and group exhibitions, and artistsí projects. Definition: “A fireplace is an architectural structure designed to contain a fire. Fireplaces are used at the present time mostly for the relaxing ambiance they create. Historically they were used for the … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #248: Fireplace”
AQ 2014 Creative Prompts The Creative Prompt Project started on February 20, 2009. This project is an exercise in creativity, so create a response for each prompt to help develop your creative habit. All types of artwork are accepted as a prompt response as long as they are basically family friendly. Did you create a … Continue reading “AQ 2014 Creative Prompts”
Good-bye 2013! I can’t really believe it is the last day of year already. Soon, I’ll have to go back to work and real life. In the meantime, here I am again telling you all about my accomplishments. Here are the finishes: Quilts Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 Stepping Stones: … Continue reading “2013 Year in Review”
I told you that I was thinking about changing the name of this post in the new year. I think it is a valuable post for me to write, so I have decided that I will continue, but will just change it somewhat. I will freshen it up a bit to reflect the progress I … Continue reading “26 Projects List – December Update”
I hopped back on the Doing Good bandwagon this past weekend and I feel great about that. I had some Cat Bed kits from the last BAMQG meeting I attended and I decided that sewing them would be a great way to get back on the sewing bandwagon. These cat beds were using the same … Continue reading “Green & Pink Cat Beds”
I am just squeaking this update in under the wire. I almost forgot to post an update this month. Perhaps remembering is a sign I am getting back on track? I am thinking about changing the name of this post in the new year. Freshen it up a bit to reflect the progress I have … Continue reading “26 Projects List – November 2013 Update”
Shaped Beadwork & Beyond: Dimensional Jewelry in Peyote Stitch by Diane Fitzgerald One of the first things I noticed was the feel of the book. It is a paperback, but it has a bit of a heft to the cover, making the book feel as if the cover wouldnt’ be damaged immediately. Upon opening the … Continue reading “Book Review: Shaped Beadwork & Beyond: Dimensional Jewelry in Peyote Stitch”
I still have 7 projects on my WIPs list, but only 3 (4?) of them are really old. Two projects, from the “In the Quilting” stage, are ready for binding. I am still kind of in awe at how much progress I have made since I counted up my UFOs for the first time and … Continue reading “26 Projects – October Update”
I just noticed that I have only 7 projects on my WIPs list. I have really made progress, which is a good reminder that I need to focus my efforts on not filling up the list again. I don’t mind having a couple of projects going at once, but I don’t want projects that are … Continue reading “26 Projects – September 2013 Update”
I just noticed that I have only 8 projects on my WIPs list. EIGHT!!! I have really made progress. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! A-B-C … Continue reading “August 26 Projects List”