Creative Prompt #50

We are doing something different today for the 50th Creative Prompt. I was driving down the freeway on Monday and saw some graffiti painted on the freeway wall. I am not getting into a discussion about graffiti. I am sure there are lists for the “is graffiti art?” discussion. They are not here, though you … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #50”

Various & Sundry Saturday

I have a lot on my mind…again. My Tivo is taping Fons & Porter periodically. I didn’t ask it to do so, but it started doing it on its own and then I started to watch them. It is nice to be immersed in quiltmaking for a few minutes and get a different perspective. Recently, … Continue reading “Various & Sundry Saturday”

No Fear of Color

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”

Gift Post #3: Sweet Harmony Bag

I love my sister dearly, but she is hard to shop for. She buys what she wants, so I always have to think early and creatively. I found this Basic Grey fabric and just knew I had to use it for a gift for sissy. She is an invertate scrapbooker and LOVES Basic Grey paper. … Continue reading “Gift Post #3: Sweet Harmony Bag”

Creative Prompt #47: Holiday

No rest for the wicked! Even on Christmas you get a prompt. ;-)I am doing it early so I can do a Christmas post for tomorrow and so you have time to get it done in a timely fashion. 😉 Please note that every single holiday in the universe is NOT listed. This is a … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #47: Holiday”

Book Review: Taking Flight by Kelly Rae Roberts

Taking Flight: Inspiration And Techniques To Give Your Creative Spirit Wings by Kelly Rae Roberts My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I first started reading this book, I immediately noticed the tone: kind, positive, inspirational and soft. Not disgustingly so, but in a way that made me really feel inspired. My overall feeling of … Continue reading “Book Review: Taking Flight by Kelly Rae Roberts”

Wanted Ad

WANTED: Art patron to pay $6,000 per month plus all applicable taxes for the privilege of allowing art quiltmaker to stay in her workroom and build a creative business through the creation of new works. Benefits include right of first refusal on all ‘for sale’ pieces, invitations to events and the good feelings that come … Continue reading “Wanted Ad”

Book Review: Seams to Me

Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing by Anna Maria Horner I received this book as a 2009 birthday gift from wonderful friend. Today, I listened to Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood’s podcast interview with Anna Maria Horner again, which made me think about my review. I came to see what had when I first looked … Continue reading “Book Review: Seams to Me”

The Return of Kissy Fish

Back in the Quilting Arts Dark Ages, they showed some embroidery stitches over a series of pages. Somehow those embroidery stitches combined with a viewing of  quilt artist Susan Carlson’s work on Simply Quilts inspired me to get started on Kissy Fish. As an aside: I am not getting back to the bleary photos, this … Continue reading “The Return of Kissy Fish”

More Catch Up Monday

Yes, I know. You want to know why all of my post titles have ‘catch up’ in them? I suppose that I am entering the time of the year when I am perpetually behind. It started early this year. Anyway, I hope these posts don’t bore you to tears or prevent you from posting comments. … Continue reading “More Catch Up Monday”