Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
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”
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”
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”
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”
It turns out that Sunday’s Catch Up post wasn’t enough. I have more photos to show you and stuff to tell you. I may have to start doubling up on posts each day! I showed you TFQ’s Fresh Modern (or sherbet) hexagon project in a previous post. Above is a piece of one she is … Continue reading “Catch Up Thursday”
I decided that I would write one big long post to catch up, because I seem to have bunches of photos yet to post. I don’t want to say “oh 3 weeks ago, I made this and that.” Another idea for the curvy coffee pot embellishment. My mom told me that steam goes down first … Continue reading “Catch Up Sunday”
I found a new blog recently, after listening to a recent CraftSanity podcast. The interview is with Liesl, the owner and designer of the pattern company Oliver + S. They produce patterns for children’s clothing in a “contemporary classic style.” After listening to the podcast, I decided to wander over to her blog and found … Continue reading “Mosaic Hats”
This is a really short review that I may beef up later. Pat Sloan’s book on color is easy to read, though it will take more time if you go through the exercises. Pat Sloan’s Take the Fear Out of Color by Pat Sloan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I liked this book, because: … Continue reading “Book Review: Pat Sloan Color Book”
See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project. Post the direct URL where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of this post. It will keep all the artwork together. The Creative Prompt Project, also, now, has a Flickr group, which you can join … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #40: Wish”
While in Monterey last week, I stopped in at the Back Porch quilt shop. They don’t allow photos inside, so no photos of the shop, the light filled space, the huge amount of books or the exhibit of Gwen Marston and Freddy Moran quilts that were on display. I have written about this shop before. … Continue reading “Visiting the Back Porch”
Lydia Hirt, of Penguin Group, asked me to read this book and write about it on my blog. I was really flattered even if I am one of the legions offering free labor to write about this book, released today. Knit the Season: A Friday Night Knitting Club Novel by Kate Jacobs My rating: 4 … Continue reading “Book Review: Knit the Season”
Yesterday was a travel day for me as I jetted off to the Pacific Northwest for a week of sewing, writing, relaxation, and, yes, some work as well. I arrived in Seattle under clear blue skies and crisp fall temperatures. The pilot announced the temperature and I immediately thought of my cozy Polartec scarf languishing … Continue reading “A Pile of Books”
Yesterday, I wrote half a post for you as I got called away to do boring stuff. For a long time, at least 4 years, Spiky Stars hung on my office wall. I love this quilt. It is one of my, if not my absolute, favorite(s). I made it using a technique I learned and … Continue reading “Showing Off, pt.2”
We spent the whole day that show again. The BoNash booth had these tubes of glitter. I have no idea what they were doing, but I loved the colors. The stack of color was wonderful. I have decided that, while there aren’t a lot of murky colors, murky colors are coming back. (NOTE: Dear Color … Continue reading “PIQF 2009: Day 2”
Social.com is a listing of social networking sites by function of the site. There are lots and lots, not just FB, Twitter and FriendFeed. Below I have clipped some specific social communities for artists. clipped from www.social.com Social Networking Specific Interest Creativity Artists Listings artbreak Website “A place for artists to share and sell their … Continue reading “Social Networking for Artists”