My current favorite sewing notion? My cell phone! So many terrific uses … When choosing fabrics, the phone’s mono filter is great for checking color value. Sometimes the brightness of colors can obscure their relative values and lead to an unbalanced composition. The mono (black & white) filter eliminates the color and lets you see… Continue reading tip of the day
Author: emw
Artist’s Vision
At a recent visit to the eye doctor, my retina was photographed and I was taken with the wonderful colors. So I created fabric collages based on that photograph and one of my iris. I layered appropriately colored fabrics and then added some thread sketching. The eye, like the heart, seems to hold a place… Continue reading Artist’s Vision
newton open studios! open what?
It’s Newton Open Studios time again! Open Studios, one of my favorite community events, wherever the community! For the last few years I have been sharing Newton Open Studios exhibit space with 6 gifted artisans and have had a wonderful time. But I have been surprised by the number of questions I’ve received from friends… Continue reading newton open studios! open what?
the #60project
This year I will be celebrating my 60th birthday. As many of you know, this has been a goal of mine for a number of years … every birthday my sister asks, “Aren’t you 60 yet? What have you been doing with your life?!” Well, now that I will be achieving this new decade, it… Continue reading the #60project
who’s a good boy? …
Of course, all dog (and cat) owners know the answer to that question! Dogs are thrilled to learn that they are the good boy (or girl), and it never gets old. Cats, of course, have always known that they are the good boy/girl and will walk away acting unimpressed; but, really, even they appreciate the… Continue reading who’s a good boy? …
holiday burn-out … and hurrah for neighbors
This fall has been a whirlwind and so the usual last minute sewing for the holidays has been ratcheted up yet another notch. And then came the holiday burn-out. Not for me, but for my trusty sewing machine. I had taken a quick snack break and then sat down to finish up the last batch… Continue reading holiday burn-out … and hurrah for neighbors
faux chenille and me
It must have been over 25 years ago that my mom and I stopped into a wearable art store and saw some amazing coats made from a faux-chenille fabric. The softness. The drape. The color. And I couldn’t wait to try my hand at the technique … And sure enough, a mere 25 years later,… Continue reading faux chenille and me
tip of the day
Wow. How many years have I been carrying a bag with a pincushion? How many times have I pierced my finger on said pins? Years ago, my mother wove some lovely fabric and made me the bestest pincushion and needle folder. They travel with me regularly for all those sewing emergencies that come up if… Continue reading tip of the day
quality control is everything … mini pets for art-o-mat
Whether it’s an apron, quilt, pillow, or toy, I take pride in sewing with quality craftsmanship. It’s just one of the lessons my mother (Dora) instilled in me. Just finished another batch of MINI Porta-pets for the Art-o-mat folks and was able to call in some help for that all important final QC check! After… Continue reading quality control is everything … mini pets for art-o-mat
pet escape!
A large gathering of pillow pets (and their catnip toy friends!) escaped the confines of our deck and are now roaming the fabulous Cambridge Artists Cooperative! Stop by next time you’re in Harvard Square and see them hanging out in the window and on both floors of the gallery. Well, maybe it wasn’t really an… Continue reading pet escape!