It’s Newton Open Studios time again! Last year I finally took the leap and showed my work during Newton Open Studios. I shared an exhibit space with 5 gifted artisans and had a wonderful time. And told everyone I knew how much fun it was. But I was surprised by the number of questions I… Continue reading open what?
Author: emw
d-liver … d-letter … d-sooner … d-better!
It’s old school time! Specifically old junior high school time. For those who don’t remember, we used to have to put all our facebook statuses, instagram pictures, and tweets on paper and then send them via snail mail to our friends. It could take a week or more before Laurie found out that Kathy had… Continue reading d-liver … d-letter … d-sooner … d-better!
upcycling for dollars redux …
Every May our local elementary school, Countryside Elementary, has a silent auction fundraiser. Every April I think, “hmmmm, what can I do with t-shirts this year?” After the recent “extreme-snow” winter I’m ready for picnic weather! (For any Countryside alumni parents, the fundraiser is tonight, it should be a fun party!) The top is pieced… Continue reading upcycling for dollars redux …
thinking inside the box …
Everyone talks about thinking outside the box. But sometimes, what really stretches you is thinking inside that box. Taking what you already know and re-working it to fit inside the box you are given. In this case? A cigarette box. Yes, I’m talking Art-o-mat!! Ever since I saw my first one, I’ve been hooked. I… Continue reading thinking inside the box …
every fabric tells a story …
After 50+ years, it suddenly dawns on me: I love stories. Reading stories. Listening to stories. And telling stories. So obvious, yet (oddly enough) I’ve never put that sentiment into words. Our stories bind us together. Whether it’s the story of a personal journey, shared family stories, or stories that tie us to our larger… Continue reading every fabric tells a story …
don’t go around artless …*
While in Santa Fe this Christmas I came across my first Art-o-Mat machine! And it took me to a very, very happy place. Why? I’m not sure. But I love it. Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend, well, art. Put in $5.00, choose an artist, pull the knob,… Continue reading don’t go around artless …*
merry (retro) christmas!
So much of the commercially available holiday fabric is cute. Too cute. And too much the same. However, sometimes I find some special yardage. And this is one of them! I’ve had it for a while but not wanted to cut into it … but finally I did to make these fun holiday drink coasters.… Continue reading merry (retro) christmas!
tip of the day
Self-threading needles. Why have I not known about these? Being a sometimes perfectionist, I have been known to interrupt my quilting or top-stitching to correct wayward, imperfect stitches. And then I am left with loose ends to to tie and bury in the inner layers of whatever I am making. Often, those threads are short… Continue reading tip of the day
ready for cold & flu season …
I just completed 50 travel tissue covers! Available in a myriad of colors and all filled with a pack of tissues ready for those inevitable fall sneezes and sniffles. (Please note: These are not available in my etsy shop. Please visit the Sign of the Dove in Burlington Mall, the Celebrate Newton Holiday Fair, or… Continue reading ready for cold & flu season …
on the road again …
Sign of the Dove, the storefront where I sell some of my wares, is moving! As of November 7 we will be open at the Burlington Mall. We are on the 2nd floor, above Legal Seafoods and across from the food court. It will be great fun to join in the excitement of a large… Continue reading on the road again …