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
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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
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!
thank you
Thank you. Two words that you can never use enough. And since it’s Memorial Day, I thought a little “thank you” to those in the armed services would be appropriate. As I have gotten to know the quilting community, I have been impressed with their incredible willingness to donate their time and work. Whenever there… Continue reading thank you
upcycling for dollars
Every May our local elementary school has a silent auction fundraiser. Every April I think, “hmmmm, what can I do with t-shirts this year?” Last year I made a large patchwork throw pillow for lounging about indoors. This year, after a long winter, I was ready to get outside! So I made a picnic blanket… Continue reading upcycling for dollars