I’m not a scrapbooker… But in my studio I have a this tray which holds bits and pieces from people and places; little reminders of trips we’ve (mostly they have) taken or simply items of a shared love or interest. The can and do inspire my art. I love lines… An oolite (I do believe)… Continue reading Treasure Tray
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Cutting Through the Clutter
I was having a hard time working in the studio and decided it was time to clear away the clutter and make an enjoyable work environment again. The advantage of having the space I have is there are many places to store things… the disadvantage of having the space I have it that there are… Continue reading Cutting Through the Clutter
Sewing Space Tip
I’m videoing more in the studio and so I needed to rearrange the space, again. This turned out to be great. Besides cleaning up those sneaky dust bunnies I ended up moving existing (Ikea) cabinets to the sides of my HQ Sweet Sixteen. They are the perfect height and extend the surface about two feet,… Continue reading Sewing Space Tip
Fabric Storage in the Studio
I re-purposed several bookcases when I moved my studio back into my home. Bookcases are great because they are narrow and so don’t take up a lot of floor space (mine even have doors) but most standard storage boxes either don’t fit or don’t use the shelf space fully. My solution was to design and… Continue reading Fabric Storage in the Studio
Getting in there and finishing…
Well, I’m back! August was a month of many projects or should I say the beginning of many projects… and the finish of a few. I wonder if you have had that same situation (I hate to call it a “problem”), discovering so many new techniques, materials, and products to make art that at times… Continue reading Getting in there and finishing…
Moving and a little free motion
I moved my studio and have been trying to get back into the swing of things. I had a painted whole cloth that I actually started quilting ages ago but put away because I was unhappy with the quilting. After the studio move I decided, rather than moving that piece from cupboard to cabinet many… Continue reading Moving and a little free motion
“New” studio and bobbin storage
I’m in the process of moving my studio. Though I dream of building a studio above our garage that isn’t in the cards for now. I’m going from a large space with a utility sink to a smaller room and it’s a major change but there is something I won’t be changing – The way… Continue reading “New” studio and bobbin storage