This seems to be the year for unplanned events. So I’m trying to roll with them. My husband will be having a procedure for his health in a couple weeks. This is new to us, we have been very fortunate to not have any major health issue in the last thirty five years. So far… Continue reading Life Changes Plans
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Another VAM Challenge
At the beginning of July Visions Art Museum presented another member challenge from Marty Ornish, this time Marty challenged us to make buntings. I’ve wanted to make something special for our front porch and this was the perfect prompt, though I call mine a triangles banner instead of a bunting. We were having this done…… Continue reading Another VAM Challenge
Free-Motion Quilting
Sometimes things get heavy and I just need a little escape. That’s the time here right now. So I drew a little open wreath in my MeAnndering tablet (actual paper!)… …and then decided to use it as inspiration for a little free-motion quilting. My first thought was to just quilt the open wreath and then… Continue reading Free-Motion Quilting
Before the Rabbit Hole
I’ve been dealing with self induced website problems. If you are seeing this it may mean all has recovered. It’s sort of a test post. This is another stir crazy project for Visions Art Museum member challenge.
Picking up the Pieces
For a moment there my design work table was cleaned off, but no more. Making cards and masks just seems to generate more scraps. I have been able to share small pieces of fabric with a few other people and that feels good – To move it out while giving to someone who may have… Continue reading Picking up the Pieces
Fabric Care Cards
As I mentioned in the previous post the Visions Art Museum member challenge for this week is special. Marty Ornish, a very talented garment (and more) artist, developed the challenge for this week. If you get a chance visit Marty’s website and take a look at her incredible creations. Members were challenged to make cards… Continue reading Fabric Care Cards
Time Passes
Continuing to shelter in place here, though we are able to walk in the neighborhood, keeping our distance, of course. Visions Art Museum‘s first member challenge, I mentioned in my previous post, will be over soon though member may continue to make Five Fiber Tags and post them. These are the sample tags I prompted… Continue reading Time Passes
Taking it all in
We all are living in challenging times. I hope you are safe and healthy and following the recommendations of the smartest people in charge. I’ve often heard or read that artists should not hold up in their studios but instead be out there sharing, showing, mingling. I have never been very good at the latter.… Continue reading Taking it all in
Painted Leaves
Painting leaves on fabric using actual paint. I usually teach and paint my leaves using NeoColor two wax pastels but because these were going on an apron that will be washed I decided to use Jacquard Textile Color painted. Please realize this is an abstract, simple, and I think fun painting project, no fine art… Continue reading Painted Leaves
Painted Border and More
I finally have a camera set up at my Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen quilting machine so hopefully more free motion videos will be coming to my YouTube channel. Here are the two most recent. One quilting a simple carrot and another painting a border after free motion quilting it. Enjoy!