I’m visiting my sister this week and we each have lots of fun projects in mind. One of the things that Christy has had in mind for a while is working out a way to hide cubby shelves under some cabinets in her kitchen. They are little catch-all spots that are handy but not attractive. […]
Archives for April 2012
Ginkgo Obsession
I’m working on a third broken color piece using the ginkgo leaf — yes, it’s a bit of an obsession. But I don’t mind. I never tire of the ginkgo leaf. I’m using the same pattern I used in February intentionally. The first one I made was sent to Studio Art Quilt Associates for the […]
Let’s Talk Turkey
Congress debated for 6 years before naming the bald eagle as the symbol of our country. And though there doesn’t seem to be a congressional record of his opposition, Ben Franklin shared his views with his daughter Sarah Bache in a January 26, 1784 letter: “For my own part I wish the Eagle had not […]
Ribbon Excitement!
I’m thrilled! The three quilts accepted for the Best of the Valley 2012 show each earned a ribbon. Precious Metals received 1st Place honors in the Mini Quilts, Art category. Oakleaf Hydrangea was pinned with a 3rd Place ribbon and Fall Ginkgos was recognized with an Honorable Mention ribbon. These are the first ribbons my […]
Best of the Valley Quilt Show
Oakleaf Hydrangea, Fall Ginkgos and Precious Metals were juried into this year’s The Best of the Valley show which opens tomorrow, Friday, April 13, in Lindsay, CA. I am always thrilled to have my work accepted by judges who are seeing art works from some of the best in the art quilt community. Acceptance is […]
Tart Skills
We had several friends at our home for dinner Easter Sunday. It was a great opportunity to work on my skills at making a tart because my friend Peter was there and what he doesn’t know about cooking isn’t worth mentioning. I had sweet pastry dough in the freezer (I brought it home from his […]
Moon Setting Over San Francisco
The air was swept clear by a strong wind over night and the moon setting over San Francisco was a spectacular way to begin the day. 6:16 a.m. 6:17 a.m. 6:18 a.m. 6:21 a.m. What looks like a hill is actually a bank of fog on the coast. Have a great day!
Starry Night Done
I swung into action last week working on my project for a Postmark’d Art trade and posted about it here. The process for me is always one of adding, viewing on the wall, and adding. It began to look more painterly to me here. Click on images for larger view. One of the […]
Thoughtful Tuesday: Recognizing Grace
A month or so ago I came across a short poem that demanded my attention. I’ve had it on my desk since first reading it. How to Recognize Grace by Marilyn Chandler McEntyre It takes you by surprise. It comes in odd packages. It sometimes looks like loss, or mistakes. It acts like rain or […]