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Archives for September 2013
Oakleaf Hydrangea II Fini
Deadlines can be a good thing. I’m not keen on short-term deadlines or a constant stream of deadlines, but an occasional deadline can spur completion of a project which might otherwise remain on the design wall for a very long time. It is easy for me — one who loves every step in the process […]
Progress on Oakleaf Hydrangea II
I’ve completed the quilting on the center portion of this piece and have begun quilting the border. As often happens to me, I have a plan when I start but as I work, more ideas come to mind. I have learned to listen to the conversation that begins between myself and the work. I’m always […]
Recovered and Recycled
The chair is back with its new seat cover. I am very pleased with how the light-colored fabric brightens the room. This nubby cotton fabric was used to create a window seat cushion in the bedroom. And here is the former seat cover recycled into a pillow. There’s nothing like wool needlepoint work to last […]
Bay Bridge Eastern Span Complete!
It has been almost 24 years since a portion of the Bay Bridge was brought down by the Loma Prieta earthquake in October 1989 and 11 years since the construction of a new Eastern span began. The new span connects Oakland to Yerba Buena Island and includes the world’s largest self-anchored suspension bridge. To complete […]