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I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to celebrate peace on earth. Now. In the spirit of thinking globally and acting locally, we have freshened our home to welcome the season. New pillowcases always make a difference. I found some delightful fabrics that perfectly melded with my Christmas quilt which we’ve enjoyed since 1999. […]
I couldn’t help sharing this: The Bluebird is helping to keep Portland weird. Note the potted plant to the right of the pumpkin. Click on image for a larger view. How about that door with a knocker! The sign to the left of the door gives the name of the bus. […]
I managed to create a few sketches during the last days of 2016. It felt encouraging to me. It felt good to create. Mostly it felt healing to just sit and focus. Perhaps the cold weather shifted my mood to spring. (Click on image for a larger view.) More outdoor thoughts, this time with more […]
Among the hustle and bustle, here are a few quiet moments I’ve experienced lately. The holiday boat parade on the Willamette River. It is fun to share in the joy of these boaters’ inspiration. Click on image for a larger view. Some quiet moments with my sketch book to gather myself. What are […]
I haven’t been here on my usual Wednesday and Friday dates sharing what I’ve been up to. Instead, I have been preparing to put our home on the real estate market and move to Portland, Oregon. The plan was put into action in February and we arrived in Portland on June 22nd. We’ve purchased a […]
These small boxes were folded from last year’s holiday cards. They measure 1 3/4″ square x 3/4″ deep. Each contains one piece of chocolate candy. They will be favors for our holiday table. Click on image for a larger view. I’m wishing everyone small wonders and a sweet new year. This posting has been linked […]
Just a few reasons to be thankful every day. Click on image for larger view. What are you thankful for today?
I was looking through my collection of fabric postcards the other day to create a slide show for the Postmark’d Art site when I came across this lovely postcard that Sherry Boram sent to me in 2006. Sherry is a charter member of this international group of artists who have been trading fabric postcards since […]
Here are 12 of the 14 stockings I completed. As the final stitches were being done, my mind turned to the possible uses for these little charmers. Naturally they will be wonderful on the Christmas tree. But how about using them on your holiday table? Or hanging them on a door? Or attaching them to […]
I had more fun than the law will allow yesterday putting the final decorative stitches on the applique designs for the mini stockings. (See my earlier posting about the start of this project and the book I’m using.) Next up is assembly — and with 14 of these little cuties to finish, I’m very glad […]
You read that right. Just last month I was thrilled to take the tree down on December 26th. For me, when it’s over, it’s over. But I also had such a wonderful Christmas Day with friends at our house that I’m already thinking about Christmas 2012. So. . .when I joined friends this last Saturday […]
May the beauty of Christmas surround us… May the wonder of Christmas astound us… May the gladness of Christmas delight us… May the Spirit of Christmas unite us.
I’m hearing this from several sources — Simon Sinek recently posted an article entitled “Go Slow” and Jenny Lyon talked about slowing down in a class I hosted recently. Simon addressed the subject as a life-style issue. Jenny was referring to the peddle-to-the-metal approach for quilting. Her experience has taught her that if she wants […]
I start most days walking with the boys, Mendelssohn and Taylor, aka Bichon Frise dogs, but don’t tell them that. July 4th was no exception. In fact, a walk on a holiday morning is an especially good thing. It gives me a chance to catch my breath before the preparations for the day begin in […]
