This is where you find me exploring a variety of creative adventures mostly about but not limited to quilting. I'm a firm believer that one increases their creativity by being open to and playing with a variety of cretative endeavors ... at least that my excuse for today. Enjoy your sourjourn through my studio playroom. May you find encouragement and inspiration, and on occassion, a little pin-prick that may be thought-provoking or spark your imagination. Thank you for stopping by.
I never worry about going hungry when I go to visit Eryn. My goodness what a good cook! No matter what she fixes ... It's healthy; it's fresh; and it's ten times better than we could ever find on a menu from a restaurant. This is a recipe ...
Doesn't this look like just about the best place to be right now ... to get away from all the snow and freezing cold temperatures? The view from my windows looks beautiful here in my new home in New England with the fresh snowfall earlier this week. We finally had ...
Just a quick glimpse into my art/journal quilt planning journal. This is a copy of the page with notes and ideas ... first impressions ... how would I transform this concept into an art quilt. I find it really helps me to come closer to making the project REAL ... making it ...
Taking it one step further ...
I've made a commitment to fit in a weekly photo-walk when planning my calendar. I find much inspiration when I take the time to slow down and be more observant of the little things normally missed in the rush of the day. Built in ...
We all have them ... those RULES OF LIFE that get us through the day-to-day routine. Our guiding principals to help us make the tough decisions. Some are basic values instrinsic in our nature grounded in family traditions and upbringing. They've been with us since birth. And then we discover ...
Time for updates on the kitchen ... remember the lady who bought a house with no kitchen? Yep, that's me ... 2 months now with no kitchen. But progress is being made. You can see my temporary sink which has been a life saver. Washing dishes in the bathroom sink was ...
The clock is ticking and time is winding down. Just a few short days left until we all gather in Georgia for our Statler workshops. Things have been humming in the studio as I get samples and class lesson plans together.
1118 POSIES BLOCK is one of my new quilting ...
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Aren't these little mini carnations just the perfect color with the variegation of red and white. On my "bucket list" of quilts is a traditional red and white school house quilt. Someday ... sigh ...
Thanks Mike for the Valentine tussie mussie bouquet. I don't care what they say on ...
My goodness what a whirlwind week! They started work on the kitchen on Monday ... lots of tearing out, roughing in ... consultations every morning trying to think ahead to the next step. Decision making, buying supplies ... revise the proverbial to-do list every day. I love it when I actually get to ...
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