From my current vantage point at almost 56, I can see how these “side projects” can carry you from one place to another. One time to another. A project creates continuity, a place to return, to remember where you were and where you want to go. And the kicker…it doesn’t matter how they turn out. It’s the doing that matters.
Rock Painting
Summer 2020 – all over the planet, people are looking for ways to entertain themselves at home. In my quest to stay home and stay safe, our little-used outside balcony beckoned. I have a folding camp table and a couple outdoor chairs – maybe I could make a little outdoor art studio. My sister had given me a set of …
Ellie’s Mountains Baby Quilt
I like making quilts. I really like helping other people discover the joy of quilting. My niece, Kimberly, has been a frequent collaborator—the two of us have spent countless hours together in my studio, cutting, pressing and sewing our way to a new quilt. My latest baby quilt is for Kimmy, as she and her husband Steve, just welcomed their …
Mixing asymmetry with symmetry
Last night’s Procreate mandala…going for an imperfect look by mixing a little asymmetry with the symmetry. It’s mostly symmetrical, but I did draw in some elements separately so it wouldn’t be exactly symmetrical.
Faux-vintage Button Cards
Button, button, who’s got the button? (Yes I am old enough to have actually played that game.) I’ve been collecting buttons for years. More than a few old button tins have found their way into my hands, and I’ve always enjoyed sorting through them and looking for treasures, and buttons that match. Rarely, I will find vintage buttons the way …
A Certain Something
Work in progress, a little further down the road. Inspired by the Oscars. #procreate #digitalart #newartnouveau View on Instagram https://ift.tt/2SeXCYs
Borrowing color from a floral arrangement
When in Vegas, I never miss a chance to visit the Bellagio resort, as I can always count on a feast for the eyes. This floral arrangement caught me eye, and has been a great source for creating color palettes: Purple and orange seem like unlikely friends at first. Many years ago, my husband and I purchased a new condo, …
Drawing Mandalas on my iPad
When does a series become an obsession? I have discovered the symmetry tools available in Procreate for the iPad, and can’t quit playing with them! This “drawing assist” repeats the line as you draw, allowing you to immediately see the shapes and patterns formed by the symmetrical option chosen. Most of these were drawn using radial symmetry, though a few …
Plan a quilt edge to edge
The hardest part of piecing this quilt was the black border. Note to self: draft patterns for the whole quilt, not just the fun part. In retrospect, it would have been easier to construct this differently than I did, bit it’s whole now! Now on to the finishing… basting the quilt sandwich isn’t my favorite part: Now for the quilt …
Ideas from Outstanding Quilts
The Original Sewing & Quilt Expo took over our local convention center for the last several days, bringing several curated quilt exhibits. I saw so many quilts with techniques that I want to remember! “Separated” – a quit by Valerie Luberecki. It was included in the exhibit “Best of QuiltCon 2019” from the Modern Quilt Guild. There’s quite an impact …