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 here with just piecing—starting with … Continue reading Ideas from Outstanding Quilts
Working in my sketchbook in early 2012, I wrote the following cranky sentence across the page as a starting point: Thought I was buying a set of black markers presumably of different stroke sizes. Clearly, this is working out differently than planned. I had recently seen a magazine article that exposed me to the basics of Zentangle drawing, where one divides space into sections and … Continue reading How “Speak Now” Came to Be
Marker organization…thanks Mom for the drink mix containers. Crystal Light boxes are ovals, so I like the Kroger brand version as the packaging is rectangular, and maximizes the storage space. Continue reading Marker Storage Upcycle
It’s the little things that make me happy! This two-sided hanging jewelry caddy contains almost all of my thread, and I can see it all! The thread was previously sorted into plastic bins that were taking up A LOT of shelf space. It’s very similar to this one offered on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/brotrade-Hanging-Jewelry-Organizer-Jewelries/dp/B01CPHFN34/ref=asc_df_B01CPHFN34/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198070680908&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3343823532833200985&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017010&hvtargid=aud-801657747996:pla-350565867316&psc=1 Continue reading Tip: Thread Storage
Creating a new cutting table from 2 IKEA Kallax bookshelves laid on their sides, back to back. The cardboard top will soon be replaced by a board cut to size at 45” x 72”. Can’t wait! The Kallax units I chose aren’t the typical equal-space cubes. The interior cubbies are all sized differently. At 33 7/8″ high, this model is slightly taller than the standard … Continue reading Finally! A cutting table!
Rescuing forgotten needlework makes me happy! This is a vintage dresser scarf. Found these at The Salvation Army – I love seeing them after they are freshly washed and pressed! Half the fun is pulling out bits and pieces from my stash to see what might go with it. Continue reading Vintage embroidery prepped for upcycle
Call it a mid-life art crisis. I’ve made lots of stuff. I have many unfinished projects. I’m coming to terms with the idea that I’m never going to {FILL IN THE BLANK} on many fronts. The upside of all this? I know what works for me…trying a range of different art forms, rarely making the same thing twice. From this approach, I offer The Begrinner … Continue reading The Begrinner Manifesto
