I've been in my studio, sewing, making new things, appliquéing, a little piecing, all that stuff. I have been on-task. But, more has been happening. Lots going on past my front door. How about you, have you been paying attention to what's going on out there??? Spring!...
I am sending you wishes for every possible delight and joy this holiday season! You deserve it! Lots going out there. A remedy, this a short performance by Vocus8 performing O Salutaris Hostia by one of my favorite composers, Eriks Esenvalds. A perfect distraction....
Despite what you might hear, despite what some people are saying, Portland, Oregon [my home town] is not a 'hell-scape.' It is not 'war ravaged.' Quite the contrary, it is doing just fine. We are at the beginning of one of our most beautiful seasons. People are out,...
The air is cooler, lawns are turning beige and school is in session. It must mean that summer is coming to a close and fall is just around the corner. I love this time of year! So beautiful. The color of this ornamental grass! A creamy gold, gorgeous. Some sunflowers...
My website served me well. It did everything I asked of it, was easy to use and attractive to look at. But time moves on and my particular platform was going to be dropped from the hosting site. It wasn't going to be turned off exactly, instead, there would be less...
After several weeks of free time sewing up personal projects; new tee-shirts! reline my favorite winter coat! shorten too long pants! All the little things that had piled up in the corner of my sewing room, whispering, ... 'fix this,' 'make this,' 'adjust as pinned.'...
After the Baltimore show and after the alterations and work extras from the show I was beyond pleased to find that I had the luxury of a little break. I had what people dream of, a bit of time to follow my bliss. Don't get me wrong, I love making things with beautiful...
I am sending all my wishes for Merry Holidays! and the most joyful, best ever and happiest New year 2025!!! See you next year!
How are you doing? Hanging in there? Looking for a calming distraction? How about these pretty Callicarpa branches. Their common name is perfect, "Beauty Berries," which is what I always called them. I just learned, after looking up their Latin name, that Native...
