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Applique, Fabric Sale and a Fancy Watch

June 18, 2023 8 Comments

I am absolutely ready and eager to start a piecing project. I want to pull scraps from my stash, cut fabric up and start rearranging, sewing and creating something new. But when I wander into my studio, instead of piecing, I find myself working on appliqué projects. For example, this coat. I found this amazing […]

Hokusai Waves

June 3, 2023 8 Comments

I absolutely love the iconic wave design by Hokusai, the famous Japanese artist from the early 18th century. I know you must know his print, ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa,’ with the stormy sea, the three small boats and Mt Fuji off in the distance. It’s everywhere! For a good reason. It’s magnificent. It’s so […]

Visit to Oaks Bottom

May 21, 2023 3 Comments

It was winter forever, cold and rainy. Then we had spring for about 4 days. And then 90 degrees! Thankfully, Portland’s cool and shady Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a fantastic way to spend a warm Saturday afternoon. Dedicated to protecting and improving habitat for native plants and animals, it’s 168 acres of wetlands, meadows […]

New Projects, and, Spring!

May 7, 2023 6 Comments

The closest I’ll ever come to having rose petals tossed at my feet, will be the springtime cherry blossoms that Mother Nature drops onto the sidewalks in my neighborhood. I walk through as though I am a princess. Gorgeous! Meanwhile, in my studio, it’s all about beads. I’m in the middle of two projects. It’s […]

Since the Baltimore Show

April 16, 2023 4 Comments

It’s not unusual for people to need a bit of adjusting for the clothes they buy from me. Sleeves might be too long or too short. We may decide to take it in a bit or let it out. Some people like a snug fit, other loose. So usually, for a week or two after […]

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