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 […]
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Hokusai Waves
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
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!
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
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 […]