The Why of Creative Endeavours
I wake up every morning and wonder why I still do what I do. Why that need to create. Some…
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Infinite Horizons
14″ x 14″ Unique original work. Machine pieced and machine stitched. Hand appliquéd and hand stitched. Cotton fabric and cotton…
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Bare trees – crafting memories
Today, I want to delve into a subject that’s deeply personal to me: the beauty and significance of bare trees,…
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Trees, Trees and More Trees – October 24, 9:00 am. Mountain
Join me for a hands-on, creative journey where we’ll explore the beauty and elegance of bare trees, focusing on the…
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The Art of Slow Stitching
Yikes! Another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of September. Where has the year gone?…
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The Ruins of Time
19.25″ x 21.25″ 2024 Digital print. Silver gilding. Machine stitched. Ready to hang. Source
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What goes on behind the scenes?
Ahhh, a lot! That’s the answer to the question what goes on behind the scenes, if you are wondering. This…
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Large Buttons – 1.5″ or 2″
Large plastic buttons for slow stitching or crafts. A choice of 1.5″ or 2″ in diameter. Source
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Scraps, a needle and some thread
What’s not to like? A couple of weeks ago, I joined a free workshop with Deb Cooper organized by TextileArtist.org….
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“Where does inspiration come from?”
As an artist, you’ve likely been asked countless times, “Where does your inspiration come from?” It’s one of those questions…
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Memories are Locked Inside
52″ x 40″2024Hand painted and commercial fabrics. Machine pieced. Longarm Machine quilted by Linda Schmidt. Source
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Composition in Art – The Rule of Thirds
I’ve been talking, creating videos and thinking a lot about composition in art. What it is. And why it is…
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Awaits an Old Red Barn
Drop cloth canvas painted with thickened procion dyes. Wholecloth. Free hand machine stitched. 19.5″ x 21″ Source
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Reminiscing while creating
Here I am … another week has gone by and we find ourselves at the end of August. Isn’t it…
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Ready to move on
I watch the Olympics. I watch it all. I talked about it last week in my blog. And it was…
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Can you believe a week has gone by?
Where does time go? I can’t believe a week has gone by already since I came back from the Pacific…
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To all of you … thank you!
I am back from the Pacific International Quilt Festival. My exhibit: “Rhapsody in Red: Textile Stories in Scarlet” seems to…
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My design wall is bare
After months of dedicated work, the pieces for my latest exhibit are finally complete. As I stand back and look…
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It’s an ongoing thing …
I’m a bit late with this post today as I had a busy weekend. I had some family over yesterday…
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What’s going on in my studio?
My studio is a disaster area. Yup … I have piles of stuff everywhere. Deadlines are looming for my red…
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Creating a sense of place
In today’s fast-paced world, having a personal sanctuary where you can unwind and recharge is more important than ever. As…
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Ni Una Más – The Story & the Process
I would like, first of all, to thank everyone who went to Create Whimsy to read my story, and to…
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Interviews and self-doubt
A few weeks ago, I was delighted to be invited to write an interview for Create Whimsy. I got an…
