Month: September 2010
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Missed Deadline
Today I completed three versions of my secret project. I’ve been working on them for a month. I was pretty happy with my end results but, as usual, I didn’t finish every version that I wanted to do. Oh, well. I’m an overachiever, so I expect too much of myself. So I quilted that last…
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Patsy Thompson classes
During the last two days, I got to take two classes with Patsy Thompson. I specifically wanted to take her classes because I think she’s been doing some really inventive things with traditional, machine quilted feathers. Now, so you may be wondering, why would I, as an art quilter specializing in portraits, be interested in…
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Quilting with Machines
Yesterday my sweet hubby and I drove our hand-me-down RV up to Huron, Ohio to see the “Quilting with Machines” show. I also registered to take a couple of classes with Patsy Thompson. My first class was bright and early at 8 AM. I hurried in a few minutes late, but once I had everything…
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Ready for class
I finally got everything collected and ready for the two classes I will be taking with Patsy Thompson at the Quilting with Machines conference. I wanted to bring a wide variety of thread colors, since I wasn’t sure what colors I would want to use in the class. I packed them in clear, acrylic, 9″x12″…
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Organizing cubbyholes
Years ago I snagged this cool cubbyhole shelf. Have I mentioned how much I love cubbyholes and drawers? I saw this out of the corner of my eye as I was driving by a garage sale. I immediately stopped, ran over, and plunked down my $5. I was thrilled! Then I hurried home and put…
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It always takes longer
I’m always amazed at how much “quilting time” is taken up by the little things. Stuff like making labels, sewing on sleeves, taking pictures, filling out entry forms, preparing quilts for shipment. The list of little, necessary activities seems endless. This weekend I decided to mount my journal quilts from each year on a single…
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I don’t knit or crochet or spin
I don’t knit, crochet, or spin so why am I buying yarn and wool roving? I guess because it’s soft and blue! Today DD#1 and I went to the Wool Gathering event at Young’s Dairy Farm. It’s an annual event where people bring their llamas, alpacas, sheep, angora rabbits, and whatever other animals that give…
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Reason to celebrate!
Today I received a reason to celebrate! I was in Panera with my mom after bringing her to the dentist when I heard my cell phone ringing in my pocket. The fact that I even had my cell phone with me is rather shocking. The fact that I heard the ring above the noontime noise…
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Perpetual studio clutter
Am I doomed to live in a perpetual state of studio clutter? Just three months ago, my studio was pristine. I could find things. I could actually see my table top! When will I learn to put things away after each project? Looking at the picture, you’d think I had accomplished great things! If that…
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Blue light fixture
Yes, I’m still working on that secret project that I mentioned a couple weeks back, but I’m always willing to squeeze in a few serendipitous mini-projects. Yesterday I ran through my favorite thrift store and happened to find these beautiful light shades. Perfect timing since just a couple weeks ago there was a little accident…