Just for fun, today! These Bernie memes are all over social media and have made me happy for the past two days.
May your bobbins always be full,
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January 22, 2021
August 3, 2014
The Inaugural Los Angeles Quilt Show and Fiber Art Fest
This new Quilt Show was held at a great space, Crafted, in the Port of Los Angeles, or San Pedro, to locals.
The gals from Sew Modern were there, with their groovy trailer.
I found out about this event via one of my daughter Sharon's friends and co-worker, Heidi Bartlett. This is one of her entries, "People Urban Cabin". This is a new to me design, and I love it.
Luke Hayes taught an improv class on Friday, and they exhibited four of his quilts. This one was my favorite; I love the quilting on the reverse. Sharon was really surprised that other quilters don't usually piece the backs of their quilts.
Here are shots of some of the other quilts. This was a very small show, under 50 quilts were entered.
These two quilts, "Hail, to the Red, White and Blue", above, and "Aloha", below, are by the same quilter, Diane Wing.
This "Boston Commons" quilt is by Patricia Byron. It is entirely hand stitched and quilted! Below are a couple more quilts that I didn't get the quilt maker information.
And this is my daughter, Sharon. She didn't realize I was taking her photo.
And some quilt show humor.
It was a really great day, it was almost 90 miles, one way, but well worth the drive. I think I'll enter a quilt or two, next year. This is there FB page, if you're interested. The space, Crafted has a FB page, too.
May your bobbins always be full,
December 31, 2013
My New Years' wish for you
I saw this posted here, and wanted to share it. I think Neil Gaiman's quote is appropriate for all artists, quilters included.
So, go make some mistakes, and feel free to share them.
May your bobbins always be full,
October 22, 2013
Candy vs. Fabric
Straight from Inspired by Fabric, of course you know that by reading the list.
May your bobbins always be full,
June 18, 2013
Quiltmaker Shuffle
Look what I found on Youtube. See, quilters have some moves, too! If you read a lot of blogs, you'll recognize some of these gals.
May your bobbins always be full,
November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving
We're having pumpkin and apple pie, today. How about you?
May your bobbins always be full,
August 29, 2012
April 2, 2012
Man Walks All Day to Create Spectacular Snow Patterns
This is a re-post from an email I received today from my friend Kaye. I'm sure it's been posted out in blog-land, but this is the first time I've seen it. I think these images are pretty phenomenal.
Artist Simon Beck must really love the cold weather! Along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, he spends days plodding through the snow in raquettes (snowshoes), creating these sensational patterns of snow art. Working for 5-9 hours a day, each final piece is typically the size of three soccer fields! The geometric forms range in mathematical patterns and shapes that create stunning, sometimes 3D, designs when viewed from higher levels.
Artist Simon Beck must really love the cold weather! Along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, he spends days plodding through the snow in raquettes (snowshoes), creating these sensational patterns of snow art. Working for 5-9 hours a day, each final piece is typically the size of three soccer fields! The geometric forms range in mathematical patterns and shapes that create stunning, sometimes 3D, designs when viewed from higher levels.
How long these magnificent geometric forms survive is completely dependent on the weather. Beck designs and redesigns the patterns as new snow falls, sometimes unable to finish a piece due to significant overnight accumulations. Interestingly enough, he said, 'The main reason for making them was because I can no longer run properly due to problems with my feet, so plodding about on level snow is the least painful way of getting exercise. Gradually, the reason has become photographing them, and I am considering buying a better camera.” Spectacular art for the sake of exercise!
May your bobbins always be full,
December 31, 2011
Happy New Year.
This morning I shared this quote on FB. I thought I'd re-post it here for New Years.
Here's a great quote for the New Year:
“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.”
- Neil Gaiman
I was planning on going to Spring Quilt Market in Kansas City. Go alone, because nothing scares me. I emailed about my eligibility, and was told I would be considered "working press". I got all excited and made a hotel reservation and researched flights. I even told my friend Becky, because she went last year. Then I was told by the man in charge of credentials that I didn't qualify. Big Bummer. I really wanted to go.
Here's a great quote for the New Year:
“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.”
- Neil Gaiman
I think this photo is a great challenge for the New Year.
My only trouble - not much scares me!
Don't worry, I'll think of something!
I was planning on going to Spring Quilt Market in Kansas City. Go alone, because nothing scares me. I emailed about my eligibility, and was told I would be considered "working press". I got all excited and made a hotel reservation and researched flights. I even told my friend Becky, because she went last year. Then I was told by the man in charge of credentials that I didn't qualify. Big Bummer. I really wanted to go.
May your bobbins always be full,
December 27, 2011
Jan's Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
Laura who blogs at Quokka Quilts, thought it might be fun to create and post a bundle for FQS if she was a famous blogger. And she invited other bloggers to join in. Did I mention, there'll be prizes. I love prizes.
I put together this bundle with boys in mind. I've just completed two quilts for boys and had a lot of fun doing them. So, I thought I'd make boys the focus of this bundle, too.
How'd I do?
I put together this bundle with boys in mind. I've just completed two quilts for boys and had a lot of fun doing them. So, I thought I'd make boys the focus of this bundle, too.
How'd I do?
Hall of Fame White Sport Spot Yardage
SKU# DC5364-WHIT-D
Hall of Fame by Emily Herrick for Michael Miller Fabrics
Babysaurus White Dino Numbers Yardage
SKU# 106101-04-1
Babysaurus by Little Yellow Bicycle for Blend Fabrics
5 Funky Monkeys Cotton Cream Counting Monkeys Yardage
SKU# 26001-11
5 Funky Monkeys by Erin Michaels for Moda Fabrics
Anchors Away Orange Sailboats Yardage
SKU# STELLA-45-ORANGE
Anchors Away by Dear Stella Fabrics
Michael Miller Baby Sea Dumb Dot Yardage
SKU# CX2490-SEAX-D
Baby by Michael Miller Fabrics
Michael Miller Baby Gray Bicycles Yardage
SKU# CX4892-GRAY-D
Baby by Michael Miller Fabrics
Michael Miller Beige Dumb Dot Yardage
SKU# CX2490-BEIG-D
Baby by Michael Miller Fabrics
Boys at Work Yellow Tossed Cars Yardage
SKU# 2734-52
Boys at Work by Northcott Fabrics
Baby Safari Orange and Aqua Large Stitch Dots Yardage
SKU# 4528-52
Baby Safari by Carina Gardner for Northcott Fabrics
Circa 52 Organic Cream Space Yardage
SKU# JM11-CREAM
Circa 52 Organic by Monaluna for Birch Organic Fabrics
Boys at Work Orange Tonal Dots Yardage
SKU# 2737-59
Boys at Work by Northcott Fabrics
Baby Safari Citrus and Aqua Plaid Yardage
SKU# 4530-67
Baby Safari by Carina Gardner for Northcott Fabrics
Kona Cotton Azure Yardage
SKU# K001-1009
Kona Cotton Solid by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Kona Cotton Banana Yardage
SKU# K001-1481
Kona Cotton Solid by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Kona Cotton Lake Yardage
SKU# K001-194
Kona Cotton Solid by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
May your bobbins always be full,