March 29, 2008 at 11:48 pm (Books, Gifts, creative souls, gratitude)
I am the lucky recepient of some wonderful books from my blogging buddy Acey, she decided to share some of her library with me. I was so happy to recieve such thoughtful, useful gifts. Not only do they have photos of beautiful quilts, but they also have great instructions on all kinds of quilting methods. I will be sharing with you what I glean from these treasures. If you haven’t been to Acey’s blogs, hop on over. She creates beautiful textile/fiber art and has lots of wonderful insight.
Thank you, Acey!!
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January 2, 2008 at 6:15 am (Books, embroidery, quilting)
working on the cabin. Did a little what-ifing, inspired by Jude http://spiritcloth.typepad.com/ . I had a little bag of 2″ by 2″ quilt squares bought at the thrift store. Wasn’t sure I would ever use them, so I challenged myself to come up with something pleasing just using the thrifted quilt squares. I knew it had to be the log cabin quilt pattern, and then I roofed the cabin with a piece of green velvet, another Jude inspiration.
At first I thought it looked a little eastern european, and then had a funny serendipitous happening. I called my dad to wish him Happy New Year, and while talking, he asked me what we had been up to. I answered, and mentioned that my husband had been reading The Hobbit. My dad said excitedly, “I love that book, an old woman in a bar gave me that once.” So then I looked at the cabin and thought maybe it might be the cozy home of a hobbit.
my dad has a way of throwing in a quiet surprise now and again. That same conversation he told me how he likes to make fried chicken, marinated in buttermilk and honey. may need to try that.
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July 7, 2007 at 5:07 pm (Books, Thrifted goodness)
Really good book I’ve been reading. The author has an uncanny ability to get inside his interviewee’s mind and understand and empathize with them.
I had a lucky find. I came upon a yardsale the other day with a collection of fabric. A creative lady needed to move into a retirement village and didn’t have room for all her stash of fabric…apparantly there were 1o boxes carted off before I got there. I’m really happy with my find. The green floral, I hope to use to back a quilt. The butterfly pillow case will be for my dear friend Darlene. Happy anniversary Darlene!
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