DYE DAY TO DIE FOR!!

 It's been well over a year since I had a dye day with pals.....our Fiber Frenzy group of 6 met monthly to 'play'.  I've missed that.

With gratitude I accepted an invitation to join like-minded art quilters to a 'dye day'.  Michelle has the most incredible wet studio set up in her yard and generously not only shares the space with friends, but all her supplies as well.  She was my first fiber friend here and I can't thank her enough for including me in so many activities.

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.  This is heaven.

To make the most of my time, I decided to concentrate on premixed procion dyes that I used to flat dye a variety of fabrics: PDF, vintage brocade table cloth, the wrong side of older printed fabrics I no longer cared for, and course burlap colored cotton.

I now sport the badge of a day of dyeing fabrics.  Gloves you ask?  Sure but I can never keep them on.....

These are some of my flat dyed fabrics.

Others used this opportunity to ice dye using a unique method of gravity dyeing.

What a fabulous day!!!!

COLORS OF THE SEASON

 The holidays are such a cheerful and colorful time of the year......so I'm celebrating with my newest very colorful small holiday art quilt!

                             THE COLORS OF THE SEASON

12” x 12”

Commercial cottons, digital text on gelli printed fabric, raw edge 

machine appliquéd, machine quilted, secured on canvas covered frame.

BACK TO MY WHIMSY ROOTS

After deciding to create some small holiday pieces I've found myself gleefully charging ahead, back to my previous whimsy style....less embellished this time in an effort to maintain a realistic price for shoppers who have lots of expenses come holiday season.

Landscape and botanical themes have been the predominant subjects ever since moving to Western North Carolina in 2006.  The fantastic scenery certainly inspired me.

Yet, I never lost my sense of humor and the urge to move back to the lighter side of art quilt themes has drawn me back in and it's refreshing.  Here are two more 12" x 12" holiday pieces mounted on  canvas covered frameS.  The backs are finished with fabric.  Both art quilts are available now at $75 each.

                                        FROSTY & FRIEND

                                BRINGING HOME THE TREE

IT'S DOWNTON ABBEY DAY!!!!

 So sad to say goodbye to Downtown Abbey, which like so many, I'm a devoted fan.  Today a friend and I are grasping our tickets as we head for the Finale.  Talk about dedication to this show, I have been in a theater only twice in the last 25 years and those were with the grands!

We don't employ kitchen staff like the Crawley's, but we managed a feast fit for one of their lavash dinners.  It's been an adjustment learning to cook on a gas BBQ grill after our entire lives we've used a Weber, Big Green Egg, & Iron Smoker.  Wood/charcoal are not permitted here.  

However, a big positive is the abundance of fresh lamb available in the supermarkets here.....it's a favorite of ours.

Behold the rotisserie leg of lamb, boned, cubed & marinated along with roasted vegetables and wild rice.  Oh yummmm!

GO PACK GO!!!!

Title Town is ready for Thursday night football.  

So are we, are you???

 

FELTED BASKETS

 Busy creating.....just finished 3 cute felted wool baskets for the Artisan Faire. Also available now if interested. $25 each

Use as a catch all for sunglass cases, charging cords, keys etc.
Measures 7.5" x 5.5"

I'm NOT a fan of clutter.....this is how I use one of mine......a kitchen entry catch all.

FROSTY & FRIEND

I continue to create a few small holiday pieces for the Nov. 8, 2025 Artisan Faire.  Here's another example.  Contact me if you can't wait for the Faire to give it a home.

 FROSTY & FRIEND - 12" x 12"

Available now

Commercial cottons, raw edge fused appliqué, hand beading & embroidery, mounted on canvas covered frame.

THE PACK IS BACK!!!!

 We are ready for today's opening game -  Packers vs Lions.......

The best image of all when my nieces met St. Vincent.......

The new Pope may be a Bears fan — but Packers fans have had THIS legend praying on their behalf for DECADES

Manitowoc’s John O’Neill, aka St. Vince, first wore his bishop-style vestments to Super Bowl XXXI as a way to invoke the legacy of Vince Lombardi (since it was the first championship they played in since his death).

Soon, it became tradition, and he’s been wearing the garb to every home game since

Maybe he’ll catch a game with Pope Leo someday…

THE GREEN & GOLD IS BACK!

 Yippie......it's Packers Season! Sunday they will be taking on one of our arch rivals.....The Lions...... So just in time for tail gating:

The Green Bay Packers unveiled new concession items for this season at Lambeau Field on Wednesday! New snacks include the Loaded Big Pretzel – Bavarian big pretzel, sharp cheddar cheese sauce, crumbled brats, fried sauerkraut, beer cheese mustard sauce, beer mustard. Available at Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

BRANCHING OUT

SOLD - guess I need to get busy creating new designs!!  

With the later date this year of Nov. 8, 2025 for our Artisan Faire, it seemed sensible to offer a few holiday themed small pieces in addition to my current inventory of art quilts.

Here is an example.  It's wrapped on a canvas covered frame with a fabric covered back, measuring 12" x 12".

Available now if you can't wait till the Faire.....

5 FIRS & 1 BIRD

12” x 12”

Commercial & gelli printed cottons, raw edge machine appliquéd.

Secured on a canvas wrapped wood frame.