I CAN'T RESIST SHARING THIS......

 Born and raised in Wisconsin and lived there a good portion of my life.....in fact I never considered living anywhere else.  Life happens.

Wisconsin has 3 food groups.....Beer, Brats, & Bars (as is such desert items as brownies.)  My pal Lynn just sent me the list of foods available at this year's Wisconsin State Fair.  One would have to visit the Fair all day, every day to sample all of these items.

Have to say.....a big NO for me.... NO worms, no crickets, no Spam, no Okra, NOOOOO pineapple on pizza.  This is sure not the Wisconsin I grew up in....give me a Meisfeld's brat and a Sheboygan hardroll....I'd be in heaven. Enjoy this food journey:  https://wistatefair.com/fair/new-foods/

                                      Soft serve Beer

                              Bloody Mary Mac and Cheese

Bugged Out Frozen Cheese Cake on a Stick. - yes crunchy worms and crickets......NOPE, NEVER!!!!

CRIMSON SUN

 It's taken me years to get comfortable working with Asian style fabrics which has now proven to be time well spent.

These smaller wall art pieces portray feelings of serenity, streamlined designs, and harmonious color palettes.  Wall art is one of the most accessible ways to update and refresh your rooms.

There are numerous such pieces now available in my online gallery shop.  

The finishing touch of hand sewing a hanging sleeve to this new piece has been completed.

CRIMSON SUN - 17.75” x 17.25”

Available

Japanese cottons, raw edge appliqué & machine quilted with gold 

metallic thread. Double fold binding, hanging sleeve attached.

THAT SPECIAL TOUCH

 Unique design motifs can make a wall quilt extra special. Thank you Lori for sharing these inspiring pieces of fabric with me!! Of course I wasted no time incorporating a section into my in progress piece. Coming very soon.......

DESIGN DEVELOPING

My once large stash of Asian inspired fabrics has to my great surprise dwindled. Actually, the type of prints in that stash have mostly been used up, leaving only small pieces that I'm still attracted to.

Here's how I'm using them on that blank slate I shared yesterday.....a design is developing...

       

                                                            

TRANSFORMATION

 Blank slate.....stay tuned for the transformation.

REFLECTING

 Having a bit of a sentimental moment this morning as I reflect. 

My twin sister's spirit walks with me.  Our shared journey didn’t end with her departure 24 years ago today.  It took on a new form of happy memories that continues to live with me. 

SMILING ALL DAY AFTER VIEWING THIS

 PREPARE TO SMILE ALL DAY....HOMAGE TO WORLD CUP GAMES.....

https://youtu.be/YRwrVzATea8?si=6u9XjHwyWJwu_Zvf

SECRET PROJECT

 Yes, of course I'm working on something.....but I've been quiet lately because it's a secret surprise project that will be gifted.  I doubt the recipient has access to my posts, but just in case....... Shush....

Instead, I can share a few peeks of the fabrics and materials.  This is a small piece, so rather than trying to piece a flagstone path, Prismacolor pencils were used to add that effect on the gray fabric.  

The flowers are made using gel printed fabric.  It provides fairly ravel free edges, allowing some of the flower heads to be 3-d, held in place with a simple French knot at the center.  Others are fused, helping to develop a slight sense of distance from the 3-d flowers.

I dug out a piece of hand painted fabric.....goodness look at the date it was created!!

LUNCH TIME

 

Neutral colors are back in style, providing calming serene wall art options.  This small charming minimalist framed piece is now available.  

LUNCH TIME - 13" x 13”

$125

Hand painted cotton, appliquéd, hand & machine embroidery.

Wrapped on a canvas covered frame & secured in a wood frame 

without glass and ready to hang.

USA HEADING TO KNOCKOUT STAGE!!!!

THIS IS JUST WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS.......USA PRIDE!!