As the entire state of WI holds its breath tonight, so will millions of fans like me, glued to their TV, or devices to cheer on the green and gold.....
Hoping #12 and #25 (among others of course) led the team to a winning game and onto the playoffS! GO PACK GO!!!
2022 has been a rough year for 'the husband' with 5 hospital surgery/stays. We closed out the year in mid. Dec. with what we hope will be a final one. Estimated recovery 8-10 weeks (before the complications set in!)
That brought my studio work again on hold. Now that 2023 is beginning to look more positive, I'm itching to get back to work.
That brings me to what I consider a very flattering note left in my space at Woolworth Walk by an anonymous visitor. One actually I agree with, but when one is competing for sales in an area that is overflowing with artists the value of our work is sadly often reduced.....
My creative side has been side-lined due to caretaking responsibilities. So with limited time, I decided to upcycle a few traditional, somewhat faded wall quilts, made back when I was still hand quilting everything. This one was made into bookcovers for my gallery inventory.
Sometimes a comment in passing can spark an idea. This 14" x 10" monoprinted small art quilt will be a holiday gift for a friend.........and since I don't think she reads blogs, I'm safe to share it here.
The silver/blues acrylic paints are metallic, adding a feeling of depth to the sky. A few other couching, applique & embellishing touches and it was complete.
It's always fun to give a surprise....something I'm going to do do more often!!
Our Fiber Frenzy group met this week to play with some cutting equipment. I've seen both of these machines in use previously, but being old school never gave much thought of owning either. But as they say, timing is everything.
In the past I've mentioned my nagging shoulder issue. So after another cortisone injection & a frank discussion with my doc....I can no longer ignore it for much longer if I want to avoid more damage requiring rotary cuff surgery and an unacceptable (to me) recovery period.
So......I need to reduce the stress on my joints.....I'm hoping Santa is reading this.....
Kathie gave an in-depth demo of her Brother Scan 'n cut machine. Here's an overview of the function that would most benefit ME to own one.
Judy shared her Accuquilt die cut machine. In preparation for a largish quilt I'm planning.....and with stacking help my pals, 5 layers each packet were cut into about 300 - 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles.
What a shock......no clue this white stuff was even a possibility for our Sunday morning......boooooo hisssssss. Truly, I can not tolerate snow or cold weather.....I'm going to hibernate ......see you all in the spring!
I've spent some time, too much time, figuring out and creating some rather flat fabric bowls.....one 16" and the other two 13". Decided since each took about a day to make.....how is that possible you ask? Putzy is all I can say...... In the end they will not be an impluse item to be added to my gallery space......time vs material = in the red profit margain for what I can expect to price them.
Thought you'd like to take a look anyway........in case you think I've been a couch potato!
Marveling at nature...What looks like a snow covered lake is actually fog that hangs in a lower valley. It often moves up through our mountain valley, appearing like a white sheet being pulled over one's head. Fascinating..... And look at this darling birds nest I spotted on the road this morning during our 'forced march'....
