Playing with Mixed Media Art
One of the silver linings of the pandemic was the expansion of the virtual world. Although most of us found ourselves physically confined, we were… Read More »Playing with Mixed Media Art
spring
Ode to Spring Quilt Series
You might recall that I dedicated January of this year to finishing my big pile of unfinished projects. I was plowing along nicely, but the… Read More »Ode to Spring Quilt Series
Lavender Morning Art Quilt
My quilts design themselves. In a way, all of my creations do. That’s because much of my inspiration comes from the fabrics themselves. Well, sort… Read More »Lavender Morning Art Quilt
Calendar Quilt Series: My Spring Mini Quilts
I love sewing bags and other functional items because seeing people use my work makes me happy. At the same time, however, I’m just as… Read More »Calendar Quilt Series: My Spring Mini Quilts
Nevertheless, It Persisted
A couple of weeks ago my family and I went on our first local hike of the season. We’ve been reading about the California superbloom that… Read More »Nevertheless, It Persisted
Getting Into Spring Mode: A Visit to Filoli Gardens
I love to travel near and far to explore beautiful places. Every now and then, however, I am surprised to discover new gems right in my back… Read More »Getting Into Spring Mode: A Visit to Filoli Gardens
Year of the Weed: Spring in My Garden
I’m not sure how it got here so fast, but March is upon us already. Spring will officially start this weekend, with the move of the clock. It was a great relief, after four long years of drought, to finally have a rainy winter in California. Not just any rainy winter, mind you, but a record-breaking one at that! Our water reservoirs are now full and overflowing, and our snow-caps are at record deep. We sure needed the water, but many of us were no longer used to the long stretches of dreary, wet weather. Recently, however, the days of rain have started to be interrupted by longer and longer intervals of sunshine, and hints of spring are all about us.
The Joy of Shopping at Farmers’ Markets: Sewing Market Totes
You can get pretty much anything your heart desires in the area where I live. This is courtesy of big ships from China and planes… Read More »The Joy of Shopping at Farmers’ Markets: Sewing Market Totes