Chilly Boston was our Thanksgiving destination this year. It’s time to knit myself a new hat in my spare time. We had a wonderful time with our Ally and the pups, here there and anywhere open on the day of thanks. The reservoir never closes.
Never stops.
Gotta eat!
Never flattering.
Never old.
We’re ever so thankful. Missed you Sha.
With the holidays upon us, weeks seem to slip by . When I feel overwhelmed by projects, I try to look back at what the week allowed me to accomplish – with the help of friends, of course.
I spent Monday at a curves workshop with Dianne Hire. My Singer 301 crept along early in the day, trying to get a true 1/8″ seam. Then I let go as I realized that the curve just falls into to place it you just coax it gently and I picked up momentum. Before the workshop ended I had more than the 24 prescribed, Letter A blocks. My pile of scraps, a bit scrapier, but all for good. I loved my muddy color scheme – of japanese bits. As I square up the blocks, it will become a miniature, which is perfect for my right now, big project load.
I’m so glad to have a new camera. I would forget so much without it. This week, Nancy and Patty came for all-day girl sewing and we manage to make a baby quilt, a doll quilt and a doll pillow. They’re now in the line up for quilting.
Carolyn finished her first blouse. I love how her young hands meet the old machine. I should mention, how she rose to the challenge of controlling the speed for the sake of craftsmanship.
It is good to be away and great to return. This trip to Market was very focused. It is so exciting to see the new stuff each season. And to buy some new products and prints that might make sewing easier and more fun.
I met Kristian A. Howell, my new favorite designer. I had purchased some of her prints last Spring, but she was around this time. So cute, so fun to meet! And I almost left out talented. Her prints for Anthology are so gorgeous. I can’t wait to get them in the shop.
I saw Kate Spain, Liesl Gibson, Patricia Bravo to name a few of my old faves. Their new collections are ravishing, but so far from delivery, I’m sad. And sad that I have no photos yet. I’ll post more as I get it.
Over the weekend, I held my Color Lab class – very well attended.
I love turning people on to the theory behind how color works. Whether quilting or painting, it is an invaluable tool.
They intently followed my directions for using an art masterpiece or a fabric to inspire a quilt or color way.
Proportion is a big piece of the design philosophy. I’ve culled materials from the finest color gurus…bibliographic credits given.
Carine loves color; it’s obvious.
Colored pencils everywhere. They blend so beautifully.
Tidy.
Shared.
Color Lab 2 is in the works. These ladies proceded to put the theories into practice, by pulling bolts of fabric for the hypothetical quilt. Wish I had a shot of the shop after that.
More on color: Libby finally finished her daughter’s quilt.
Jay brought in a show and tell.
My coat commission is almost ready for delivery. The front is just as interesting.
And Sara finished her literature project, using fabrics from the shop to make an all-iron-on quilt. A+, Sara.
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