The Randomness of Life

Each time I'm at the studio I grab a piece off fabric and hang it outside my door. It shows its individual merit, and it serves as a marker for my fellow building mates that I am indeed there now and again. This one made me think of holiday ornaments even though as I printed it I had no intention of that theme. 
 

Holiday Tradition

For about 60 years now I've baked Italian  cookies (cujadate) and each time I've burned the walnuts, instead of toasting them. Perhaps that should be on my gravestone "she always burned the nuts" or something similar. And I'm not kidding -- every year.
 

Cheap Model

How to show off these square scarves was answered by my lovely porcelain head. She works overtime, needs no salary, and keeps her pose. These are on my website shop, are each about 40" square, and are all one-of-a-kind made of crepe di chine silk. Yes, I kept one for myself. Gifting me first!
 

Back At the Wall

After cleaning the tables from printing with a friend last weekend, I couldn't resist rearranging what had been waiting for my return. Seems there are two that want attention, and I'm hearing them loudly enough to not ignore them. Meanwhile, my tree is lit but bare. Ho ho.
 

A Show to See

This piece "Canopy 27" by Anna Brown from Bungwahl, Australia, caught my attention. The simple and straightforward assembly, with raw edge applique, along with a hand quilted textural stitch was refreshing. Not to mention the sparse and to the point label message. From Q=A=Q till Jan. 5.
 

Look Up and Listen

 Running errands with family in Philadelphia reminded me to take in not only the sights but the sounds, in this case, the train above on the el and the sound like bombing. Wild!

View from Above

While visiting grandchildren I realize there is no reason for adding toys, nor any more room for them. And, also I'm the entertainment.

Plants Take a Holiday

There are a few days left (till Jan 5) in the Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York. The large piece here is mine, and has enough botanical elements that I can claim 'botony' for a subtheme. It's a tightly chosen show, each piece a great example of contemporary art.
 

Full Moon for December

Twilight yields the full moon, not as spectacular as viewed naturally, but capturable. I returned from the studio with little success on the thermofax prints as my machine would no longer work to burn the film. And we tried every setting a variable. But, even if it worked, it is still a small graphic size.
 

It's a Mess to Start

Two former RIT students are visiting my studio tomorrow to try out my thermofax process. I've had the equipment for years and have not used it much. I'm hoping to explore the technique more. So, the mess starts, and we'll see what we make of it. Let you all know.
 

While I Was Dyeing

Since I spent most of yesterday cleaning gutters, and no photos of any progress, let's revisit another item I dyed. The shirt dress is a Brooks Brothers linen color that when overdyed with sun yellow yielded this marvelous acid yellow, almost a chartreuse. Perfect match for the under  quilted vest.