Full Wolf Moon

Judy Rosenberg's self-portrait seems a fitting full moon for January. Part of a portrait show, this ceramic has wonderful soulful faces, much like the man in the moon. I know I'm a day late reporting the full moon, but the wolf made me wait.
 

Where It Was

I went back to see Quilts=Art=Quilts before it closes Sunday. I'm always curious how the staging is set for these fiber works. My Lotusland is balanced with a large portrait by Fuzzy Mall (lower) and a pieced medallion by Laura Hartrich (upper). They all have great breathing room. 
 

First Friday Frivolity

First Friday had a live band down the hall, loads of folks oblivious to the 20 degree temperature (hey, it stopped snowing!) and looking for a chance to get out of the house and shake off the company of the holidays. I rehung the gallery walls, cleared off the tables, and opened a box of cookies. Feast!
 

Before I Shovel the Roof

We've enough snow to trigger a visit from the trusty snow plow, and cue my dance with the roof rake to take off part of the snow load. The rest of the day was organize, get a plane ticket to Australia, and clean up the piles of paper that were heaped from the Christmas clearing. A good new year start!
 

Thank You for a Wonderful Year

Many have been in my classes over the years. This group shot (and just a few groups at that) was made to give you an idea of the wonderful people I've worked with in 2025, but it doesn't show the creative work they have done. It's an amazing gift to spend time working with you. A happy year ahead to all!
 

Back in the Studio

First Fridays mean cleaning up the wall. Yesterday was my first chance to repopulate (Since December's) with suggested ideas, and then this Friday is another First. So, these will wait for mid-January after other commitments. Grateful that there is a snow storm and I'm set home!
 

Framed, a Different Take

I stitched if from the back of the linen, just catching the backing, to adhere it to the linen. I ended up gluing the linen to the foam core board, and used the frame -- without the glass -- to finish it. I left the edges of the quilt raw, and I like the effect. It's now on view, we'll see how it looks this weekend. 
 

Mounting and Framing

I decided to 'float' the work on a piece of linen. Typically, I would cut a rectangle in the middle and applique a turned edge surrounding the work, but in this case, I sewed the quilted piece to the backing and then will wrap it around the foam core board, gluing the backing after. To many ways to do this!

 

On the Frame

Well under 20" square-ish I hardly need a 10' frame to quilt this. But it's easy to quilt once set up, and it's great to be able to see the entire piece at one time. I've now got to get it finished, and have some ideas for what will happen. 

 

Tomorrow is Another

 As for getting things accomplished, there should be no outside distractions, and with an oncoming storm I was grounded and able to get to the tasks at hand. But, no, distraction took over, and such is life. Three items were crossed off my list, and as Scarlett would say "Tomorrow is another day". 

 

Portrait Before

I will use the term 'portrait' lightly here, so allowance please. This was on the print table with an editing frame to see if there was a suitable image for the upcoming portrait show this January. I've since added some subtle color, washed it, and will begin quilting and finishing to meet my deadline.