42 Feet of Fun

With four sides with facings and two edges of the sleeve to sew, I've estimated about 42 feet of hand stitching. I love this part, as it is calming, plus I get to watch TV guilt free. How old will I be before I am relieved of the guilt of watching TV?
 

Next Big Thing

On the pinwall, high as I can comfortably reach, is the next in the leaf series. Darned if I can't pick a name. You see it unfaced here; that's happening now as I watch the telly. It'll be back on this wall for First Friday's gathering. If you're around, stop by Studio 301 at Anderson Arts Building, Rochester, NY.
 

Patterns All Around

Printing fabric often calls for a repeated pattern. This half-drop is archetypal. I'll make some next time I print. Which is December, and full. January's -- specifically for those in my Australian 'Design Camp' class -- has openings for printing. Meanwhile, I'm taking these to serve up at First Friday.
 

Additional Trick

Missing a bit of the bottom, I've sewed a piece on with the longarm to the last edge. I'll sew starting and ending with a turned edge, then straight stitch, then flip, then sew along the bottom edge. Hope it's worth it when I get to the final trim!
 

Time to Scarf Up

Next week will be First Friday. I'll be in Studio 301 at Anderson Arts Building here in Rochester, and will grab all of the silk scarves I have in hand. Can't think I'll get time to make more before then, but who knows. In any case, I'll bring cookies, have some holly music, and show you my latest quilts. Need more?
 

Zoom Project Crafty Monkies

A group from two countries zoomed. Invited by Rachel Pierman of Crafty Monkies to collaborate on a work around a theme, five artists talked logistics, themes, design strategy, and timeline. With spirited and thoughtful comments, because we are all independent thinkers,  we came together with a plan.

 

Little Scissors

My Gammill longarm has seen a handful of owners, and the last one before me made a spot to keep a small sharp pair handy. With a good snip I can clean the end of the thread and manage to thread it with little trouble. Here is also a peek at what's next on the machine.

 

Up Close on Leaves

Thought you'd like to see details of the work. These go in the folder for the work and are used should an exhibition entry request a detail shot. I try to show processes, but also a well edited and well composed image. It matters that the detail shot is pleasingly composed. Top, yes; bottom, not so much.
 

New and Just Hung Up

Don't have a name for this, but it's up, in need of a good press and a signature. You can see it's now dark out, but I did get this off the queue, now there's another to get work. 
 

Short Visit

A local collector was interested in this "Lotus Pods" work. When it was seen in their space, it proved too large (about 6' square). Which meant that it could return to me for 'open storage' with a member of the staff. I took my photo and enlarged it to make this with a freezer paper pattern. 
 

Australian Time

I'll be teaching 'Design Camp' in the Australasian Quilt Convention in April, 2026. This winter I'm offering an online class for those who are registered in my AQC class. Few spots are left, and hey, they are early morning Monday to Friday. What fun! Oh, see my website for details.