Two Sided for Complex Carrier

I spent way more time on this than I had wanted, but then, making something always beats anything else, except maybe ice cream. It's 12'' high, and will go on to the Allegre Retreat in Gateway Canyon for their auction. 
 

Half-Way in the Bag

My Allegre auction bag is half-way finished. I've to add the seams and handles and maybe sign it somewhere. There would be another bag if I hadn't procrastinated on this one. Today the weather hit 74 degrees, with lighting and thunder, as well as sun and a good melt-down. See? Distraction!

Doesn't Cut It -- Yet

You know that I toss fabric up on the design wall to see how it behaves with others. This one isn't there, and that's all right. Not every thing has to work, and lord knows I've hundreds more to choose. This photo is a great way to know it's not a good match, and it's the start of the process for design work.
 

Back to Normal

I've set the studio to its rightful orientation after hosting a printing class. With a returned quilts from Shop One, and a platter full of bottled water, I'm ready for First Friday at Studio 301. My guess is that most of my faithful readers are not in Rochester, NY, but should you ever visit, I'm happy to meet you here.
 

Bag Prototype

 

Thanks to the random algorithm from Instagram, I learned from a random post how to make that flat bottom on a bag. So I've practiced and figured out how to stiffen the fabric, how to trim, how to treat the edges, and weight of the bag. Now to get it made!

Many Moons

I'd have a hard time trying to capture tonight's full Snow Moon through this thick cloudy night. But I've got better -- a whole slew of moons printed on 7 ounce painter's canvas. I love the lightweight of this and use it for covering chair cushions. I plan to make a bag (!!) for the Allegre retreat, for auction. 
 

Surprise

I've had the hot water tank stoked to 'very hot' and results are in. This is a large piece, perhaps yard  by 60". I can't say what it'll become; I'm tempted to make a garment, though it may be a bit bold. I'd have no problem wearing this as a coat.
 

Wash Day

I had a full car load of materials to get back to the home studio from the week long class in the city. These screens all needed a good hosing down. They'll go back into service soon, as I try to catch up with works that are half-finished. 

 

More Music

Third night of music, this time at the Eastman Theater to hear the philharmonic. Lovely evening and in a spectacular setting. I'm thankful to have music all around me, its a constant companion.

 

Songs of Protest

The concert's organizers were moved by the killings in Minnesota as well as the state of the union. They assembled 20 singer-songwriters who volunteered their time to sing to a packed house and offer songs of protest. I feel honored to know many of these people who performed, and be part of that dedicated crowd.
 

A La Carte

I was tasked with selecting two quilts to send to Allegre for the week I'll be there in April. Knowing I'll be traveling directly to Chicago afterwards, I thought this work "A La Carte" would speak to printing (Allegre) as well as Within the Frame's design's workshop (Northern Suburban Needlearts Guild).