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).
 

Birthday Flowers

We've had a winter of show and getting fresh flowers for my birthday is always a treat, if for no other reason than we need that dose of spring-to-come-soon feeling. I topped the day with a jazz performance in a small theater setting. Good way to usher in the next year.
 

More On the Line

I spent another day in the design studio that I'd turned into a print studio. I experimented with a soy way screen that gave me an allover design. I'm hoping to use these for garments, although can't say just what, but washout will help determine.
 

What Is THAT

When I printed with my 'strong' turquoise, it was as dark as the mixing blue. The turquoise was the first layer, the blue the second. I got severe lightening being in a cool room, so it did not bind as it could in warmer temp. But this effect of the first layer blocking the second is gooey! You are seeing it washed.
 

I Was at QuiltCon, Sort Of

It's hard to miss social media flooding works from QuiltCon. I was surprised that I had a piece there, sort of. Sharron Sarchet purchased this piece from my website (above as it appeared) added  lovely quilting for a wholecloth quilt. I'm not sure I got credit as designer or co-maker, but was seen an admired.
 

Impromptu Critique

I love an impromptu discussion on the merits of a piece, which is what we're doing here with works done after class for a few tudio days before the studio is returned to a sewing/design space. I'll have some time next week to work on some larger scale pieces, but then need to return to design.