Mixed Messages

Teresa Bramlette Reeves used tried raffia on a raffia structure, reinforced it with matte medium and spray painted this work seen in the World of Threads exhibit. I was so intrigued at the simplicity, the technique, and the message. And it was titled "Mixed Messages" so go at it.
 

Salmon for Days at World of Threads

Meshell Melvin's work "Invocation to the Chinook of Chu Niikwan" is a stunning work that calls the Chinook salmon home to their place in the river. Made from silk and wire, and stretching out over two walls, this was part of the World of Threads Exposition in Oakville, Canada. 

 

Thread of Excellence

In the World of Threads Exhibition many work drew me in. Maininelkaos' work "Hello" has a thread line telling the story. Intricate, funny, and representational this fiber piece has all the draw one needs to stare and wonder about how and why she did what she did. 
 

World Of Threads

Judith Martin's 'Cloudy Day' is part of the World of Threads exhibition in Oakville, Canada. Visiting today I was thrilled to see her work. The detail pic has a closeup as well as a contribution from the brick wall!

 

Holding On

 Not sure how I used these drawing sticks. But they've come along to the new house and are happy on a shelf. They date from high school.

On the Hunt

I told Art Quilt Tahoe I'd bring a couple of works, this being one. "Ordered Chaos" is around here somewhere, but I can't seem to know where. Moving is an absolute upheaval. And I've only moved two miles from my other house. Imagine across states, gosh, that would do me in! Gotta find this. 
 

Time to Sign

I've sat down at my new kitchen table to add my signature to the work that will ship out this week to the Dairy Barn for the Quilt National 2027 exhibition. The first quilt I made was signed my last name and year, and I try to get all my works signed the same way -- embroidery floss camouflaged in the design.
 

My Next Tackle

This corner of the new studio was formerly two large walk-in closets. I've removed the dividing wall as well as the facing wall with two doors. Now I need to box in the I-beam, close up the open ceiling, cover the walls, paint, carpet, and locate the longarm in this space. Give me a couple of days.
 

Next Summer's Wearables

I've been intrigued with sites that offer free patterns for apparel, offering patterns that are adjusted to fit your size. I'll be teaching a class at the Pacific Northwest Art School in Coupeville where the focus will be on printing for garments. You can do flat prints as well, but printing for the round will be encouraged. 
 

Waiting for My Prince (Prints)

These boxes ware all labeled 'fabric current' meaning that I've printed them recently, and chosen them to use in the studio, as opposed to adding them to my website sale page. They are not unboxed because I'm circling back to the studio to finish setting it up. This will take time, but once done, I'll be unboxing.
 

Entry Shenanigans

This morning was 'glue down the rug' day, so with four tubes of Liquid Nails I spread, unrolled, and weighted down the indoor/outdoor carpet replacing the 40-year-old one I tore out this summer. Most of these plants go inside ahead of the first frost, and are closer to getting inside. Townhouse maintenance.