Dismantling the Design Wall

I've started to pack up Studio 301 to move to the new studio. I've taken the flannel cover off this wall. I want to show you that I took 2'x4' fiber board (used under cedar shingles typically) that I've screwed directly into the drywall. The flannel was tucked under the board using a thin dinnerware knife. 
 

Mother's Day Gift

I thought you'd enjoy seeing how I spent mother's day. My daughter and son-in-law gifted me a day of work on my new townhouse. New lamp, and hours of stripping wallpaper. Finished with an ice cream cone. One of the best gifts I could have asked for. And I didn't even ask!
 

Leaving Chicago's Fun

I didn't have enough time to gather in all of Chicago's beauties, but I did see the Botanical Gardens on a sparkling day. The gardens were full of spring color, plentiful red-winged black birds, and time to take is all in. I love gardens, and this one did not dissapoint.
 

Cutting the Blob

 Karie is about to disect her blob into squares to reassemble in the Within the Frame class in Northern Chicago. 

Size Matters

For the Northern Suburban Needlearts Guild I asked that each person have a table and a design wall, They did! So, it was great to spread out and manipulate fabric, as well as move it around on the design walls (insulation foam boards). We accomplished so much, and made exceptional designs. 
 

Composition Check

We went from working our improv studies to off-grid works, touching on composition, to make decisions. What a packed three days!

Taking on the Blob

Criss has sewn a large assemblage of fabric which I call 'the blob' with which we will work our design chops. I've been with the North Suburban Needlearts Group this week for a lecture and 2 1/2 day class. Meeting up with new folks and some 'repeat offenders' as well, we've had a great time with improv design. 

Visit the Windy City

From Red Rock Country to the skyline of Chicago, my travels brought me urban delights and some good sites. It's been a long time since I saw downtown, and was happy to tour on a quieter Sunday afternoon. Why I'm not here more often is a mystery, it's filled with such treasures. 
 

Light Tap Won't Work

I won a door prize of a geode at the Alegre retreat. Suggesting a light tap will work, I tried that twice. So I wacked it, and that did the job. It was fun, goofy, and drew a crowd. And I love my little bits of geode to treasure.
 

Tour Time

 The last hour of class on Friday was a tour of classrooms by all of those who attended. Monica was prolific and became an expert printer.  The rest of Alegre's classes agreed.

Full Colorado Moon

 My simple camera captured the nightscape at Gateway Canyon Resort last night for May's first full moon. The retreat was spectacular, the final evening a swell event. If you get the chance to go, do.