How Do You Look Clear?

Working on my SAQA Toronto lecture has me finding examples to hammer down the point that your work needs to look strong and clear, and definitely made with the same hand. This selection from Marshall's is a good illustration of randomness.

Words, Words, Words

Elbert Hubbard reinterpreted sayings, printed them at his Roycrofters compound, and sold them in books, objects, and in publications. This was tipped in a book I have. Can't say I agree or disagree, but it's beautifully crafted. Which it should be.

Quilt Ignoring Me

I've a finished quilt -- well almost finished -- that needs threads buried and spot checked. I keep walking by it, and it's getting louder and louder. Birthday present was a set of self-threading needles. Must be the sign to get to this task. Thanks, Nancy.

Flip the Switch

I was still taking a drive around on the longarm, and today thought I might try without the regulated stitch. I like that better. And I love to draw the line. This might have to end up somewhere in the next quilt.

Bits of Time

I've been working on a lecture in fits and starts. For me, each image is a "cue card" of sorts. This illustrates how my work is shown and out of my control. Shot in France a few years back hanging upside down, and recorded many times as such. Oh well.

Season to Age

I plan as many celebrations for my birthday month that I can, and (often) don't tell those who help me celebrate that there are multiple days I do this. These flowers were a gift unexpected. Aging is tough enough, so might as well move on to that new number with a flourish.

Life is Sweet

It is so rare and such a gift to have friends over and just sing and enjoy. So, no studio work today, just a room full of music and platefuls of food. Life can't be much sweeter.

Starting Somewhere

I've loaded a square of fabric on the longarm to adjust the tension and get some practice before taking on the two large works that need attention. I don't think I'm a perfectionist, but I'm never happy with the quality. My next love will be to an engineer.

It's Cold, It's Hot, It's Almost Ready

My new toy! The most thoughtful friend, Cris, sent me this early birthday gift of a gun laser thermometer. Now I can go around the house (and outside, too) to see with a pull of the trigger what temperature a thing is. Most often, I'll use it in the dye studio. My big thanks!

Better Part of the Day

The most productive part of the day was working on my lecture for the SAQA Toronto conference next month. My talk will most likely be given just this once, but I want to sound like a seasoned sage. That means over-learning the points.

Don't Peek Too Early

 I cut these a week ago to force for a Sunday gathering. Well, surprise, they're here! It's now plan B, I reckon.