Do Others Donate?

This evening was a lovely garden party for my garden group. A member asked if I would consider donating a piece of my work to a silent auction. You know, my work is not everyone's cup of tea. And then I thought -- would a dentist donate a filling? Maybe a bridge? Maybe a crown? Are they asked to contribute their talent? Why are we?

Bits and Bits

I've been given a textile remnant that has kantha stitching, and has many designs that seem randomly placed, and patterning in each section. It's hanging around an has become a good resource for motifs and design.

Where is My Tech Support?

In preperation for next week's radio interview, I've been asked to put together a disc/thumbdrive with songs to play alongside my blathering on about my art. Which is why I've grabbed my driving tunes. And yes, I do use CDs. 

Zip Around the Yard

Knowing I would need to unpack from the weeks at QBL, as well as put away my work from this July's show, I avoided both duties with mowing, weeding, and, well, admiring the garden. Here is August's bloom from a Rose of Sharon. I'll get to chores later.

In a Different Light

I often complain that seeing works hung in a gym or pipe and drape show doesn't do it justice. So, I was surprised when I documented the current state of my living room, and noticed the work I hung behind the couch I had featured a couple of days ago in this blog. Check it out, end of discussion.

Lunar Mooner

Friday night I hadn't looked up to see the supermoon / the blood moon /the lunar eclipse. This shot is Thursday night, when I thought I might have time / have a chance / have a moment. Friday, I was sitting with friends, not looking up, but straight ahead.

It's in the Mail

A friend asked for a signature block for a group's raffle quilt. So, with the instructions as simple as "make it pink and white, 9 1/2 inches square, signed" I made this. I had some minutes at QBL, and was happy to help. Hope they like it, it's in the mail.

In Good Company

Today was the last day for me to sell fabrics and be part of QBL 2018. Hanging to my booth's back was my Lotus Pods (on the left) and next to Julia Graziano's work on the right. I've had a chance to hang with old friends as well as find new ones. A lovely two weeks.

Why We Do What We Do

Tuesday night was a special gathering for people at Quilting by the Lake's retreat to see other special fabrics, crafts, and offerings. Rosalie Dace, from South Africa, is on the left discussing an African textile collected by Donna Lamb, the director of the Schweinfurth and organizer of this retreat.

Marking Time

As the day slowed down its pace, this couple walked in a family quilt, looking for clues to what it is. What a wonderful break -- to go back in time, think about how it was made, when and for whom. It's an Oak Leaf and Reel pattern, and we figured about late 1800s made. What a treat.

Someday Your Prints Will Come

Some people stumble upon my booth full of fabric, and their eyes open wide. I think they've never seen this much color. But some enter my booth with direct aim at the tables full of fabric, knowing they will pick some to take away. Either way, I'm amused.