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Fall is on the Way
Fall is almost here. The kids are back in school. It's once again time to turn over another new leaf and get back to my art. I really haven't created much new all summer, so I thought in honor of...
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The Confession
I've been making excuses! My big one has been my family. Yes, the kids are needy, demand attention and always seem to have another activity. But that doesn't mean that I need to give up my dreams or...
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A Multitasking Kind of Day
Multitasking has never really been my thing, but that is going to have to change. I've been wanting to dye more wool felt and even have had two requests for custom colors this week. Tomorrow was...
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Squeezing in a Little Dying
It has been all about the fall harvest around here the last few days. I spent the last three days canning salsa and spaghetti sauce with friends along with picking apples and plums. Plum wine and...
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Path to Creativity
I love sharing my art with others and encouraging them to be creative. When I do arts and craft shows so many people tell me that they could never be this creative. They look at my work and talk...
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Escape to Portland
Friday, I managed to escape briefly down to Portland to see the Twelve by Twelve exhibit at the Northwest Quilting Expo. I kicked the kids out of the car at school and hit the freeway for the three...
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Super Mom
I love all the beautifully styled images on the internet and in magazines, but I have to admit that often they leave me feeling bad about myself. My blog doesn't look like that. My studio doesn't...
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Maverick Days
I've been rather stuck with my Maverick quilt for the next Twelve by Twelve challenge. I still don't have a very good idea and reveal day is less than a week away. I finally decided that idea or no...
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Making of a Maverick
Experimenting with the layout and embellishments Yesterday was the big reveal day over at Twelve by Twelve. Our latest challenge was Maverick and this one proved to be the hardest yet. Not only was...
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Morning Warm Up
Today I actually have four and a half hours at home to be artistic--no cleaning, laundry or grocery shopping today. I decided I would warm up this morning by creating some fun art quilt ATC kits. I...
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Beautiful October Weekend
We've been having an unusually beautiful October in the Pacific Northwest. The days are sunny and in the low 70's. I couldn't ask for more. I rarely get a chance to work on my art during the...
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Photo Shoot
I decided that I wanted to try a photo shoot this morning. I am hoping to get some good, interesting photos of my work to create a promotional postcard for this upcoming craft show season. I want...
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Beaded Art Journals -- Step 1
This morning it was time to get off the computer, stop messing with the camera and actually start making something. Sometime after my son's last birthday I learned that he was rather disappointed...
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Art-O-Mat Time
I was so excited to open the mail Friday and find a check from Art-O-Mat. I love getting checks in the mail! And I love being part of Art-O-Mat! Along with the check was a request for more. I...
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Blue Morning
My dying sessions lately have embraced the fall colors. Today I decided I would play with my favorites instead -- blue, turquoise and a touch of purple. I love how these all turned out. The colors...
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Beaded Art Journals -- Step 2
Somewhere along the line I lost track of this post and never finished. For your enjoyment, the journal covers and their beads.
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Beaded Journals -- Another Step Closer
Much of the beading is done, well, about half of my prepped covers. I made the mistake of keeping track of the time it takes me. Each cover is about an hour giving it my half attention. I'm sure I...
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On the Way to Art-O-Mat
I really have been working. The problem is that I haven't taken the time to document what I've been doing. I manage to grab the camera and snap a few pictures, but they have been slow to make it on...
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Painting, Painting, Painting
This last weekend I spend way too many hours free motion quilting. I don't think I blinked nearly enough because my eyes are still feeling the effects. I needed to get as much done as possible...
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Crafting for Christmas
What a busy month it has been. The craziness begins in late October around here as we get ready for Halloween, followed closely by two birthdays. Then, of course, comes Thanksgiving. This year,...
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Twelve by Twelve Reveal Day
Today's the day for the final Twelve by Twelve reveal day. Make sure to check out all the "Sweet" quilts as I'm feeling a little bittersweet.
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Ol Glasogon Brewing Company Mascot
The holidays are over and life is finally returning to some semblance of a normal routine. I didn't do any work for the winter craft shows during the rest of the year, so beginning in November I was...
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The Öl Glasögon Gang
The Öl Glasögon GangThe Snapsglas BrothersÖl GlasögonVin GlasögonMjölk Glasögon Cousin TeAunt Zin
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