Change of Pace
Our family gathered last night for dinner at my house to celebrate and say bon voyage to one of our youngest members. We are a small family and most of us were there, four generations in total. My grandson is shortly to fly off to the UK for a 6
Deb’s Connections
Finally, I think I’m finished with my last quilt for Cloth in Common. The top was completed about a month ago, but then I started traveling. I went to the wonderful SAQA conference in Toronto, came home all energized to start quilting and my sewing machine bobbin case broke (not
TAKING TIME TO BREATHE
A quiet walk into summer here in Ontario, Canada requires thought and reminds us that the walk is not all about us, but seeks out those who are willing to set aside some time for focusing on others, not just the normal peaceful wandering. I understand.. now is the time.
Structurally Sound
The prompt ‘Connections’ brought me back to Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the last prompt for this round of Cloth in Common on which I have based the entire 12 quilts on my country New Zealand. The first quilt in this series was about the new city being built post
Connect
Now, We live in connections with things, peoples, nature, etc., even if we want to or don’t want to. They are intricately and organically connected and affect our lives.It is difficult to explain each and every one of them, but nevertheless the reality is that we live in such relationships
Goodbye for now, Welcome, and our new Theme announcement
Cloth in Common is starting our fourth Round of artwork after nearly six years in existence. We must say a fond goodbye to three members: Regina Marzlin, Deb Cashatt, , and Susan Lapham. We appreciate all of your contributions to the group! Regina has been with us since day one,
Lady in Blue Hat After Matisse
A Master Copy is a way to connect to a past artist.
How Lucky I Am
A.A. Milne said “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” I have been privileged to be part of this amazing group of artists since late 2020. We are connected through our love of cloth and making and sharing our passion for art. We connect
Colourful Connections
Artists, Janine Ibbini, Connections, Revealed Quilts, For a number of years, I was of the mindset that handwork was too slow, and I was eager to sew, working only by machine. Then I learned English Paper Piecing (EPP), and I was amazed and delighted by how quickly the piecing grows!
After a Long Winter
The connection to nature is a vital part of being a human on this earth. We thrive when we have access to nature and can spend time outdoors, surrounded by plants, rocks, water, and soil. In Canada, doctors can now prescribe nature access in the form of free passes to
Network in Green Leaves
When I think of the Net or the Web, what comes to mind is a cobweb. This beautiful cobweb can be seen in the greenery of the gardens of many homes. The Internet connects the computers of people around the world through telecommunications. This invisible net is stretched more accurately