Spring Fever
I’ve never been quite sure what “spring fever” really is. Sometimes it seems to mean something positive—renewed energy, the appreciation of the beauty of the return of good weather and blooming flowers and growing things. Sometimes it’s something else—lethargy, lack of focus, schoolchildren restlessly letting their minds wander far
Energy of spring
Spring is the beginning of the season. Last winter was cold enough to be memorable. ‘When will the spring come…’ I even waited. This is a piece that was exhibited last month, and It is a piece to express my heart waiting for spring. Korea had four distinct seasons. At
Signs of spring
Living in Canada, I know exactly what Maria is talking about when she talks about waiting for spring: the anticipation, the long awaited arrival. Our conditions in Nova Scotia are by no means as harsh as in Alaska, but we do have winter for almost 5 months, often with
Guest participant
I received an email from Denise Giardullo, who sent an image and some thoughts on our kitchen prompt. Denise says: The theme Kitchen quilt resounded with me. Quite a few years ago I made a Kitchen Quilt called Cook for Two. Using old A&P fliers, and old magazine advertisements,
Color in the Kitchen
This is NOT my kitchen. I know it is beautiful and it is very modern and quite fashionable right now, but it just could never be my kitchen. I need color–fashion be damned! THIS is my kitchen. I know–you thought it was a Mexican restaurant, but it is, indeed,
Kitchen sink
I was thinking about quilts inspired by kitchens, and I remembered this one. I made it several years ago. It is based on an old black and white photo of my Aunt Fern bathing her daughter Sue in the kitchen sink! Be watching – Cloth in Common members
I would rather stitch
When I read that this rounds prompt was ‘Kitchen Inspiration’ my heart sank. Sorry Regina but the first thing I did was google the opposite of inspiration. I found disincentive, discouragement, hindrance, characterless, uninspiring, unstimulating and many more. Actually I think ‘apathetic’ best described my reaction to the prompt.
Heart of the Home
Blue and white dishes
Kitchen on my mind
I am traveling. On my vacation in Spain I do not have any fabrics, I will be here 2 more weeks. I am thinking kitchen all the time. What II SEE is mostly Pottery. Beautiful! From Norway I thought something with meat. What bothers me is that
Measure twice. . . .
I was given some old fabrics that belonged to someone’s mother. Much of it had to be passed on to the animal shelter for dog beds, but there were some wonderful old cottons that were usable for my art quilts. One red checked piece looked like it came right
Bowl and dish
I read and thought about Regina’s post about “Kitchen Inspiration”. What inspire me in kitchen? There are many things, but if I choose among them, they are bowls for food. I like pottery bowls and dishes, and things like that. Pottery without colorful paintings or patterns give modern