If you follow my blog then you know my work normally involves intricate piecing and takes months to create. It trends towards mid-sized or even large pieces. Out of the Ashes, aka Cautiously Optimistic is quintessential me. So, it may came as a surprise when you read about this week’s project. The Problem My studio… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 01/08
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Week in Review 2021 – 01/01
Taking a look at transformation
Week in Review 2020 – 12/18
Reuse, REDUCE, Repurpose and Recycle… … That is the goal. When it comes to my artwork I am focusing on reducing. This has always been my plan since I started quilting in 1988. Sadly, it is only over the past year or so when my actions consistently match my intentions. Nothing like two household moves… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 12/18
Week in Review 2020 – 12/11
Transition is today’s theme. Life is full of transitions. It won’t be long now, December 20th to be precise, when the northern hemisphere marks the Winter Solstice and the southern hemisphere honors the Summer Solstice. We live a short walk from the Atlantic Ocean. One of the treats is catching the ocean changing over from… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 12/11
Week in Review 2020 – 12/04
Sunrise Distraction Isn’t this a lovely image? We are so blessed to witness a new sunrise most mornings without even leaving home. I took this photo today. Those twinkling lights come from neighbors to our south. I find outdoor views a constant source of palette inspiration. Even in this less than perfect photo you can… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 12/04
Week in Review 2020 – 11/27
Virtual Thanksgiving My husband and I had bonus time during the week to work on our art projects. It is one of the silver linings of not gathering with family during US Thanksgiving. We did gather virtually. In fact we were able to gather in a way that wouldn’t have happened if restrictions didn’t exist.… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 11/27
Week in Review 2020 – 11/20
Over the years I have taken a class with Carol Doak, the go to authority on paper piecing, as well as reading my share of online tutorials on the topic. This has helped me hone my own paper piecing skills. However, none have helped me cope with how to handle the mirror image vision necessary… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 11/20
Week in Review 2020 – 11/13
Does the weather influence your mode? It does mine. Today, after relishing an unexpected period of unseasonably sunny and warm days, with the leaves clinging stubbornly to the trees, the weather has done an about turn. Temperatures are dipping. The sun has disappear. Even the leaves have dropped without ever reaching those stunning gold, orange… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 11/13
Week in Review 2020 – 11/06
I Get Creative This is the first week in many months I attended less than a handful of Zoom meetings. What a treat! It gives me oodles of free time to wallow in the studio. What did I do with the time? Push forward on Cautiously Optimistic, of course. I am officially more than half… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 11/06
Week in Review 2020 – 10/30
“Where do you get your inspiration?” is a common question artists are asked. A frequent answer is “from nature”. I am fascinated by nature, especially the lines, shapes and colors found there. My work often depicts images, either representational, but more likely abstracted from nature. Yet, I wouldn’t say I get my inspiration from nature.… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 10/30