Change Change is a constant. Sometimes change is due to outside forces. However, often change is a caused due to our own choice. After all, how many times have you been tempted try a new pattern, take a class or opt for a spontaneous weekend away? In November I decided to teach myself Japanese with… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 03/01
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Week in Review 2024 – 02/16
Up and Down I am up and down both figuratively and literally. The Senior Executive Director of Studio Operations (SEDOSO) took a tumble on some black ice. Although he was able to get himself upright, he will be “down” for several weeks. I am up and down caring for him. SAQA’s Conference SAQA’s annual conference… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 02/16
Week in Review 2024 – 02/09
Finished It’s finished when you can stick a fork in it. This is what my aerobics teacher said at the end of each class. True, my exercise for the day is done. However, finishing one item on your to do list doesn’t translate to finishing all items on that list. It is good to relish… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 02/09
Week in Review 2024 – 02/02
Let’s Get Physical Let’s get physical. Quilting is an endurance sport. It takes physical and mental stamina. The older I get the more aware I am of just how important maintaining my body is to being able to work in my studio. So, I make it a point to work on my balance and stamina.… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 02/02
Week in Review 2024 – 01/26
Close Enough My mantra is close enough. It could be an aging/maturing thing. However, I am willing to embrace this philosophy as I exercise, work on learning Japanese and even in my artwork. There is something freeing about letting go. SAQA Spotlight Auction Lola is my quilt for SAQA’s Spotlight Auction. How am I letting… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 01/26
Week in Review 2024 – 01/19
Journeys I plan my journeys to be straight. Instead, my journeys meander with numerous detours. How does this happen? Simple, things crop up and I need to take a side route. SAQA Spotlight Auction What? It’s time to make a quilt for SAQA’s Spotlight Auction. OK, I know the auction will take place in April.… Continue reading Week in Review 2024 – 01/19
Week in Review 2022 – 05/06
Solo Practice There is value to solo practice. This is why artists sequester themselves in their studios or tote their equipment outside for some plein air painting. No distractions. Just the gentle hum of the sewing machine, hiss of the iron and the swish of the rotary blade slicing through fabric. However, there is a… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 05/06
Week in Review 2022 – 02/25
Really??? I’m thinking of adding a new gallery to my website. Not sure what to title it. Here are just a few of my ideas: Am I Insane? Really??? You’ve Got to be Kidding Again? One might think after more than 30 years of quilting, the vast majority of those years creating non traditional work,… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 02/25
Week in Review 2022 – 02/18
Inspiration Generator Have you ever wished for an inspiration generator? I don’t tend to get artist block. No staring at a blank page, canvas or empty studio for me. This doesn’t mean I don’t struggle with what to create next. But there are times when I do and this has been one of them. Every… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 02/18