Quick Sketches From Life in Words and Images. 8220;The rose must re-become the bud born of its parent stem, before the parasite has eaten through its heart and drunk its life-sap. 8220;The melancholy days are come, the saddest of the year,. Of wailing winds, and naked woods, and meadows brown and sear. 8220; O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.

But what would life be if there were no projects? I hope my studio is like the majority of fiber artists. a MESS! I would hate to think I am so different than my crafty friends. DO YOU REMEMBER THE DRIVE-INS? Here is a pictures of my brother Steve and me at one of our earliest experiences at the Drive-In. I wonder if my mom knew that it was HER. my mom was pretty smart.

WELCOME TO FOR HEART AND HOME. Wednesday, July 4, 2012. FOR THE LOVE OF VINTAGE TRAIN CASES. Tuesday, May 24, 2011. YELLOW - THE COLOR FOR MAY - SUNNY AND BRIGHT. Here is my French country yellow and blue pillow I have created. It just says summer, happy, and bright.

This blog is a look at my life and activities as a quilter,quilt teacher,ex-pat and mother with an eye to the humor in our lives and our work. Tuesday, August 1, 2017. MamaNana Patterns newest baby quilt pattern, yes called Hopscotch. Great for beginners and also a great pattern to finish in a week-end for that baby gift needed right now. This is an instant download pdf pattern.

Musings from a North Carolina artist; hopefully daily, sometimes not! Photos showing what media and projects I may be working on, and also showing the beauty of the rural countryside and its wildlife, where we have lived for 39 years. Friday, October 31, 2008. Monday, October 27, 2008.

Sharing my love of crazy quilting, silk ribbon embroidery, and beading. Thursday, February 27, 2014. I have two vintage glass lamps mounted on marble stands. The shades were worn and discolored so I removed the fabric leaving only the wire frame. Sunday, February 23, 2014.

I am a mother of 4 living in Western N. Creating is a way of life for me. Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. Wednesday, February 24, 2010. see? This is listed on ETSY if anyone would care to have a row of Bungalows on their wrist! .

DARE TO BE CREATIVE! Sunday, May 24, 2015. It has taken me awhile to post about the Mini Sampler Swap. You can read about it by clicking the image on the left side of my blog or her. This is the January sampler I made. It includes 30s reproduction fabric, a vintage hankie, lace, rick rack, and a flower and button. I received a sampler from Linda. You can see the sampler on her blog. I will post a photo of my entire clothes line of samplers later. I received a sampler from Heidi. Thursday, April 23, 2015.

Friday, September 3, 2010. Where have I been? It seems I have neglected my blog. some day, aw that ever desirable someday, I will be organized and do all the things my mind desires; such as writing often on my blog, keeping my web-site updated.