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Food for thought

On the last day of 2007 I discovered this: The Miniature Earth I should have picked it up a few weeks ago but it got past me. I’m not very diligent about reading all my emails – especially those that come regularly. Perhaps it’s appropriate that I found it today. Food for thought to [...]

Where to go from here?

I’m hoping that there are some readers out there who may have some opinions they would share with me. As regular readers will know I have been taking online classes on a regular basis at the Quilt University. I have taken some excellent classes and had some excellent teachers, but I am finding it [...]

Staying motivated

Although I enjoyed making my last quilt and think it turned out better than ever (photos coming soon) I also asked myself why I was doing all this. Having too much time on my hands causes me to think too much and then those doubts as to the whys and wherefores of life start [...]

Abstract art

I was moseying around the web looking for pictures of faces for my face quilts and masks and came across this site about abstract painting. It has some good information on how to paint an abstract painting that is certainly also of interest to quilters.

Not only that but there is a short [...]

New quotes

I have added some new quotes to my quotes page. I discovered one of them while browsing Beate’s Fabric Art. I like the collage she was inspired to make. Take a look!

More design theory

I’ve not been doing any sewing since I finished the cushion cover. Instead I’ve been reading up on the theory of design. My first introduction to it was on Jim Shaw’s website. He has an online series of lessons on 2D design, which are well worth reading.

My latest acquisition on the design front [...]

Discovering your own style

I’ve not been doing any quilting or dyeing this weekend. I did cut down an old pillow to make a new inside for my Ulu Fruit cushion but that’s all the creative stuff I’ve been up to.

Instead I’ve been doing an exercise from the book “The Visual Dance” by Joen Wolfrom.

I [...]

Blogging – what to talk about

I recently read a post on sharonb’s blog about why she blogs. I also read the entry by Heather James on whipup that had caused sharonb to write hers.

Both were interesting and got me thinking about what I wanted to do with my blog. Originally I had thought it should just be about [...]

Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!

Look to this day: For it is life, the very life of life.

In its brief course lie all the verities and realities of your existence. The bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendour of achievement are but experiences of time.

For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a [...]