Tag: creativity
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Multi-talented Harvey Fierstein
You may know him best as an actor. Perhaps you’ve even heard him sing or seen him in “Hairspray” among many other shows. Harvey Fierstein is well known in the acting world. Have you seen his quilts? Each fall I go to the Mancuso Quilt Show in Oaks, PA. There is always a featured theme…
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Where Have You Been?
Well, it’s a long story, but suffice it to say that I’ve been taking care. You can decide what that means to you and know that things are going as well as can be expected and I’m back. I’ve missed writing in this space for the few readers I have and mostly for myself. I…
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Surrender to Creativity
“The creative process is a process of surrender, not control.” Julia Cameron Today I veered from a plan I made a while ago. I planned to work on a wall hanging that consisted of circles. You may have read about it here or on my instagram page. Something happened on the way to choosing fabrics…
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
As I prepare for a road trip, I am in a quandary. What shall I bring? Not the clothing or snacks, but what will I bring to ‘do’ when traveling? I’m a reader. Kindle loaded. Check! I’m a curious learner. Podcast queue- Ready to go! I’m a maker, a creator. Here is where the problems…
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Are Directions Necessary?
I have found that directions are ‘nice to have,’ but not a necessity. A general direction is helpful. Are we headed east or west? Do you want to make chicken or pasta for dinner? Do you even want to make dinner? I feel the same way about sewing. What colors do I want to use?…
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Simple Pleasures
If you enjoy a favorite drink at a local coffee shop, or an item at your favorite restaurant then you know the feeling I have when I find the perfect fabric. It is amazing. That first look. The way it feels, drapes, blends with other fabrics in my stash or with the fabrics I’m going…
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Lifelong Learning
I love to learn. I always have, though I’ve not necessarily wanted to learn what was being taught in school. Heresy from a lifelong educator. Years in schools with children who are eager learners and those who are not proves this time and again. When we want to learn something nothing will stop us. When…
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Babies
One of the most common reasons to sew a quilt is to welcome a new baby. As we prepared for a new addition to our family, I considered how I might share a quilt that parents and baby alike would enjoy. This particular branch of the family has a ‘thing’ for giraffes. So, I thought…
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Lessons Learned
After returning from the Gee’s Bend Quilting Retreat in late March, I was excited about the possibilities ahead. I imagined quilts made with methods I had never tried before and the fun that I could have. The one piece of quilting advice I keep thinking about is ‘don’t think.’ Easier said than done! That is…
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Gee’s Bend Quilting Retreat: Day Three
The final day of the Gee’s Bend Quilting Retreat was a beehive of activity. It was filled with last minute additions, finishing touches- hand and machine quilting-, and new projects being started even though time was running out. ‘Show and Tell’ was a memorable part of the last day. It was a feast for the…
