Tuesday, October 30, 2012

So far, so good

It's still raining here and fairly windy, but the worst of Sandy is past us here in Westminster. I am blessed that I did not lose electricity and very grateful for our safety. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who were affected by this huge and dangerous storm.

Karen

Sunday, October 21, 2012

A bit more about the grands

The past few weeks have been busier on the family front than in the studio. I have been doing some work on the QU class, but am still am behind there, too.

So, I will share some more family photos. Josh and I celebrated his 11th birthday with our traditional game of miniature golf and terrific pizza. He likes to play golf with me because he easily wins. Then we go to PeaceAPizza for his favorite - macaroni and cheese pizza (this was after his recent family dinner of cheese, cheese, cheese).
 

Here's one more picture of Miss Bella in her mermaid outfit. I think she would be happy if she could walk with her feet in the tail but she knows all about Ariel with and without feet.

I did get some ice dying done this week - things for the holiday boutique at the arts center. Still waiting for them to dry. Then I'll be stamping and stencilling on scarves.

It has been so nice weather wise that I've been able to walk each day. Today I went to the nature center and walked in the woods - so nice and spirit boosting.

Be well. Thanks for visiting. Karen

Friday, October 12, 2012

I have been working

on a couple fronts - finishing some UFO's and enjoying the exercises in the Quilt University class I am taking. It's Elizabeth Barton's Working in a Series.

Last weekend, my friend Alice and I were vendors at a local quilt show, offering our hand dyed fabrics, shirts, scarves, socks and yardage. I always forget how much effort goes into vending at a show. We were both quite tired at the end.

I am enjoying the QU class, even though I am a week behind. If you ever need a boost, try a class with QU. They are reasonably priced, full of information and help, and the discussion forum is so rich. I have gathered links to many inspiring quilt artists, giving me ideas and much food for thought. I like that we can print out the lessons and don't have to take notes. This particular class came at the right time for me. Sometimes I go in too many directions - this is helping me focus on what I really want to do with my art. And I am developing some nice ideas into a series. More later on that.

OK, it's time to get the next lesson from QU and do a bit of work tonight.

Thanks for visiting,

Karen


Mermaid success

Today was Bella's birthday party at ChickFilA, which is a great way to have a four-year-old's birthday. Food is provided. Someone else cleans up. And there's the play area so the children can burn off some of that sugar and energy.

Speaking of sugar, Bella's grandmom made super cupcakes, decorated with lots of sparkle and sprinkles. Yum.

As the children were eating, the Cow came for a visit. Lots of giggles with the cow.

When we went home after the festivities, I gave Bella her mermaid outfit. She was thrilled that she could be a mermaid and have a real tail.


She spent a bunch of time on the floor with her feet stuffed in the tail swimming and lounging about. Too cute. It was worth all the aggravation of sewing the outfit to have a happy little girl.


Karen