Spectacular Spirals
I am part of an online art quilt group called The Endeavourers. When our current theme, Spirals, was announced, I thought it was a good time to dig into my Kindle inventory and… Continue reading
Category Archive: Inspirations
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Gigantic and/or Multi-colored Inspiration
Last week we got to visit Fort Smith and Bentonville, Arkansas. The plan was to drive straight to Bentonville to meet a relics dealer and hand off a collection of my husband’s grandfather… Continue reading
Lessons From a Dumpster Dive
Last week as I was running errands in town, I noticed giant sample books sticking out of the trash can at an interior decorator’s shop. I gathered up my nerve and went in… Continue reading
Summer Rerun
Summer being known for reruns, let’s look at one of my favorite posts from the past. In it, I combined my love of old movies and textiles, and made up the kinds of… Continue reading
A Treasury of Textiles
Today is Bastille Day, and while the crowds outside are celebrating with music and fireworks, let’s slip down a cool dim hallway to lose ourselves in a treasury of French craftsmanship. From 1732… Continue reading
“From Every Fiber” Exhibit
Yesterday I went to a fiber art exhibit at The Arts Center in College Station, Texas. Fortunately photography was allowed, so I can share it with those of you who can’t just drop… Continue reading
East Texas Textures
Some textures that catch my eye here on the farm — Some day these will find their way into a quilt or tapestry!
Thanksgiving Football Dinner from 1905
It’s a cold, gray day — a perfect time for a cup of tea with my favorite party planner, Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott. Years ago I picked up her 1905 book, Bright Ideas… Continue reading
Did I Bring You Something? Yes.
I just got back from a little vacation – I saw things that reminded me of y’all, so here are your virtual souvenirs: For Pia, who likes buttons and unusual ideas: For… Continue reading
Imps, Fairies, and Friendly Spirits
During the day my kitchen looks like an ordinary place — (doing a mouse-over will make the pictures more vivid) –but at night, I hear strange noises, and the next morning, things are… Continue reading