In this format, the blog, I am almost preaching to the converted. Textiles, design, photography and art. So how did a Textile Artist such as I become involved in the decoration of a hotel. Well put quite simply it was given to me as a challenge and expectation. Trust me, challenge it is. Textiles are…

I want to be like them when I grow up.

I'm a little slack writing the blog right now, there are so many things to attend to. I spent a wonderful evening with a group of enthusiastic quilters out on the lake a few nights ago. We shared ideas, quilts and food…. what a way to spend an evening. Thank you ladies & thank you…

Fabric

  Why is it that a stack of folded fabric evokes an emotion of warmth and well being. I hated washing diapers… (nappies) we call them. However, I took great pride in seeing them hanging on the line, I used to turn around after I hung them, and just look at them with pride…..the white…

I strained my back lifting cases…so last night, I laid my body on the settee at 7.30 pm and woke with a start at 12 midnight …..wooow is it morning? The TV was blaring, Tripoli had fallen, they were still discussing  the earthquake in the East and the computer was talking to me. "It's 12.00"…

Fabric.

"Is fabric an object, or a substance, or a material, or a tool? Our love of fabric is sometimes said to be a love of folds. Where, the fold may be perceived as a simple and readily accessible metaphor for how we are made and connected to the world."

The important things in life.

Its early morning and the best time to catch the family at home so I’ve been on the computer for a while already. I have the slippers on that Mum sent me once, (not to be seen in public but great for travel) and they are a comfort away from home.   Messages about ‘Quilter…

Cats on their carpets

I left the hotel in Dublin at 6.30 am yesterday and arrived in Hot Springs around 2.00 am Dublin time…. it was a long day. The lady next to me slept all the way…. I drew and read. Sleep was hard to come by last night so I'm taking it easy today. Just a little…