New Shoes… and of course they have to be red with gold stitching….New experiences, – In cahoots with friend JoBeth we acted as shoe salespeople in the shop !!!!! A quilt teacher and an insurance person, we did a good job selling shoes really. New ideas from an inspiration today. New program completed today. Now…
Author: Pam Holland
I travel the world teaching and talking.
Photographing and writing,
Sharing experiences
What a way to go.
These images are the interesting things I found in Pomeroy, Washington State
This small town is nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills.The grass is brilliant green. The gardens are full of the most spectacular blooms.I went for a walk yesterday morning, the sun was shining. I walked past fields of wildflowers, past a laden pink crab apple tree, horses and foals and then big old…
Quilt shop review.
I still have a problem with the internet at the hotel…. it’s a little frustrating.I have a lot of work to complete, but maybe it’s supposed to be an enforced rest.!!I was able to wash my coke soaked pants and get them dry before we left Pasco for PomeroyThe day was one of those “feel…
Ah the perils of travel
I’m writing this as I’m sitting in the the "Soggy Bottom Cafe" in a little break from class. I did a round of family farewells last night, saying goodbye to each bambino. Of course the teenage grandchildren have an order or two. The little ones are just happy with a picture email each day. I…
Portrait No 17.
I was becoming wrapped up in the project and I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t explained how I made her arms. To work on them more accurately I made a separate drawing. I do that a lot, with the Bayeux, I have thousands of small separate drawings specific for parts of appliqué. You can see…
It’s quarter to ten and I’m leaving at 4.00 am in the morning, but I wanted to get Frida down on the background.There is a lot more to do, but it is OK to travel.
Just plain quilting
Sometimes in this job there is a degree of self doubt. Over recent trips I’ve felt a greater sense of responsibility to push the barrier just that little bit higher because so much is expected and anticipated of me. Discussion with friends and peers on the subject has made me realize that I have the…
I’m not tardy, just busy.
The weekend was full of excitement for a newly crowned two year old princess. As for the rest of the family, it was a great excuse for a get together.Grown up Aunts and Uncles wore little party hats, and ate fairy cakes iced in bright blue and pink. It was a wonderful day.I admit to…
Fabric Designs.
I’ve been playing with fabric design and video today…..and I spent the day yesterday on the collaborative project. To say that we are excited at what we are doing is an understatement…We’re pushing the boundaries….. and ourselves. I’ll tell you more about the video later…