Author: Pam Holland
I travel the world teaching and talking.
Photographing and writing,
Sharing experiences
What a way to go.
Indulge Me.
Excitement is when you see your book on the shelves of the major bookshops. Excitement is when I find yet another book on the Bayeux tapestry that I’ve not read. Excitement is yet another cute pair of shoes. Excitement is hearing your classes are full to overflowing in upcoming events!!! Excitement is getting photos from…
Kimono
13 years ago my friend Joan introduced me to the art of collecting Kimono. The word kimono simply means things to wear and is pronounced kee-mo-no. The plural of kimono is simply kimono. I also collected a number when I was in Japan, but here in the USA you can purchase them for an average…
Audio podcast
I’ve added a little audio, I actually recorded it a few days ago, but had to wait for wireless to put it up. This photo is part of a painting in the post office in Long prairie. It was done after world war two and depicts native Americans collecting wild rice.
Just got back from giving a presentation. I’m absolutely exhausted…. too tired to concentrate on working…..but gee I like being mobbed to sign books.!!!!Best wishes…Pam in Minneapolis. P.S. Tomorrow I will share a review on two fabulous books, and talk about Kimono in quilts. We bought wonderful Kimono today…..
Moda Fabrics
These photos are of the Moda series I purchased for granddaughter Tilly. I love the way the colors blend, as I mentioned in a previous post they are the colors my parents painted their cupboard doors…. each one a different color. I can only describe the colors as ‘Vintage Hue’ We associate colors with feelings….
Embarrassed
Excuse the photo overload… I just haven’t been able to send much in the past few days….!So life on the road is interesting.We arrived in Minneapolis this afternoon and I had a quick visit to the Mall of America.I was in a shop with a garment in my hand at 5.15 and I received a…
Dandelions
At the moment, the fields are filled with dandelions. I couldn’t resist taking photos as they basked in the sun.
Jack in the Pulpit
That’s the name for these interesting plants that reside in our woods.
Review of TV Show Quilt Central
When I first came to the USA, I sat mesmerized and watched Simply Quilts while I ate breakfast.I learned lots of new techniques and it was a race in the morning to get up early enough so we didn’t miss out on the program.My friend Joan taped all the programs and I bought them home…