Miss Tilly was indignant that the cat didn't paint in color…. "your wish is my command Princess" They are painting in color now.
Category: Capture & Create
Textiles, Textures and Colors.
Today I took photos of Textiles, Textures and Colors. When I spend a day taking photos it helps to have a theme… and these are the three things I looked at today. The photos below are of a 'Created Tree' there are dozens of animals carved into the make believe tree and I've added the…
Texture, color, beauty.
You can find texture and beauty almost everywhere and today I was in absolute heaven. I took 100's of photos capturing the moment. This is a series of lotus. Epcot. Disneyland.
South African Quilt Show Video.
My South African Video is up on the Quilt Show
Whoops
Whew….what a day. First I would like to share this. I saw it on facebook today, but I have seen it before. "Those who have the gift of inspiration exude something that's difficult to pin down intellectually, yet is undeniably recognizable in how you feel in their presence!" ~ Wayne Dyer The people I have…
Traveling Angel.
A number of years ago, I gave a lecture out in the open at a quilt picnic in Queensland. I, like others in the crowd was given an quilting Angel. Well, she has been in my bags since then…. She's a little battered and tired… but she's still with me.
Who made these quilts?
Red, white, cute and about 81 years old. If the maker who spent hours stitching this by hand is still alive she would be around 100 years old now. This is a block on a quilt that I saw today at an Antique Mall. I really like this pattern too.I have one at home almost…
Alice Isabella.
Alice Isabella went swimming today.
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…