It all started with this.....

It all started with an antique quilt given to me by my Uncle Cliff in 1985. It was made by my Great Grandmother using original fabrics spanning from the 1860's to the 1930's, in a string quilt pattern. All strings were hand pieced. All fabrics were loved. I can imagine Grandpa's shirts, or Grandma's housedress or apron. And now I'm the fortunate steward of this wonderful bit of family history........all made by hand.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Back to the art barn

I made another trip to the ART BARN.  This time my art buddy was my dear friend Kimi. We decided to do ceramics. There are soooo many pieces to pick from....you could create your very own complete one of a kind dinnerware set. Not today though. Today we decided to do something a little simpler.  We picked our pieces, then our finishes, then some quick instructions and off to work we went!

Kimi picked a HUGE piggy bank and a bowl for rings for her new bedroom. She also did coffee mugs for her folks, with their Czech names on them.  How cute they were! I did a utensil holder and mug for my paint brushes.  I broke my toe recently, so I stepped away from the sewing machine and instead I’m busy painting like a crazy women......and loving it I might add.

We had a great time! And the time ticked by quickly. What a great place to chat, create, and enjoy time together, without technology, only hand crafted entirely by hand. I look forward to going again soon.