So I was watching Rick Steves’ travel program on PBS a few days back, and he was visiting in a museum near the French Riveria, dedicated to the works of Matisse. The camera followed him into a room and behind him I saw artwork on the wall that I think would make a great quilt [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 19, 2009
19 October 2009 ~ For Today ~ Simple Woman’s Journal
FOR TODAY … 19 October, 2009.
Outside My Window… inconsistent skies, increasing wind. Typical autumn…
I am thinking… that if I don’t stop screwing around on the Internet, I’m not going to be able to leave work on time LOL!
I am thankful for… the current period of calm in my life. I don’t know how long [...]
October 15, 2009
New Fabrics Purchased
All from my trip my northern Michigan last week. The batik came from Renee’s House of Quilting; the 1930s repros came from the Quilt Cottage in East Jordan. I had to, um, stock up for winter. Yeah, that’s it.
Retta Warehine for Quilting Treasures:
Windham Fabrics Storybook Pattern No. 27296 (flowers identical to the dress on my [...]
October 12, 2009
My New Shopping Tote
I love this pattern and am so glad my buddy Michelle floated it onto my radar. LINK TO PURCHASE PATTERN
It’s easy, a requirement for me, and I will be making more of these. This one was made with Moda fabrics, from the Charisma collection (except for the green panel fabric, purchased eons ago.)
Though [...]
October 5, 2009
5 October 2009 ~ For Today ~ Simple Woman’s Journal
FOR TODAY … 5 October, 2009.
Outside My Window… now that the weekend is over and any plans we had soaked, the blue skies and sunshine are back. It is, however, a really “crisp” morning. Brr…
I am thinking… that the merry-go-around at the office is spinning without me this week, and I don’t miss it a [...]
