In keeping with my resolve of being intentional and thinking about what I undertake, I have had a few weeks of not getting much produced but have been very busy, none the less. There has been a spate of life events that have kept me away from my usual pursuits. It has been a time of connecting/reconnecting and, in some cases, reaching out to provide support and sustenance. I am thankful that I have the time and means to do.. Read More
Success…and not…
Last post showed you the beginnings of the fabric beads I was working on. It was a fairly lengthy process in that you have to wait for each layer of ornamentation to dry before moving on. And, as many may know, I am not good at waiting as I like to keep moving along toward a finished project. In fact, I have totally ruined some things because I couldn’t wait for things to dry. (Add this.. Read More
2015: Dedicated to Intention and Practice
This project was inspired by my Creative Connections group. They issue a monthly “challenge”; for January we are to make something using less than a 1/2 yard of fabric. I have made fabric beads before (note the small grouping of uniform beads in the lower left corner of the paper), but am experimenting with a new wrap method and incorporating recently purchased fabric paints in metallic colors. I am also going to try some fiber and bead.. Read More