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I admit it, I love, love, LOVE Shiva Paintstiks. I mean, what's not to love about color and texture on fabric? The options are virtually endless! And the new Bosa Nova Bag pattern samples were exquisite!
Here are a few pics for you to enjoy from the Cedar Canyon Textiles Booth at Houston Quilt Market 2008.
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Here are a few pics for you to enjoy from the Cedar Canyon Textiles Booth at Houston Quilt Market 2008.
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Here's Shelly in the booth showing us how it's done.
Here are some of the stunning Bosa Nova Bag samples all stitched up and pretty!
Here are some of the stunning Bosa Nova Bag samples all stitched up and pretty!
<---Notice the pack of LazyGirl HandyTabs - HandyTabs are used to make this gorgeous bag.
SAVE on Shiva Paintstiks and Accessories (rubbing plates, brushes, related books, dvd, patterns, and more)-- they're available at SewThankful.
SAVE on Shiva Paintstiks and Accessories (rubbing plates, brushes, related books, dvd, patterns, and more)-- they're available at SewThankful.
Talk about eye candy!!!
A special changing exhibit of garments featured in the 2008 Bernina Fashion Show, Rendezvous. Different garments will be featured daily on the Quilts Inc. website. Click here for a special treat!
Side note of sad news: This will be the last year for the tour under the Bernina name; Bernina will no longer sponsor this prestigious and long-running show. Click here for more information.
A special changing exhibit of garments featured in the 2008 Bernina Fashion Show, Rendezvous. Different garments will be featured daily on the Quilts Inc. website. Click here for a special treat!
Side note of sad news: This will be the last year for the tour under the Bernina name; Bernina will no longer sponsor this prestigious and long-running show. Click here for more information.
It's been a beautiful week for hot air ballooning in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Need a little something to lift your mood? Hot air balloons are just the ticket. As we wind through the final days of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, I've been busy snapping pics to share. I hope they brighten your day.
These are from Tuesday morning, 10/07/08. It was a bit hazy but sunny and blue skies.
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Need a little something to lift your mood? Hot air balloons are just the ticket. As we wind through the final days of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, I've been busy snapping pics to share. I hope they brighten your day.
These are from Tuesday morning, 10/07/08. It was a bit hazy but sunny and blue skies.
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Here are more from Thursday morning, 10/09/08:
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Close your eyes and drift away in a beautiful balloon...
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Close your eyes and drift away in a beautiful balloon...
Indulge yourself in sensuous color & light...delicious flowers and landscapes in textile art...WOW!
Enjoy:
If you would like to learn more about Amanda Richardson, check out her work on her website, click here (link opens a new window).
Enjoy:
If you would like to learn more about Amanda Richardson, check out her work on her website, click here (link opens a new window).
If you love fiber art landscapes and want to be inspired, you will LOVE learning about Sue Gilgen. The gorgeous pieces she shares in this clip are simply delicious. Enjoy!
You can see close-ups of several of these pieces and more on Sue's website gallery page, click here (link opens a new window).
You can see close-ups of several of these pieces and more on Sue's website gallery page, click here (link opens a new window).
I recently took a road trip. My daughter's graduation from US Coast Guard Basic Training at Cape May, NJ was the destination. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet suppliers & business associates along my travels and I will include more about that in future entries.
On the way home, when I stopped for gas in Pennsylvania this lovely creature was sitting on the sidewalk in front of the station. It was VERY large (larger than my hand...and the wings are shown retracted here). The "fern-like" antennae were extremely impressive. Click the image below to view full-size pic in a pop-up window.
I grabbed my camera and immediately started snapping pictures. Then a motorcycle guy came up to take a look. He gently picked up the moth and took him to the adjacent field where the moth flew to safety.
At the time I did not know the name of this moth, but found it on the internet. This is a Luna Moth. Click here to read more about it.
On the way home, when I stopped for gas in Pennsylvania this lovely creature was sitting on the sidewalk in front of the station. It was VERY large (larger than my hand...and the wings are shown retracted here). The "fern-like" antennae were extremely impressive. Click the image below to view full-size pic in a pop-up window.
I grabbed my camera and immediately started snapping pictures. Then a motorcycle guy came up to take a look. He gently picked up the moth and took him to the adjacent field where the moth flew to safety.At the time I did not know the name of this moth, but found it on the internet. This is a Luna Moth. Click here to read more about it.
Check out Joyce Becker's DVD and book.
SewThankful stocks this DVD as well as Joyce's book, Beautifully Embellished Landscapes. They're both ON SALE:
Check out the *FREE* preview video clip:
Check out the *FREE* preview video clip:
I have a deep love and fascination for Art Quilts and Textile Artists. I hope you will enjoy this short introduction to Laurie Swim and some of her gorgeous work as much as I do:
If you love the idea of Tsukineko Inks but you're not quite sure where to begin, check out Trish Stuart's YouTube video (below). Need a GREAT source for Tsukineko Inks & Totally Stable? Click here for Tsukineko Inks. Click here for Totally Stable.
Sew Thankful also stocks Trish's books: QuiltArt: Color Your Quilts, QuiltArt: More Quilts To Color, and QuiltArt: Curves Made Easy
Well, it's always interesting and unusual around here; but last night was more unusual than usual.
Jeff went to take the dogs out last night for their last potty and there were OUT OF NOWHERE two immature ducks in our front yard. Grabbed the camera...snap, snap, snap...and...here they are:
H-E-L-L-O...we live in the desert. There are no ponds near us. City Zoning does not permit folks in our area to keep ducks as pets. The HOA certainly would not approve.
So...WHY do we have two baby ducks in our yard? Where did they come from? Where is their mama? A true mystery.
Well, they stayed all night. I was shocked to see them still there in the morning. I thought for sure the coyotes would have dined on ducky...but nope...there they were in the front yard.
Yes, there really are wild coyotes roaming around these parts...you don't leave small pets outside overnight if you want to keep them very long. Oh yeah...and all the piles of presents these pretty babies left on our front "welcome" mat!!!
So about 8 o'clock this morning a landscaper (working on a job across the street) knocks on our door. He asks if these are our ducks..."uh no"...and asks if he can have them because he has a place in the country not too far from us. "Uh...yeah...sure, sounds good."
LOL...never a dull moment.
Jeff went to take the dogs out last night for their last potty and there were OUT OF NOWHERE two immature ducks in our front yard. Grabbed the camera...snap, snap, snap...and...here they are:
H-E-L-L-O...we live in the desert. There are no ponds near us. City Zoning does not permit folks in our area to keep ducks as pets. The HOA certainly would not approve.
So...WHY do we have two baby ducks in our yard? Where did they come from? Where is their mama? A true mystery.
Well, they stayed all night. I was shocked to see them still there in the morning. I thought for sure the coyotes would have dined on ducky...but nope...there they were in the front yard.
Yes, there really are wild coyotes roaming around these parts...you don't leave small pets outside overnight if you want to keep them very long. Oh yeah...and all the piles of presents these pretty babies left on our front "welcome" mat!!!
So about 8 o'clock this morning a landscaper (working on a job across the street) knocks on our door. He asks if these are our ducks..."uh no"...and asks if he can have them because he has a place in the country not too far from us. "Uh...yeah...sure, sounds good."
LOL...never a dull moment.
