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Monthly Archives: August 2011 For those of you wanting only a peek, I present to you my latest creation: Elements #35 – Restructuring 22″ x 18″ The theme of restructuring stuck with this one until the bitter end. While sewing on the binding, I realized I had made a mistake… that teal strip in the lower left hand corner... 
September 2, 2011 - 3:46 pm
I love the colors on this one! I had to really scroll back and forth to see what had you so dissatisfied with the before, but now, I think I understand! I know that having the dayjob helps me appreciate the time I get to spend in the studio. Although I could be more efficient with the time I have in there, I know that my time limitations really help get me moving. 
September 2, 2011 - 3:34 am
Your quilt is spectacular! I saw it on flickr, and had to jump over here to read more about it. But what really resonates with me is your comment that you feel as if your job of mothering has been outsourced. That is the exact way to describe how I’ve been feeling the past two weeks since my kids have gone back to school. I feel like I should do SOMETHING, but what? Maybe not immediately, but certainly I should have a plan in place for when they are both in college, shouldn’t I? I just keep on pondering and believing that the right answer will present itself. Good luck to you in this next new chapter of your life 
August 31, 2011 - 7:39 pm
It seems to me that life is all about restructuring — small changes sometimes, big changes at other times. Your changes sound like good ones for this time in your life. They may need a little tweaking, but they’ll turn out to be perfect in the long run — just like your quilt! 
August 31, 2011 - 3:46 pm
That is one lovely quilt. And congrats on having the guts to make that final edit. I’m not sure I would have been as attentive or dedicated to making it right. I love your comment “fears come and go, but those are only thoughts, nothing real.” Too true and yet those thoughts can sap a lot of time and energy if we let them. Good luck on your restructuring! 
August 31, 2011 - 3:08 pm
I did the same thing this past february. I spent a year and a half before that as a full time artist (took a break from work) and I won’t lie, the re-entry back into the work force took some getting used to. But it was worth it and while I don’t have as much time as I’d like to make art, I find its even more precious now and is reflected in my work. So it all has a purpose. Which makes it all good.  With the kids well into their second week of school I’m catching up on that “to do” list that got neglected these past few months. Summer is great, don’t get me wrong I love it, but there is only so much of the slow-life that one can live. It’s time to get busy! My current... by robin 4 comments 
September 1, 2011 - 6:02 am
So, it is BEAUTIFUL…colors pieceing and quilting…..let me get this straight: 2. “burying” threads means that you “sew” them with a needle to the in-btween layers, pull up the needle and clip a few inches away from the end of the stitch line…..then poke where you clipped til the end disappears…… I haven’t quilted in years, but used to and used to be up on all this technique…..i am enchanted by your quilts…esp the stars and kelp and fishies and houses……and encouraged to try some “modern” quilting….I don’t think I could stitch a straight line with the presser feet down! I don’t even want to try. thanks…a yes or no answere to the 2 questions is fine. thanks. 
August 31, 2011 - 11:03 am
gorgeous. the quilting and the orchid. 
August 30, 2011 - 8:28 pm
Lovely flowers! But lovelier quilt! 
August 30, 2011 - 8:19 pm
Great to see your progress. I love the quilting so far. I’ve been puzzling about how to do straight quilting between sashing lines, and your tracking along the seam makes me think I’ve over-thought. Well done! I have to say that burying threads is my least favorite part of making a quilt, but the results are well worth the effort. I’ll never go back to backstitching quilting. I can’t tell if you’re using an easy-threading needle for burying the threads. If not, you should! I don’t like the needles for general use but find them indispensable for this task.  This weekend is a full one… but I’m still finding pockets of time to work on my latest. I’m beginning to think I will only be able to finish one by the end of the month. I’ve decided to roll with it rather than resist the obvious. I hope you are having a productive weekend... by robin 1 comment 
August 27, 2011 - 6:21 pm
what a good metaphor for this process stack and slash piecework. what are you restructuring besides your quilt these days?  Slowly those little things I’ve been putting off during the summer are getting the attention they need. My new Shop is finally finished and open to the public! Today I posted four things in it: my hand dyed fabric and three quilts. I really like this spiral series; whenever people see them they gush all... by robin no comments  First of all allow me to say THANK YOU for all your kind comments on my work yesterday. Wow! That piece got a lot of attention. Someone on flickr noticed my shot and posted it on Explore… a daily log of peoples favorites. I’m not entirely sure how it got there, or how it all... by robin no comments |
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