Monthly Archives: November 2011

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend has for many years now been my favorite time of year.  When else are we as a people focused on gathering and giving thanks?  Somehow tho, between the food, celebrations, work in the ER and early Christmas shopping I’ve lost my center ever so slightly.  Chaos creeps in; mindfulness evaporates. To my rescue...

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Diane MelmsDecember 4, 2011 - 8:48 am

I could use some help with fabric dying….. I sort of use the “dump” method which works but would like to have more control. I would love to have this DVD. Diane

robinDecember 2, 2011 - 11:28 am

Hi Sharmond, I tried to move your comment over to the correct post but couldn’t. Just so I don’t forget your comment here, would you please comment again in today’s post? I’d hate for you to miss the opportunity! Robin

SharmondDecember 2, 2011 - 9:13 am

Thanks for opportunity for giveaway! Beautiful quilt!

NatalyaNovember 28, 2011 - 2:39 pm

lovely! enjoy the simple things…

Monica DunkleyNovember 27, 2011 - 8:08 am

beautiful!

KaranNovember 26, 2011 - 6:22 pm

Just beautiful.

maryNovember 26, 2011 - 3:48 pm

That is a great quilt. Did you dye all the fabric?

Pacific Cancer Foundation 2011 Wrap-up

On Friday, my “girls” Vanessa and Angie helped me make eight Macadamia Nut wreaths, a “Gilligan’s Isle” stand to put them on and a couple of branch trees to hang ornaments.  It took us all day but the wreaths turned out fabulous!  Mac nut wreaths are great because they are full and they last a...

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CandyNovember 23, 2011 - 5:23 am

These are so beautiful! I wish I’d been there to purchase some!

Vivien ZepfNovember 22, 2011 - 3:35 pm

Looks wonderful and glad to hear it was a success!

JeannieNovember 21, 2011 - 4:02 pm

Robin, the wreaths are beautiful! The branches of artwork are fatastic and I am so glad it was a success. Congratulations!

NatalyaNovember 21, 2011 - 2:11 am

This looks incredible!! but I am sure that you’ll be able to top it next year.

Krista - PoppyprintNovember 20, 2011 - 9:27 pm

Beautiful! Congratulations on what sounds like a magical night.

{my simple little quilt}

Finally!  I made this video about a month ago after listening to Tristan Prettyman’s song “Simple as It Should Be.”  I’m happy to report that via her manager we worked out a little “deal” and now I’m able to use her song here.  I had a blast making this video and I hope you like...

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MargaretDecember 3, 2011 - 4:16 am

Just the music and inspiration I needed on a brilliantly sunny day in the great white north. After two days of grey and snow, thinking of you sewing in Hawaii and me sewing in northern Quebec makes me feel there is a symmetry somewhere in the world!

JoannaNovember 28, 2011 - 9:06 pm

What a lovely presentation. I am so impressed!

KatNovember 28, 2011 - 4:40 am

One of my favorite songs- and it compliments your work so well! The combination of two delightfully talented women!

Stephanie from Perth AustraliaNovember 28, 2011 - 1:25 am

Robin, You have summed up just what I do hand dyeing fabric and making colourful little quilts because I can and it is what I do.
Thank you for your video

AnnNovember 26, 2011 - 4:11 pm

How wonderful. You never fail to inspire me.

Pam SizemoreNovember 24, 2011 - 4:11 am

You could have a second career producing videos. It really conveys the beauty of not only the quilt, but the actual process, and of all we gather together in our daily lives to be surrounded by beautiful and inspirational things. The music was perfect. Thank you for sharing.

Vivien ZepfNovember 22, 2011 - 3:36 pm

Excellent!

JeannieNovember 21, 2011 - 4:00 pm

Robin, that was wonderful! The music complimented your progress on the quilt and I loved watching you stitch. You sent some sunshine into a snowy landscape. Thanks!

CarolNovember 21, 2011 - 10:42 am

Robin-

Beautiful and the music is wonderful too. Thanks for sharing.

Keep Creating
Hugs
Carol

AngieNovember 21, 2011 - 6:02 am

Simply perfect!

Kathleen KastlesNovember 20, 2011 - 9:03 pm

Superb, Robin! Mahalo.

beth lehmanNovember 20, 2011 - 10:57 am

LOVED it!! saved it for the weekend – love your work – thanks for sharing it!

joan sNovember 20, 2011 - 6:35 am

simply charming, both the quilt and the video! I’d never heard of Tristan but have now downloaded her song.

Nicole GendyNovember 19, 2011 - 7:14 pm

marvelous!

CynthiaNovember 19, 2011 - 3:18 pm

Robin,

That was a delight to watch. Thank you for making my day that much better. PS…..Loved the music also.

Haleakala Hillside

I have something exciting to share with you… finally after a month of anticipation, you’ll get to see it this weekend. For now, this will have to do: Available in my shop today, another little painting finished last night.  I’m simply LOVING painting with oils! Haleakala Hillside 2.5″ x 3.5″

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Krista - PoppyprintNovember 18, 2011 - 7:06 am

I’ve only seen the Haleakala hillside once in my life, but I remember it every bit as beautiful as your painting.

{Anticipation}

I took another trip up the mountain yesterday to pick greenery for the Pacific Cancer Foundation event which is scheduled for this Saturday.  Taking my time, I also was sure to get in a few shots of this majestic place.  Ooh how I wish I could take all of you here… the cool air… the...

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