Well I had a birthday! – they just keep rolling around. However this was a nice one and the sun was shining–so for our outing we went down to the park and walked among the redwoods. Beautiful! Then for dinner my husband surprised me with a family group showing up I hadn’t expected. He’s a good guy!
Here I am–(he keeps sneaking pictures)–
aren’t these trees amazing?
Yesterday Gary & I went to Humboldt State University Bookstore for a book signing event. There were my books and two others featured, a former HSU history professor, and a group of ladies who wrote a book on eating local foods. It was a fun day. Here are a few pictures.
…and this is how it’s done….see the agates on this quilt! Quilts among the books…isn’t it great!?
Then I loved this shot from the quad…this banner is the picture of the recent National Geog…featured fold out…what a great place to display it!
(you can just barely see the little red dots on the side of the tree…those are people!)
Here are a couple of books you might enjoy taking a look at….
Quilted Devotions by Lisa Cogar
This pretty new book has 24 Biblical Blocks featured as well as examples of setting them into quilts. Some of the blocks are traditional, and some brand new designs. I was really drawn to several of the blocks. It’s inspiring to see how well she has adapted her art to highlight her faith. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. You could make a large quilt or a small wall hanging.
It’s a Wrap II by Susan Breier
New baskets, purses, lids and handles. So inspiring! Using clothesline and fabric strips Susan teaches you to make beautiful projects of many varying designs. Looks like fun to me!
They are both available at www.martingale-pub.com
These are some happy students from a class for quilting the painted Hibiscus…5 of the students came back to quilt their painting. Here they are before the quilting process. Aren’t their paintings pretty?
This paint process is taught in my new book: “Painted Picture Quilts”
It is also taught in my former book “Fabric+Paint+Thread=Fabulous”
It always amazes me that everyone’s artistry comes out in a little different way…even when we all start with the same raw materials
Amazing….fun! Good job girls.
I am about done with the painting. I might tweek a couple of details, but essentially this is it until the quilting happens.
I hope you’ve enjoyed viewing the process.
I’ve been struggling a bit with this project but I’m moving on to see how it will finish up.
Here are a couple of snapshots of the progress as it’s going…
I worked a bit on the hands….then I’ll add some more hair
Next step will be the eyes
So finally I’m ready to share a couple of more photos. At first the faces don’t look like much, because I’m just adding shading.
Then I begin to add some details and they will slowly start to take shape
I’m also trying to decide on the next project. Any ideas?