The letter E, a Graffiti fabric quilt. I will count, so I don't forget. Numbers 25-28.

Another Graffiti quilt top, this one with Indonesian batik faces.

Two pieces of Graffiti fabric used in quilts. These are not quilted, so not counted yet. This was a fun day.

Fabric is taped to plastic cloth. Paints are Lumiere, Neopaque, acrylic. I used foam brushes.

My stamps, stencils, textures.

Big Red flower, finished. Number 21.

I used my energy cleaning up the mess I left behind, from all my recent projects. I am tired out, and still have mess to clear away. So, here is a picture of the next tropical quilt, not quilted yet. It was hard to make, since I completely changed the design several times, and started over.

This scarf is number 21. I knitted it a few weeks ago, but just wove in the ends. I love the Noro yarn. Every one of the colors is gorgeous.

Another new tropical quilt. I can't remember the name of this flower right now, will let you know. Number 20.

This is my grandfather, dressed as a cowboy, about 1910. The quilt was the first project I made for the Creativity Task, which I mentioned before. The task was to use the colors butterscotch, aqua, and ivory, in a fiberart piece. I got a chance to use the buttons my friend, Gail, gave me for my birthday. Number 19.

Number 18, just finished, Pink Passion.

Three Birds of Paradise, finished today. Number 17.

I put the binding on these three too.

Hibiscus, finished. Number 16.

This is the story. I am part of a fiberarts group, with a two week task. We draw from a bag, a few techniques we have to use in a fiberart piece every 2 weeks. Last time the draw was1.) Start with black and white, add 3 colors. 2. ) Seed stitch. 3.) Cut with a wavy line. 4.) Add borders.
I used a busy scrap of black and white. I added red, yellow and green. I cut my apple with a wavy line. I added borders, and seed stitched all over. I did not like this piece. The only good thing is the way it feels, with all the seed stitches.
So, this week we drew the following: 1.) Add triangles. 2.) Repeat a shape in many sizes. 3.) Attach something loosley.
I decided to start with my last piece, since I didn't like it.

Cut apart. I cut it in a triangle, and other odd shapes. Feels good.

Under construction.

From the top. I added circles, in the form of buttons, in several sizes.

Apple side of structure. I attached a clump of grapes button, loosely.

Finished structure. Number 15. I like it better now.

Two more new bracelets. Guess I'm not tired of making them yet. Numbers 13, 14.

The background has to be quilted before I count this Hibiscus.

Avocado, number 12.

Bird of Paradise, number 11.

Viewers' Choice, on the right, Holly Kreag.


All the other winners have ribbons shown.

I decided to kick the door down. This is one of the new tropical quilts made today. The other 2 I made last week. I still have to quilt them all, so am not counting yet.

Can you tell I'm having trouble getting into my sewing room? It's like an invisible door is closed. I think it's all in my mind.

The Earth show reception was a big hit. There were so many people, it was shoulder to shoulder. We had a lot of fun. So many people participated, and I want to thank you all.
The big winner tonight was Holly Kreag, who took both the Sponsors' choice and Viewers Choice awards, for two different pieces.
First Place for 2D art is Kay Cassill, 2nd Place for 2 D art is Lynne Friman.
First Place for 3D art is Sharon Graf-Horning, 2nd Place for 3D art is Karen Losey.
Honorable Mentions went to Sandy Webster, Jean Canavan, and Cindy Barnett.
All the hard work done by Deb and Jeff Kolar, Julie Stowe, Rick Campau, Keith McGuire, Gaines and Pat Collins, Madeline Nowicki, and the many artists who made art, made it the success it was. Thanks, All.

Today is the day. Earth, Artists' Perspectives reception is at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hope to see you there.

The first mosaic of the new year. This will have a narrow shelf on the bottom edge, and hang in the bathroom. number 9

Today I worked on 2 tropical quilts. Only the tops are done, so no picture yet.

Two more Cousin It scarves, one blue and white, and one burgundy and gold. Numbers 7,8.

This necklace is number 6. I saw one at Stony Creek beads, and sort of copied it. The original is prettier, but this is done.

Second necklace for the year. I found some beads in a clump at the store. Someone had unshopped them. The colors were so pretty, I got them, and made this. The chain is a coppery color. Number 5.

I saw a necklace in Albuquerque laid out like this, with different stones. Number 4.

Three Little Fish bracelet. This is the last one from December. ART SALAD class will be making this.

Another one of the bracelets. This one is turquoise, with orange, green and purple.

Another finished up, from December. This is a Blue Bird Bracelet. Aren't these birds lovely?

This is a good day to sit and sew. It's been snowing for more than an hour. This is another of the bracelets from December, so I won't count it. It's the project for Art Salad class, Jan. 18. I call it a high fiber bracelet.