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makers monday :: contemporary quilt gathering

Inspiration wall (l) and in-progress piece from ‘Quilting Basics’ class (r) taken at Gather Here Contemporary quilting is soooo on my radar right now. I have a soft spot for yummy, precise geometry and sublime stitching. There appears to be a surplus of intricate and inspired quilts popping up all over lately, so I gathered some of my favorite quilters that have been encouraging me to want to learn more:: Fancy Tiger’s Constellations book, currently on pre-order before the release on Nov 10!! I’m thinking: Me … View Post

here I am, weathering a ‘creative winter’…

Last week, on a rainy afternoon, I drove to the local art shop and bought a set of gouache paints, fresh paintbrushes, and new colored pencils. And now they are sitting, wide open, on my desk and staring directly at me. On Monday evening, I lay in Shavasana in yoga (the only one of my fall resolutions that I’ve been able to stick to so far!) and as I lay still, five words came to float before my eyes. “I am scared to paint.” It … View Post

wondering if…

“Can we get to the place where there is no place to get to?” – Michael Stone

a nearby museum, a vault of inspiration

All the Flowers Are for Me, at the Peabody Essex Museum:: ANILA QUAYYUM AGHA This morning I took a walk to the Peabody Essex Museum. I am fortunate that as a resident of the city of Salem, MA, I can visit this remarkable museum at my leisure! This town is a destination-location for all things Halloween-related, but even outside October this museum is worth the trip. When Elizabeth found out that my boyfriend and I were moving here, she exclaimed what a treat it was to have … View Post

2018 in the works…

a walk in the woods (above) + Enfield Shaker Museum (below), photo credit: MEG FUSSELL Elizabeth, Terri and I spent the weekend together up in New Hampshire not far from Squam Lake, soaking up the clear blue skies, unseasonably warm weather, and enjoying the amazing colors of New England in Fall… Our gathering was mostly intended for Squam 2018 brainstorming and planning (exciting!!!) and for me to continue learning all the ins-and-outs of the remarkable business and community. But what is all that ‘work’ without … View Post

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