This is a work in progress where the top is done and the backing/quilting have to be added.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Salad Plates
This is a work in progress where the top is done and the backing/quilting have to be added.
Mixed Salad
This piece is hanging up against the border fabric- work in progress. Wall hanging for the kitchen.
Latest work
This week my blocks from my last class were completed into two wall hangings. The first one is cut up or scrambled. It is called Mixed Salad. The second one is called Salad Plates. Truth is when the first set of blocks were done they didnt come out too good and I needed to be creative in their construction. Those were done with thin batting behind them. The original fabric was all fruits and vegetables. The cherry fabric will be added as a border. The second one is the original pattern from Diane Hire's book Quilters Playtime. -- pattern called Tiddly Winks (circles inside circles) Each of those blocks has muslin as the backing. Also I changed the pattern a little to make it come out correctly. Both of them will be sold as wall hangings for the kitchen.
So far my web site using Google advertising has not produced any responses. Has anyone used Google? If you have a better way to get your website out there and selling- please let me know (www.jeanneoberrieth.com) They are very expensive.
I am so looking forward to going to Santa Fe this weekend with my Nikon camera. Years ago we went to Hawaii and I devoted myself to finding great pictures. Of course Hawaii is a beautiful place and it is easy to find a lovely pictures. Back in 1971 my husband, his mother, brother and myself spent a month traveling around the West- 9 National Parks, 3 major cities, in a plane, in a boat, a jeep, sand track truck, on horse back- from 32* tp 105* - it was one of the most fantastic trips I have ever been on- My mother in law is a great planner. So that is why Santa Fe (which we missed last time) should be a special place. It is so different to where we live now in New York where there is so much lush green trees. In addition there are yarn/wool shops in Taos where they dye the yarn in beautiful colors. I'm sure this will inspire me to try something- like "Portals". There is a new challenge coming around on the Quilters Studio (Delphi Forums) where they are asking you to create an original piece based on the word "Portals". It is not fully organized but the discussion is rolling along.
What strikes me now as I look at these two last pieces, is every week my imagination seems to go down a different road. From fairy wings to vegetables------ before that it was pink Pretty Pooches. Do you work that way? Or are you more organized-- working in a series? There are ladies who are determined to finish every project and others who have several pieces in progress at the same time. Which are you?
So far my web site using Google advertising has not produced any responses. Has anyone used Google? If you have a better way to get your website out there and selling- please let me know (www.jeanneoberrieth.com) They are very expensive.
I am so looking forward to going to Santa Fe this weekend with my Nikon camera. Years ago we went to Hawaii and I devoted myself to finding great pictures. Of course Hawaii is a beautiful place and it is easy to find a lovely pictures. Back in 1971 my husband, his mother, brother and myself spent a month traveling around the West- 9 National Parks, 3 major cities, in a plane, in a boat, a jeep, sand track truck, on horse back- from 32* tp 105* - it was one of the most fantastic trips I have ever been on- My mother in law is a great planner. So that is why Santa Fe (which we missed last time) should be a special place. It is so different to where we live now in New York where there is so much lush green trees. In addition there are yarn/wool shops in Taos where they dye the yarn in beautiful colors. I'm sure this will inspire me to try something- like "Portals". There is a new challenge coming around on the Quilters Studio (Delphi Forums) where they are asking you to create an original piece based on the word "Portals". It is not fully organized but the discussion is rolling along.
What strikes me now as I look at these two last pieces, is every week my imagination seems to go down a different road. From fairy wings to vegetables------ before that it was pink Pretty Pooches. Do you work that way? Or are you more organized-- working in a series? There are ladies who are determined to finish every project and others who have several pieces in progress at the same time. Which are you?
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Travels
The last two weeks have been a little hectic. This past weekend I went to The National Museum of Art in Washington DC and the Hershon Gallery. The National has some beautiful art work as well as an exhibit of DaDa and small French paintings. But the art exhibit at the Hershon was most impressive since I gleaned some new ideas for my sketch book. I found a piece made of string by Ernest Neto and a painting by Calder (not a mobile!) that were very interesting. Of course the sculptures were impressive as well.
Afterwards my sketchbook was filled with several drawings for future pieces.
My son was very kind for Mothers Day.
Today I completed several post cards and my Journal piece for the Challenge in May 2006. The theme of this Post L'Arte swap #3 is fairies. This gave me an opportunity to use the angelina fiber, film, toule and sparkle dust. 20 cards are due and this is only the beginning-8 are done. The Journal piece used the left over pieces with an overlay that looks like a fairy's wing. It may be difficult to see in this picture. It's strange that I have postponed making this one and in a moment it appeared.
There are some blocks with appliqued circles from a class 2 weeks ago that have to be completed. The class suggested a traditional layout which just doesnt work for me. They need something to push them up a step. Of these one set require more work --- those will be sliced up and sewn together in a more abstract format. The theme was fruits and vegetables.
Last Wednesday there was a doctors appt in NYC. The appt was done at 3PM and I was 4 long blocks from Museum of Modern Art. Off I went for a quick visit and found a series of George Braque and Picasso which finally struck me. If I made a realistic textile piece and then sliced it up I might approximate the impression given by those two artists. It does take me a long time to appreciate what abstract art is trying to say. (Back to my sketch book)
This week I will be home for 3 days just sewing. My volunteer job at the local hospital goes 2 days a week. I find it personally fullfilling.
The last few weeks have been personally difficult -- Aunt Betty died of ovarian cancer within 6 weeks of receiving the diagnosis. The family asked me to help her and my Uncle Dave with the medical information, securing records and visiting specialists. My emotional heart chilled out for a short while and when she died it hit me hard. Since I am only 9 mos post surgery for melanoma surgery--- successful and recovering well--- my own spiritual progress has been delayed. The doctor's appt confirmed that my cancer surgery is proceeding well and no further chemotherapy or radiation therapy or surgery will be considered. I am recovering.
So I am looking forward to a short vacation in Santa Fe for Memorial Day weekend; this is our 39th wedding anniversary. It is our first real vacation in 18mos. We both need it.
Hope you like my Fairy Wings.
Afterwards my sketchbook was filled with several drawings for future pieces.
My son was very kind for Mothers Day.
Today I completed several post cards and my Journal piece for the Challenge in May 2006. The theme of this Post L'Arte swap #3 is fairies. This gave me an opportunity to use the angelina fiber, film, toule and sparkle dust. 20 cards are due and this is only the beginning-8 are done. The Journal piece used the left over pieces with an overlay that looks like a fairy's wing. It may be difficult to see in this picture. It's strange that I have postponed making this one and in a moment it appeared.
There are some blocks with appliqued circles from a class 2 weeks ago that have to be completed. The class suggested a traditional layout which just doesnt work for me. They need something to push them up a step. Of these one set require more work --- those will be sliced up and sewn together in a more abstract format. The theme was fruits and vegetables.
Last Wednesday there was a doctors appt in NYC. The appt was done at 3PM and I was 4 long blocks from Museum of Modern Art. Off I went for a quick visit and found a series of George Braque and Picasso which finally struck me. If I made a realistic textile piece and then sliced it up I might approximate the impression given by those two artists. It does take me a long time to appreciate what abstract art is trying to say. (Back to my sketch book)
This week I will be home for 3 days just sewing. My volunteer job at the local hospital goes 2 days a week. I find it personally fullfilling.
The last few weeks have been personally difficult -- Aunt Betty died of ovarian cancer within 6 weeks of receiving the diagnosis. The family asked me to help her and my Uncle Dave with the medical information, securing records and visiting specialists. My emotional heart chilled out for a short while and when she died it hit me hard. Since I am only 9 mos post surgery for melanoma surgery--- successful and recovering well--- my own spiritual progress has been delayed. The doctor's appt confirmed that my cancer surgery is proceeding well and no further chemotherapy or radiation therapy or surgery will be considered. I am recovering.
So I am looking forward to a short vacation in Santa Fe for Memorial Day weekend; this is our 39th wedding anniversary. It is our first real vacation in 18mos. We both need it.
Hope you like my Fairy Wings.
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