A DAY IN SAN DIEGO

We have been attempting to take advantage of living where we do and taking day trips. This week it was San Diego. We started by looking for a wood working store in Solano Beach. The store had closed but was replaced by the marvelous import store, The David Allen Collection. Wonderful wooden furniture, tree roots carved into "objects of art". My favorite was a mass of Indonesian puppets from the 30's. There are 95 of these marvelous "people", an entire puppet theater troupe.



Then to the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. Sea Creatures of Arline Fisch. To call it crocheted wire it to do it all a dis-service.



First post using the new Apple computer and finding the photos to upload. Success. Now to go practice Photoshop.

Summer is almost here

My newest quilt A SUMMER PARADE has been delivered and will premier in the Nobel Seasons Special Exhibit at Road to California in Ontario next weekend. Again it will be great to see how 20+ artist interpret the same theme - this time SUMMER.



I enjoy using old photos and making up my own story. This young 15 yr old is Violet, the mother of my friend Linda. The picture was taken in 1930. And again I have included the word Peace somewhere on the quilt. Take a look.

The holidays are over except for a couple of BIG birthdays. They might have been more fun or momentous when those big days were for being 16 or 21. We intend make it to Disneyland on these respective birthdays and receive vouchers to be used for renewing our annual passes.

DAYS LATER

Time is just moving too fast and Christmas is looming. Have not started the cards but they are made. My cousin Ann posted a picture on Facebook, a gathering of the cards I have sent over the years. I am more than touched. She will be getting another tree this year.


I have been expanding my Puppet collection. At Jamie's suggestion I have used red and blue along with the peace symbol. These puppets are available - just ask.


I consider them finger puppets as you can manipulate them with a finger but they are about 10" in height. 5 are currently available. I intend to do Etsy - it is in my technology package for January. I love the making part.

And I am working on a quilt that is due by the end of the month, sooner would be better. It is for a 4 seasons invitational. Spring is done and Summer is the one on the drawing board. The gal is Violet, age 15 in 1930. She is the mother of my friend Linda. I loved the image and the quilt will be called - a summer parade. (when completed). All decisions on this quilt are subject to change

DECEMBER

We finally made it to the Muckenthaller Cultural Arts Center to see the Contemporary Quilts show. I had been told my quilt - Peace In The Valley was well placed. I really did not realize it was on the show entrance. Tom took the photo to document the event. It is a beautiful show, nicely hung. I have 2 pieces in the show and am thrilled to be in such good company.


And - one of my favorite pictures from the Portland trip. Brian makes butter dishes and will be participating in the Crafty Wonderland craft show next weekend. Info to follow. This picture is of the raw goods, cast and waiting in the "wet" box to be made into interesting butter dishes and the occasional cup. I find it fascinating how artisans actually do the process of what they do. And I thought those swans were well placed.

TURKEY DAY DONE

What a great day.  8 for dinner.  Brian did most of the cooking . He and his dad the the lions share of today's events.  We are truly fortunate - it has been a marvelous day.  And it has sort of rained all day and that is fine.  

Still don't know how to upload a photo from this remote Mac.  Will try harder.  

THANKSGIVING EVE

We are in Portland visiting one child and headed to airport to pick up the other.  Life just couldn't be too much better.  Weather is crisp - thank heavens for tank tops for those of us who live in more temperate climates.  (I am a wimp, just ask my family).

Will send photos when I figure out how to upload them from this portable machine.

Happy Thanksgiving - j

TURKEY APPROACHING

I was in Joann's this morning and they are getting their Valentine fabric in.

I am still missing summer.

This year I have tried to incorporate the word PEACE in my work. These puppets are just one example. They just make me smile - that was part of their job assignment.