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I Ching Modern Quilt Along
The I Ching reflects the universe in miniature. It is also a book of patterns. Join me in making a modern quilt based on it.
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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Plaid Wool Modern Quilt Improv
Finally, I’m making progress in patching together these re-purposed wool shirts into a modern improvised bed quilt. I was stuck for a while, so when I began working yesterday
Posted in Modern Improv, My Creative Process
Tagged clothing, plaid, process, [ ] parenthesis quilt
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Hand Knit Christmas Joy Socks
I’m jumping for joy over my new hand knit socks. I finished them just in time for Christmas. Wishing you, my dear friends, a warm, cozy, and happy holiday season!
Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ Stones and Diamonds
I just loved this image of stones and diamonds by Isabelle from Switzerland. With Isa’s permission I’ve used her photo as the inspiration for my quilt pattern sketch this week. Isathreadsoflife’s blog is filled with beautiful pictures, seemingly taken all … Continue reading
My Paris Coat ~ The Mender’s Sojourn
It’s been almost two months since I blogged from the perspective of the object being mended. In Surrender To The Mender I was the coat letting go and receiving “quality
Posted in Craft Therapy, Mending
Tagged blessing, clothing, discernment, embodiment, healing, mending, my paris coat
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DIY Carfree Carefree Bicycle Jacket
Ever since my car was torched at the end of September, I’ve been car-free in San Francisco. I’ve decided to stay that way for the immediate future. I’m saving a ton of
Posted in Personal Heritage
Tagged clothing, cycling, DIY, exercise, gray, repurpose, reuse, sustainability
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Improvisational Process Follows Its Own Course
When the improvised quilt pattern has taken on a life of it’s own, you must go with the flow. Continue reading
Posted in Modern Improv, My Creative Process
Tagged improvisation, plaid, [ ] parenthesis quilt
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Parol Making at The Asian Art Museum
Yesterday I visited the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and stumbled into a free parol making workshop. Parols are star shaped lanterns central to the Filipino celebration of
Posted in Art and Social Practice
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