Hello,

I got  two  new pairs of  glasses  this week.  One pair is  specially  for close work, like the computer, reading  and stitching.   What an adjustment this has become- taking them on and off…. the not having them handy and having to search for them when I want to get going on a project.  I know I will get the hang of it with time- I just do not want the disruption.      Adjustment and disruption have become the words of this week for me.   It started out smoothly with last Thursday’s outing with three of my friends.  We went for a Shop Hop to break in Liz’s new car.   I tried to build my green stash a bit as it seemed thin when I returned fabric to my shelves the day before.

We had a good time and enjoyed the day.   I  am glad to say that I did stay under the limit I had set for my spending.

We are having a garage built and that requires a few adjustments too.  We needed to cut down some trees in the back yard so I called the tree men and to my surprise they appeared in 15 min.  I though they would give me an estimate and we would plan from there- but they where ready and willing to do it then.   So I said yes.   Now that is not much of an adjustment- but it was unexpected and I could not help but be pulled away from the studio to check and watch the trees fall.      Below is a before shot.  They took down five trees.   The wood men did not have their shredder with them so they offered me a deal.  $400 less if I would drag the cut down tree and limbs parts to the curb for city pick up myself.   The money made me agree- adjustment #2.  I know have that job awaiting me, but I will get help from the 19 year old on Monday next week  after I take him to the Dr-adjustment  #3.   Tuesday went as I had planned and I went to both of my quilt meetings and got the usual stimulation.  Wednesday morning I hit the studio all excited for a full day of   using the some of the new  fabric and exploring some of ideas from the day before.  I did a little work and then a phone call from Alexis and the school nurse, interrupted me.  She needed to see a Dr do to a foot injury- adjustment #4.   By the time that was all settled the day was gone.  We have a follow up Dr appointment on Fri- adjustment #5.  This morning I expected to see the contractor to make final decisions about the garage-but my husband could not be in attendance do to a final exam-  adjustment#6.  That appointment got moved to Friday morning- adjustment #7.    I guess I am a bit frustrated as I see my studio time slipping away due to all these unexpected  suspension of work time.      I know life is full of interferences- I guess I just want the interruptions to  be a bit more spread out.  In reality there a where not that many- only one adjustment per day- so I really have no grounds for complaint.

Progress Report

Circuit Board– formerly Ramble.   I changed the name of this work when I stated quilting it.  After deciding to feature the intersections of the fabrics and reflect the images from the screen printing, it became Circuit Board.   The screen that was used for the print on the fabric from two weeks before was made from an enlarged photo copy of a circuit  board out of an old calculator.    I am  enjoying the quilting process as I look at yet another bit of electronic work from the  inside of an old computer key board as a suggested direction.  There is a lot going on under the surface of the world we live in.

Purple: did not get any attention this week  as I am not at all happy with the arrangement of the parts.  It will just need to be studied for a bit longer until I know what needs to be done with it.

Wiggle -Adventure Challenge:   This top has become part of the Adventure Challenge as a result of the addition of beads.   In the new book Enhance Your Quilts- Embellish by  Terry White,one of the many techniques she suggests is the use of fabric scraps and beads.  There are lots of cool ideas to try in this book from my point of view.  I had some scraps of the multi colored fabric form this quilt and some blue beads so I followed one of her suggestions.  I like the effect of the torn  fabric with the smooth beads  as the contrast id so strong and the texture is so high.     Calling it Wiggle is  a comment on the use of the fabric and may change.

Pyramid Mobile:   This project has been lots of fun and I enjoy the final result.  The colors are a bit weak I think so the next one will be bolder in  that department.    Taking photos of the was a challenge all by its self.  Not surprising as it is a  work that moves. I really like the play of the shadows with this work.  But I have always been fascinated by shadows.

Wholes: working title:   This top has five faced openings  in it.  I was attempting to reflect the shape of the pattern in the green fabric with the openings when I cut them.  I am not sure how this work will develop, but looking and thinking about the problems it presents is a great part of the fun for me.

May your week be a calm one without too many unexpected  events.

Keep Creating

Carol