Fibergig, the Etsy shop I operate with my daughter Emily, is participating in Christmas in July with the Handmade Circle. My hands are busy with projects out of sync with the weather; my mind actively wanders over its own terrain. Why do I so enjoy making things for the holidays? I get great delight in … Continue reading Comfort and Joy
Author: norma17
Enough and Editing
This is the beginning of the 8th week of my full-time pursuit of studio work. I had envisioned merrily using the summer to produce so many of the things that my heart and hands had longed to make. What I have encountered is the need to edit. Already. The need feels premature and a bit … Continue reading Enough and Editing
What’s with this name?
Why Studio Three 17? I have worked under my name for more than 40 years. And it never really satisfied me. I am doing things differently now. I am working in Studio Three 17. Studio because I am a life-long learner. A place with books, paper, computer, fabric, thread, paint, tools, and space to use them is … Continue reading What’s with this name?
Fabric at the Window
Embroidered silk drapery for a Virginia Hunt Country home ... click an image to enlarge
Napkins in the Garden
A college roommate taught me to love cloth napkins. Her motivation was not to use paper. My interest was that it was just another good way to enjoy fabric in daily life. I have used cloth napkins in my home for more than four decades, thanks to Sande's passion for the environment. click an image to … Continue reading Napkins in the Garden
Fashioned
I have been a member of Studio Art Quilt Associates for several years, but this is the year I stepped up to contribute to the Benefit Auction. My approach was to be playful. The Pantone color, tangerine tango, was my starting point. I worked with upcycled decorator weight silk and cotton and also casement fabric for … Continue reading Fashioned
Goofy Grid
I created this quilt with a toddler in mind. It is okay for napping, but even better for play. And to snuggle up with one's favorite story person. That is the best of all. The quilt is currently for sale through fibergig, my shop on Etsy.
Fibergig: My Home on Etsy
I share an Etsy shop called fibergig with my daughter Emily Colman, who is an accomplished knitter and an impassioned entrepreneur. It makes me happy to have a place to display and sell the artifact side of my studio work. I hope you will visit our shop and support the Etsy community of artisans and artists. This is … Continue reading Fibergig: My Home on Etsy
Stoles
Ever Widening Circle Stoles This set of five stoles was designed for a bishop's assistant. The recipient worshiped with a different congregation nearly every Sunday, so he requested the stoles be portable (not wrinkly) and versatile in color. I chose quilt cottons in traditional patterns to accomplish those two requirements. Fabric selection and the set of … Continue reading Stoles
The Custom Process
Each custom piece follows a variation of the following steps. I will use the creation of "Hear the Word, Do the Word" as an example. Initial contact. This is simply a conversation by phone, email, or in person that establishes mutual interest and expectations. I explain my design process and discuss my fee system.Interview. In … Continue reading The Custom Process