Today my hands rinse strawberries in a bowl with holes. I know the farmer who raised the berries. I know the potter who fashioned the berry bowl. This is the community I have been seeking. I pop a berry in my mouth. I recall William Morris's Strawberry Thief. I value the decorative arts, creative expressions … Continue reading June Morning
Category: Works of Art
More Than Conquerors
This is a banner I made for the Metro DC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for their celebration of the Reformation in 2011. It is inspired by Romans 8: 37, the verse that proceeds one of my personal favorites. It is a processional banner, with words on the back for the viewers … Continue reading More Than Conquerors
A Change in The Weather
The nip in the air here in Virginia is becoming a frost warning for tonight. I enjoy seasonal change. It is a reason to change the menus, my walking schedule, and wardrobes. I have happy toes in wool socks right now. This week I stitched up three pillow covers from upcycled and sun painted fabric. Each … Continue reading A Change in The Weather
An Artist’s Prayer
There has been discussion recently about what pieces of artwork I would not sell. This is one of the few. It evolved over several years. It began as an 18" square, my response to a class assignment to work in a monochromatic color scheme. I loved the unfinished results for several years; I remained unwilling … Continue reading An Artist’s Prayer
Comfort and Joy
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
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