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
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Materials at hand
I was thinking about Miss Alice this morning. She was my mother's mother and an expert in frugal living. She made patchwork quilts and rag rugs from used clothes and household linens. Her handiwork was colorful and serviceable. At lunch time, she opened the doors to the pantry and the refrigerator to survey what was at … Continue reading Materials at hand
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?