Art & Quilts

  • Holding the truth…

    Today I worked on making journals…to give away.  These are fun for me to do, like making mini quilts. I like that these journals have pretty covers, for inside the raw truth is often painful…to express. Words written seem less… Continue reading

  • Beauty in the Woods!

    Ever since we have gotten snow such huge amounts of snow, I wondered how the flags were doing in the woods…from my daughter's wedding.  This morning my daughter and I snowshoed in to see how the woods were decorated. And,… Continue reading

  • Sunrise!

    This was a sunrise a few days back and I LOVED the Bright Orange in the contrast with the white snow…so, I was inspired to try this in a quilt. And, here is a closer view.  I loved the boots,… Continue reading

  • My Potentials!

    This year as I sat with the thoughts of resolutions, I felt that I would do more of what I love…to as one quote said, "Ponder the potentials" in my life. How different is this concept instead of pondering what… Continue reading

  • Pattens of Freedom

      "Birthdays are new beginnings, but they're also moments of personal closure, which are crucial if we are to grow positively into our authenticity."  Sarah Ban Breathnach It is the Eve of my 55th Birthday and as Emily Dickinson said,… Continue reading

  • Another Level of Learning.

    I am exploring different avenues to sell art online…should I use Etsy or Square, have it on this blog, or begin a new Imperfect Lady Shop, and, then what to sell and how. This part is work and hurts my… Continue reading

  • A Wonderful Masterpiece!

    Last night, WIND was treated to a class of Zentangle, by Cari Raboin a Certified Zentangle Instructor. I was mis-informed, and thought it was more about one continuous line and not picking up your pen once you started.  I was… Continue reading

  • Unfounded goodness.

    In a conversation I had, someone was saying, that there is a fine line between rebuke and self-righteousness….and that self-righteousness was perhaps the most tricky of all sins. I had to look up first, the meaning of Rebuke. "express sharp… Continue reading

  • Touched by my Art

    The journey with "My Lady" has been one that is unknown and a mystery and enthralling to be part of.  I just never know the bends it will take and the energy she will be given and even the life… Continue reading

  • Tree of Inspiration!

    This tree I pass each work day four times…it has a personality to me.  It is an apple tree, but often is quite sparse…and it hangs on to a few leaves long after the rest are gone.  One year it… Continue reading