365 : bunny shadow
I’m fascinated by the morning shadows and light as the sun rises and moves across the sky.
Monthly Archive for January, 2010
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More and more I love doing hand work. There is something so peaceful and thoughtful about it. The first Intro to Hand Work class started on Saturday. I was eager to finish my homework, so I completed my sawtooth block by Sunday night. Since I didn’t need my machine, I did most of the work sitting in bed watching tv online and listening to podcasts. It feels so luxurious to sew this way!
Over time, I’m sure my stitching may become more even, perhaps more tiny but I think I’m doing okay to start.
I decided to feature the pink vintage feedsack fabric that I bought at Quilt Market in October. The dark grey contrasting fabric is a Japanese import that we just received. I’m hoping to throw in some aqua Tula Pink hexagons, but I don’t feel ready to commit to my border fabrics just yet.
I bought a small vintage tin on ebay today to hold my hand quilting ‘kit’. I want everything to be kept together and portable, so I can work ‘on-the-go’. Our teacher, Carolanne, has two tins that sit one in the other on her lap while she rides the streetcar and does her hand piecing.
BTW. My favourite pins right now are these slim white glass head pins. (last photo) They are nice to handle and easily slide through all fabrics, especially finer ones like Liberty Tana Lawns.
365 : entrance of smash recoveries
Smash is probably my favourite place to shop in Toronto. I don’t ever go without falling in love with at least one huge industrial object that weighs 750 pounds.
365 : morning shadows
Ten days into this project and I have to say, I really love the routine. I especially love how there is a bit of repetition and things are seen from different perspectives. Like this Judy print by Alannah Cavanagh, which can also be seen in photo 3 and 4 (VERY blurry, but it’s there in the background).
365 : first intro to hand work class
It’s always a thrill for me to take a new class in my own shop. The Intro to Hand Work class started on Saturday. Already I’ve learned lots and I’m eager to get working on piecing my sawtooth star together. Sitting around chatting, drinking tea, marking & cutting out fabrics is the loveliest way to spend a sunny, winter afternoon.
365 : delaney crescent garage
I walk down this street almost everyday, but only just noticed this colourful wooden garage. I love the colour palette here of taupey grey, dirty aqua, white and a deep red. You can’t really see the detail, but the door is held shut by an old paintbrush handle.
365 : neverending holiday treats
For weeks and maybe months after Christmas there seems to be unlimited chocolates, candies and cookies. I have a large stash of toasted coconut chocolate bars in my bedside table. It’s heaven for me.
p.s. I know a lot of you have asked, Reva had her baby on December 21. It’s a boy. His name is Orso and he’s pretty adorable. When I meet him, I’ll take some photos to share with you.
