This week I’m preparing for my two-week fabric collage class in Bar Harbor, Maine. Among the other supplies I intend to pack for the drive up the coast, I’ll include … Read More
There’s little that’s more disheartening than putting one’s creative energy into a project, then having someone make a carelessly insensitive comment about it. It’s something that could be said with … Read More
There is no right way to be creative. Let’s get that established right away. So when I say that it helps to have established an intent when starting a new … Read More
What do you do when you get in a creative rut? Are there books you read? Podcasts you listen to? Activities or exercises you participate in? Today’s Throwback Thursday from … Read More
In the post selected for this Throwback Thursday, Susan handed the reins over to me—Tom, her husband—for the week. In that post from March 2022, I mentioned how lucky I … Read More
Ah summer! So many distractions, so many outdoor activities. So this is when I chose to start a new project of course! Last week I held the first of four … Read More
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, I’m directing you to three past posts that cover fabric collage techniques I’ll be using in today’s Fly on the Wall presentation—choosing fabrics, cutting a … Read More
Where do you find your fabrics? That’s definitely on the frequently-asked-question list. My answer? All over the place—often in my travels since that’s when I take the time for side … Read More
Today’s Throwback Thursday revisits a class from April 2017, my second visit to Woodland Ridge Retreat in Downsville, Wisconsin. Since then I’ve returned many times to teach week-long classes. The … Read More
The first step in my Fabric Collage Master Class, and the first step in any of my classes, is to choose a subject and create a pattern. Sometimes this step … Read More