Author Archives: piecedgoods

About piecedgoods

I like making things, creativity, creative people, food, fabric, glass, painting, reading, my community, my family, my friends and my dogs.

Holi People

Posted on March 25, 2012 by piecedgoods

We were lucky enough to be in India for Holi – a big and colorful holiday in India that celebrates the Spring harvest and involves color being rubbed, sprayed and splashed around. We had a safe, staid and controlled Holi … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Photography, Travel | Tagged Agra, color, Holi, India, Photography, train station, travel | 3 Comments

Piecing Inspiration

Posted on March 24, 2012 by piecedgoods

This is the Jahangir Mahal in Orchha. Glass was hard to come by in the late 1500’s in India. But windows and screens were needed. The solution throughout palaces and forts during India’s Mughal reign was to build in screens … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Quilts, Travel | Tagged carved sandstone, India, Jahangir Mahal, Orchha, quilt blocks, repeating forms, screens | 2 Comments

Hula Hooping and Jump Roping

Posted on March 23, 2012 by piecedgoods

Don’t watch this if you are prone to motion sickness (like I am) and will be grouchy about being nauseated afterwards. They’re cool videos anyway. I’m just warning ya. Here’s the Hula Hooping one: If you survive that, go here … Continue reading →