Category Archives: Art Thoughts

Yarn Art

Fiber and color will always stop me in my tracks.  I saw this installation in the window of Nine Rubies, the local yarn store,screeched to a halt, and ran in to take pictures. The colors are luscious, the mohair lends … Continue reading

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Pacific International Quilt Festival 2011

The Pacific International Quilt Festival happens once a year for 3 days or so in Santa Clara, California. Even though it always happens during a week in which I have too much to do, I make time for it and trek … Continue reading

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Beads of Courage

Glass beads have been made and given for over 100,000 years. They’re pieces of art that that unlike things made of fiber and wood and biodegradable things, withstand being buried, washed away, burned, frozen, buried in closets, and any other … Continue reading

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